Work Experience
Professional Journey
Advancing Security Through Hands-On Expertise
Building resilient security posture through practical experience in offensive testing and forensic investigation
Cybersecurity Red Team Analyst
Palo Aalto Networks (Jan 2025 – Present | Remote, USA)
- Conduct advanced red team and penetration testing engagements simulating realworld adversary behavior across web, API, network, and cloud environments.
- Perform MITRE ATT&CK–aligned attack simulations, including initial access, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and data exfiltration.
- Utilize Cobalt Strike, Empire, Impacket, Responder, Mimikatz, and Hashcat to validate attack paths and credential access
scenarios. - Execute web, API, and SQL injection testing using Burp Suite, SQLMap, Postman, and manual exploitation techniques.
- Conduct wireless penetration testing using WiFi Pineapple, Raspberry Pi, and Android-based testing platforms.
- Deliver executive-ready penetration testing reports with risk scoring, attack narratives, and remediation guidance.
Penetration Tester
HCL Technologies. (Jul 2022 – Jan2024 | India)
- Performed full-scope penetration testing across web applications, APIs, internal networks, and wireless environments.
- Executed phishing and social engineering simulations using Gophish to assess user awareness and control effectiveness.
- Conducted mobile application security assessments using MobSF, Drozer, Frida, and reverse-engineering tools.
- Supported forensic investigations and post-incident analysis using Volatility, Autopsy, and FTK.
- Produced detailed technical reports aligned with professional penetration testing standards.
Cybersecurity Analyst
IBM India (Sep 2021 – June 2022) | India
- Supported offensive security testing initiatives and assisted SOC teams in evaluating detection and response effectiveness.
- Conducted API fuzzing, authentication testing, and reconnaissance using Burp Suite, Amass, Postman, and Nmap.
- Assisted in threat modeling, attack path analysis, and incident response tabletop exercises.
- Documented findings aligned with enterprise security and compliance requirements.
Junior Penetration Tester
Deloitte India (Aug 2020 – Sep 2021) | India
- Conducted web and network penetration testing using Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Nessus, and Metasploit.
- Performed password cracking and credential analysis using Hashcat and John the Ripper.
- Assisted in wireless security assessments and basic attack simulations.
- Created proof-of-concept exploits and documented remediation recommendations.
Career Focus
Actively seeking roles in:
* Red Team
* Penetration Testing
* Application Security
* AI / ML Security Research
Why This Experience Matters
Offensive & Defensive Balance – Combining red team attack simulation with blue team defensive hardening for comprehensive security understanding of both attacker methodologies and resilient defense strategies.
Law Enforcement Perspective – Digital forensics background ensures security solutions meet both technical requirements and legal compliance standards necessary for investigations.
Research-Driven Approach – Practical security experience directly informing advanced research on adversarial machine learning and intrusion detection system robustness.
Career Impact
Supporting both private sector enterprises and law enforcement with advanced cybersecurity solutions, forensic investigation, and strategic security guidance.
Bridging the gap between offensive security research and real-world incident response needs, translating technical findings into actionable recommendations.
Building organizations’ defensive capabilities by understanding attacker methodologies and implementing resilient security controls that actually protect digital infrastructure.
Secure Your Future
Ready to strengthen your security posture or collaborate on cutting-edge research?