Shirshak R. — Software Engineer
Hi I am a Penetration Tester with hands-on experience in Web, API, Mobile, Network and Infrastructure Penetration Testing across black-box and grey-box engagements. Delivered security assessments including Firewall Configuration Reviews, architecture-level threat modeling and PCI DSS network segmentation validation ensuring practical and prioritized remediation. Experienced in assessing Azure and GCP environments for security misconfigurations and IAM risks and actively expanding expertise in Cloud Penetration Testing and AI/LLM-integrated application security to address emerging attack surfaces. My foundation includes VAPT, Active Directory, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP Top 10, OSINT and DFIR Fundamentals. I hold certifications such as PNPT, CRTP, CRTE, eWPTXv2 and eJPT. I actively sharpen my skills through CTF platforms like TryHackme, PentesterLab, VulnHub and Hack The Box. I've received Hall of Fame and Acknowledgments from global organizations including government bodies and Fortune 500 companies for responsible vulnerability disclosure reinforcing my belief that security is as much about trust and responsibility as it is about exploitation. Driven by curiosity and constant learning, I aim to grow into a Red Teaming roles that connects attacker perspectives with defensive strategy. I value meaningful conversations and collaboration that lead to measurable security improvements. TryHackMe: https://tryhackme.com/p/BoomBaam PentesterLab: https://pentesterlab.com/profile/6f11453f49dd4f008d3eece63f
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity professional with a focus on Penetration Testing and Cloud Security.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 3 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Penetration Testing
- Cloud Security
- Web Application Security
- Application Security
- Digital Forensics
Career Highlights
- Hands-on experience in diverse penetration testing methodologies.
- Recognized for responsible vulnerability disclosure by global organizations.
- Actively expanding expertise in Cloud and AI-integrated security.
Work Experience
SECNORA
Cyber Security Engineer (1 yr 9 mos)
PentesterLab
Student (8 mos)
Defense Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), DU, DRDO
Student (6 mos)
The Intect
Security Trainee | Pentester (6 mos)
Cybertix
Security Researcher Group Leader (2 mos)
Security Researcher (0 mo)
CyberSocial
Cyber Security Intern (2 mos)
Virtually Testing Foundation
Cyber Security Engineer (2 mos)
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Cyber Security Intern (1 mo)
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Student Intern (2 mos)
Cyber Secured India
Cybersecurity and Digital Forensic (4 mos)
ANZ
Social Engineering and Digital Forensic Investigator (0 mo)
Crime Free Bharat
Web Security and Digital Forensics Intern (2 mos)
Virtually Testing Foundation
Penetration Testing Intern (2 mos)
Forage
Cybersecurity Intern (0 mo)
BEFOJJI OPSEC
Cyber Security Community Volunteer (9 mos)
Education
Master of Science - MS (Information Security) at Indira Gandhi National Open University
Cyber Security at Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), DU, DRDO
Bachelor's degree at Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal
eJPT at eLearnSecurity
Child Sex Trafficking at National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Postgraduate Level at Uttarakhand Open University
CertiProf at Cyber Security Foundation Professional Certificate - CSFPC™
Internship- Cybersecurity Engineer at Virtually Testing Foundation
Google IT Professional Certificate at Google
Google Cloud at Google
Class 10th and 12th at City Montessori School
