Ankit Rai

CEO

Maharashtra, India15 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led penetration testing team at Barclays India.
  • Expert in application security across multiple platforms.
  • Passionate mentor in cybersecurity training.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert specializing in application security and penetration testing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Penetration TestingApplication Security

Other Skills

Android App security testingApplication TestingBurp SuiteClient RelationsComputer SecurityCyber-securityInformation SecurityInformation Security ManagementLinuxMobile app security testingNetwork SecurityNetworkingOSCPOWASPPHP

About

Passionate Cybersecurity Leader with extensive experience in penetration testing, secure code review, and application security. Currently leading Barclays India penetration testing team, driving security initiatives, mentoring security professionals, and conducting hands-on security assessments across web, mobile, APIs, and Infrastructure components, etc. Proficient in web and mobile application security for both Android and iOS, with deep expertise in assessing RESTful and SOAP-based web services and Infrastructure components. Skilled in source code security reviews across multiple languages, including Java, PHP, Node.js, C/C++, and Python. Well-versed in security scanning tools like Fortify, CheckMarx, Veracode and adept at performing manual assessments to identify vulnerabilities that automated tools might miss. Also experienced in conducting security assessments of mainframe systems, ensuring legacy infrastructure remains secure. Beyond technical expertise, I am passionate about mentoring and training. I have delivered training sessions on Web and Mobile Application Security, Secure Code Review, and Penetration Testing, empowering developers and security professionals to build and test secure applications. I thrive at the intersection of technical depth and strategic leadership, continuously working to influence security strategies, drive awareness, and enhance security postures across organizations. Always open to discussions on application security, penetration testing, and cybersecurity leadership.

Experience

Barclays

2 roles

Lead Penetration Tester (VP)

Promoted

Jun 2022Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Application TestingClient RelationsPenetration TestingApplication Security

Penetration Tester (AVP)

Mar 2018Jun 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Application TestingPenetration Testing

Mobiliya technologies

Security Tech Lead

Jan 2017Feb 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Application TestingClient RelationsApplication Security

Hsbc

2 roles

Security Consultant

Nov 2015Dec 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

Application TestingApplication Security

Senior Security Analyst

May 2013Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Application TestingApplication Security

Tech mahindra

Security Consultant

Apr 2010Apr 2013 · 3 yrs · Pune

  • Responsible for performing penetration testing (Application/ Network)
Application TestingPenetration Testing

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