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Mekala Ambeeswaran

@mekalaambeeswaran

Senior Application Security Engineer with expertise in DevSecOps and security.

Canada
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values security innovation and offers opportunities for growth.

I am a Senior Application Security Engineer with over 10 years of experience in IT, specializing in DevSecOps, application security, and secure software development. My expertise lies in utilizing SAST, DAST, SCA, and secure coding practices to proactively identify and mitigate security risks. I have a proven track record of conducting security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to strengthen application security early in the software development lifecycle.

Throughout my career, I have successfully integrated security tools and automated best practices into CI/CD pipelines, enhancing DevSecOps workflows to ensure continuous security. I possess strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, NIST frameworks, and cloud security, particularly in AWS and Azure. My commitment to security excellence is reflected in my ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to address vulnerabilities and implement effective remediation strategies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Application Security Engineer

Tech Mahindra

Jan 2025 - Present (7 months)

Performed routine security scans with Veracode, identifying vulnerabilities and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address them. Integrated Veracode, Snyk, and other security scanning tools into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring that vulnerabilities were detected early in the development lifecycle.

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Senior Application Security Engineer

Infosys

Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Performed source code scanning (SAST) using Checkmarx in the DevSecOps pipeline, resulting in SCA findings for high-priority vulnerabilities before deployment. Enhanced the security of cloud environments (AWS, Azure) by configuring IAM roles, security groups, and implementing container security best practices.

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Application Security Engineer

Tech Mahindra

Oct 2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)

Conducted regular security scans using Veracode, reporting vulnerabilities and coordinating remediation efforts across teams. Implemented automated security testing in CI/CD environments, reducing manual testing efforts and accelerating the release cycle.

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Quality Analyst

Tech Mahindra

Nov 2014 - Present (10 years 9 months)

Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium and TestNG to streamline testing processes for web applications, achieving reduction in manual testing time. Conducted API testing with Postman and REST Assured, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of backend services.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Anna University logoAU

Anna University

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering

2010 - 2014

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering. The curriculum covered fundamental concepts and advanced topics in computer science, preparing for a career in technology.

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