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Shakti Prasad Mahapatro

@shaktiprasadmahapatr

Penetration tester at Aexantis Technologies who uncovered a critical authentication-bypass and privilege-escalation path in a production application.

India
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At Aexantis Technologies Pvt. Ltd., I deliver web application, API, and network penetration testing for enterprise and government clients. I led a critical VAPT engagement that uncovered a chained authentication-bypass and privilege-escalation path in a production application.

I also built the organisation's GRC practice, including an ISO 27001 ISMS rollout and SOC 2 and PCI DSS control mapping. My advisory work covers HIPAA and GDPR, alongside security automation for managed SOC engagements.

At Anmol Industries Limited, I performed full-scope VAPT across web applications, APIs, industrial OT networks, and internal infrastructure, documenting 20+ critical vulnerabilities. At SBI General Insurance, I conducted phishing simulations and email spoofing tests that reduced real phishing incidents by 60%.

I’ve also analysed network events at Tata Consultancy Services and delivered offensive security training to 600+ students through IBM ICT Initiative, via Secuneus Tech. My work draws on methods including MITRE ATT&CK and PTES, and I hold CEH and GCIA certifications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Security Engineer - Penetration Testing

Aexantis Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Delivered web application, API and network penetration testing engagements for enterprise and government clients. Led a critical VAPT engagement uncovering a chained authentication-bypass and privilege-escalation path, and built the organization's GRC practice including ISO 27001 ISMS rollout.

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IT Specialist – Cybersecurity (SOC Support)

SBI General Insurance

Dec 2024 - Jul 2025 (7 months)

Conducted phishing simulations and email spoofing tests, reducing real phishing incidents by 60%. Implemented and validated SPF, DKIM and DMARC email authentication policies, and triaged 100+ security incidents across BFSI infrastructure.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Manipal University logoMU

Manipal University

MBA, IT & Finance

2025 -

Pursuing an MBA in IT & Finance with a specialization in Cybersecurity & Security Infrastructure.

Berhampur University logoBU

Berhampur University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2020 - 2024

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Berhampur University.

KB

KSUB College of Teacher Education, Bhanjanagar

Intermediate (Class XII), Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Completed Intermediate (Class XII) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

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St. Xavier's High School

Matriculation (Class X), General

Completed Matriculation (Class X).

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