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Ankit Thakur

@ankitthakur

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Senior Security Consultant with 4 years of experience in Cyber Security.

India

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my expertise in cybersecurity to deliver holistic security solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Accumulated nearly 4 years of dedicated service in the cybersecurity sector, focusing on the security testing of web and mobile applications. Spearheaded successful penetration testing engagements, resulting in a 25% reduction in security risks for clients. Implemented advanced security testing tools, leading to a 30% increase in overall network security. Streamlined security testing workflows, reducing test execution times by 15%. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing resources and project management to deploy cutting-edge security testing methodologies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Security Consultant

Prescient Security LLC

Nov 2023 - Sep 2023 (-1 years 10 months)

Led penetration testing engagements that resulted in a 25% reduction in security risks for clients. Enhanced mobile application security and implemented advanced security testing tools, improving overall network security by 30%. Developed documentation for security processes and trained junior consultants.

Penetration Testing Mobile Security API Testing Vulnerability Assessment Network Security Project Management Risk Mitigation Security Testing Documentation

Senior Security Tester

9ine Consulting

Dec 2022 - Sep 2023 (9 months)

Conducted extensive penetration testing on web applications, identifying critical vulnerabilities and enhancing mobile application security. Managed security testing projects and streamlined workflows, improving productivity by 15%. Provided risk analysis and mitigation strategies.

Penetration Testing Mobile Security Vulnerability Testing Risk Analysis Project Management Threat Modeling Security Testing Workflow Optimization Documentation

Cyber Security Analyst

Meme Chat Private Limited

Apr 2021 - Mar 2022 (11 months)

Identified and resolved critical vulnerabilities in mobile applications, improving user data security. Conducted security testing of iOS applications and led network security assessments, collaborating with development teams to enforce secure coding practices.

Mobile Security iOS Vulnerability Assessment Network Security Secure Coding Security Testing Risk Assessment Documentation Collaboration

Web Application Security Penetration Tester Intern

Reoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Nov 2019 - Apr 2020 (5 months)

Gained hands-on experience in web application security through penetration testing. Assisted in identifying vulnerabilities and contributed to security assessments under supervision, laying the foundation for a career in cybersecurity.

Web Security Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Security Testing Documentation Team Collaboration Risk Mitigation Learning Technical Skills Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Rajiv Gandhi Technical University

Bachelor of Technology, Technology

2017 - 2021

Completed a Bachelor of Technology degree, focusing on various aspects of technology and engineering principles. Gained knowledge in software development, cybersecurity, and project management.