Detailed Penetration Tester with 10 years of experience recommending long-term solutions to gaps in software defenses. Analytical Penetration Tester with over 10 years of hands-on experience in various domains such as security testing and penetration testing. Strong knowledge of network architectures, operating systems and cybersecurity tools. Collaborative team player committed to working with businesses and organizations to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities and weaknesses affecting digital assets and computer networks.
Hi, I’m
Valligayatri Rachakonda
Penetration tester
Hyderabad
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
9
Certifications
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PwC Acceleration Centre
Senior Associate -II
2021.04 - Current (3 years & 5 months)
Job overview
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to formulate actionable recommendations.
- Gathered requirements from stakeholders and developed initial scope.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration
Société Générale
Lead CyberSec
2020.06 - 2021.02 (8 months)
Job overview
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Tutored development and support other team members
Traveloka India Pvt.Ltd
Security Engineer
2019.05 - 2020.06 (1 year & 1 month)
Job overview
- Reviewed security audits to bring awareness to security problems and issues.
- Assisted with developing training materials to cover organizational policies, procedures, tools and monitoring requirements.
Philips India Pvt.Ltd
Technology Specialist
2017.07 - 2019.04 (1 year & 9 months)
Job overview
- Skilled using Burp Suite, Acunetix Automatic Scanner, NMAP for web application penetration tests
- Collaborated with engineers and other technicians to design, develop and implement new products or systems.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Aujas Networks
Security Consultant
2016.03 - 2017.07 (1 year & 4 months)
Job overview
- Overseen application penetration testing of 90+ business applications Acquainted with various approaches to Grey & Black box security testing .
- Assessed feasibility of client security management systems.Proficient in understanding application-level vulnerabilities like XSS, SQL Injection, CSRF, authentication bypass, weak cryptography, authentication flaws
Cycops India Pvt.Ltd
Information Security Analyst
2012.05 - 2016.02 (3 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
Cycops India Pvt.Ltd
Network Analyst
2011.04 - 2012.04 (1 year)
Job overview
- Administered and prepared programs for IP addresses, developed network resources and trained support personnel to provide Tier I support to end users.
Education
JNTUH India
Bachelor of Technology from Information Technology
2006.09 - 2010.06 (3 years & 9 months)
University Overview
Skills
- Exploit machines in order to find loopholes in security using open source tools
- Writing Security testing statement of work
- Experienced in bug bounty triaging
- Red teaming activities
- Mobile application penetration testing
- Kubernetes and containers penetration testing
- Active Directory penetration testing
- Infrastructure and enterprise Security
- Cloud Security
- Threat Hunting
- Knowledge in performing IOT penetration testing assessments
Websites
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Beginner (A1)
Additional Information
Additional Information
- CTF Player
- Solving Vulnerable machines and OWASP Vulnerable projects
- Writing Medium articles on penetration testing and bug bounty
Certification
Azure 500 , Azure 900, OSWE, CRTE, CRTP , OSCP, CEH, CCNP, CCNA
Contact Information
Contact Information
gayatrirachakonda@hotmail.com
+91-7013768636
Timeline
Senior Associate -II
PwC Acceleration Centre
2021.04 - Current (3 years & 5 months)
Lead CyberSec
Société Générale
2020.06 - 2021.02 (8 months)
Security Engineer
Traveloka India Pvt.Ltd
2019.05 - 2020.06 (1 year & 1 month)
Technology Specialist
Philips India Pvt.Ltd
2017.07 - 2019.04 (1 year & 9 months)
Security Consultant
Aujas Networks
2016.03 - 2017.07 (1 year & 4 months)
Information Security Analyst
Cycops India Pvt.Ltd
2012.05 - 2016.02 (3 years & 9 months)
Network Analyst
Cycops India Pvt.Ltd
2011.04 - 2012.04 (1 year)
JNTUH
Bachelor of Technology from Information Technology
2006.09 - 2010.06 (3 years & 9 months)
- Azure 500 , Azure 900, OSWE, CRTE, CRTP , OSCP, CEH, CCNP, CCNA
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