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Samip Pokharel

@samippokharel

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Experienced security expert specializing in penetration testing, reverse engineering, exploit dev.

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a position where I can grow and pick up new skills to accomplish both organizational and personal goals in cybersecurity.

As a seasoned security expert, I bring a wealth of expertise in penetration testing, reverse engineering, exploit development, and malware analysis. With a proven track record of successfully completing numerous projects across diverse sectors, my skills encompass comprehensive security assessments and testing of web and desktop applications and network infrastructures.

I hold certifications in various areas of cybersecurity, including OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP), Certified AppSec Practitioner (CAP), Certified Web Application Penetration Tester Extreme (EWPTXv2), Certified Exploit Developer (ECXD), Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), and ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate.

Beyond technical proficiency, my blend of creativity, passion for cybersecurity, strong communication skills, and expertise in technical reporting and presentations makes me a valuable addition to any team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Security Analyst II

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Cotiviti

Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing. Active Directory Security Assessment. Code review. Analyze and triage flaws in Veracode. Coordinate with the blue team to enhance and strengthen Security Operation Center (SOC). Hands-on experience with security tools such as crowdstrike, Digital Guardian(DLP), ZScaler (Web Gateway), Imperva (WAF), DarkTrace, Proofpoint (Email Security), and Splunk

Vulnerability Assessment Active Directory Code Review Veracode Security Center Crowdstrike Zscaler Imperva Email Security Splunk

Penetration Tester

Eminence Ways

Dec 2018 - Jul 2021 (2 years 7 months)

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) of web applications, and network infrastructure of clients. Perform VAPT in various sectors like Banking and Financial Industry, Corporate Offices and Fintech Companies. Incident Response and Malware analysis. Lead Research and Development Team. Guide new trainees and interns. Provide technical training to various Government and Corporate Sta