Laxmi K — DevOps Engineer
🚨 Cybersecurity Engineer | Penetration Testing | Threat Detection & DevSecOps With over 5 years of hands-on experience across penetration testing, threat detection, and secure development, I’ve worked across finance, enterprise, and government sectors to proactively protect digital assets and respond to emerging threats. I specialize in performing in-depth assessments of web applications, APIs, mobile apps, and infrastructure—leveraging tools like Burp Suite, Veracode, Checkmarx, Nessus, and Metasploit. 🛡️ From conducting red team-style exploits and reverse-engineering Android APKs to securing CI/CD pipelines with automated SAST/DAST scans, I bring a full-spectrum security mindset to every project. I’m also experienced with Docker security, static and dynamic mobile app analysis, and threat modeling in cloud and on-prem environments. 🤝 I’ve collaborated with development, SOC, and AppSec teams to bridge the gap between security and engineering—designing detection logic, leading secure code reviews, and driving remediation efforts. 🔍 Core Competencies: • Penetration Testing (Web, API, Mobile, Network) • Threat Hunting & Vulnerability Management • Static & Dynamic Code Analysis (SAST, DAST, SCA) • DevSecOps Integration & Docker Hardening • Security Tools: Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Checkmarx, Veracode, Wireshark • Certifications: CompTIA Security+, Azure Administrator • MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP Top 10, CWE, SANS 25 🎯 Passionate about offensive security, continuous learning, and driving measurable improvements in cybersecurity posture.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Engineer with expertise in threat detection and secure development across various sectors.
Experience: 3 yrs 6 mos
Career Highlights
- Over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity.
- Expert in penetration testing and threat detection.
- Strong collaboration with development and security teams.
Work Experience
Mastercard
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Education
Master's degree at University of Central Missouri
Bachelor's degree at Visvesvaraya Technological University