Maulik Lakhani

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 4 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led security initiatives for major fintech products.
Managed teams of up to 20 members across multiple projects.
Executed over 50 security reviews with high-severity issue resolutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert specializing in application security and vulnerability assessments in the fintech and insurance sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Application SecuritySecurity AutomationProduct SecurityPenetration TestingProject Management

Other Skills

AcunetixAcunetix Vulnerability ScannerAnalytical SkillsAndroid SecurityApplication ArchitectureArchitecture ReviewsArticle WritingBloggingBug TrackingBurp SuiteCloudflareCode InterpretationCode ReviewCommunicationCreative Writing

About

Skilled cybersecurity professional with 6 years of experience in Product Security, Application Security and Penetration Testing. Experienced in implementing a Product Security program and leading teams towards shift-left. Proficient in securing Web Applications, Android Apps and Backend APIs. Also experienced in secure SDLC implementation including Design Reviews, Threat Modeling, Architecture Review and Secure Code Review. I've also managed a team of 15-20 members at 3 companies.

Experience

7 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 5 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 6 mos

Current Experience

Alteryx

Senior Software Security Engineer

Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Built an asset discovery, vulnerability scanning workflow pushing data to Dashboard to discover and triage web vulns.
Created automation to find secrets/credentials, security issues in public GitHub and Postman Public API network.
Performed 5 design reviews and suggested secure design best-practices.
Performed manual and automated secure code reviews to eliminate security issues from the code.

Application SecurityArchitecture ReviewsApplication ArchitectureCode ReviewSecurity Automation

Phonepe

Product Security Engineer

Dec 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Completed 50+ security reviews of web apps, mobile apps and backend APIs for PhonePe's 3 subsidiaries, Share.Market (StockBroking), WealthDesk and GigIndia.
Performed PRD Review, Threat Modeling, Architecture Review and API Gateway config review for PhonePe products.
Found 15+ high-severity issues across backend, mobile, and web apps, ensured timely resolution, reduced risk posture.

Product SecuritySecurity EngineeringThreat ModelingArchitecture ReviewsCode ReviewApplication Security+14

Ey

Senior Security Consultant

Sep 2021 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Performed VAPT on 20+ Web Apps, Android Apps and API belonging to multinational insurance corporations.
Took 3 cybersecurity workshops and sessions to up-skill team members.
Received EY Spot award for quality work and contributions.

Risk AnalysisPenetration TestingMentoring New HiresMobile ApplicationsMobile SecurityApplication Security+5

Indusface

Associate Information Security Analyst

Jan 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos · Greater Vadodara Area · On-site

Managed projects for 15+ team members.
Performed Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing on 100+ Web Apps, Android Apps and API belonging to banking, financial services and insurance sector companies.
Efficiently handing Project Management, Client Interaction and Project Delivery for one of the largest client of the company.

Project ManagementPenetration TestingMentoring New HiresAndroid SecurityMobile ApplicationsSecure Code Review+5

Alma mater biz solutions

Brand Executive (Team Lead)

Dec 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr · Greater Ahmedabad Area · On-site

Managed a team of 20 members consisting Web Developers, Graphic Designers and Content Writers.
Handled Website Development, Project Management, Team Management for multiple projects.
Managed projects of major clients such as Himalaya Wellness, The Lafz, and Euler. Handled operations with 4 agencies.

Performance ReviewsWeb Application FirewallsMentoring New HiresAnalytical SkillsWeb Application SecurityWordPress+2

Net square solutions pvt. ltd.

Security Analyst - Intern

Nov 2017 – Mar 2018 · 4 mos · Greater Ahmedabad Area

During Internship:
> Performed Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing of 10+ Web apps and Android apps belonging to BFSI sector.
> Conducted security reviews of apps belonging to leading private banks, government portals and large telecom brands.

Mobile Applications

Viral in india

Team Lead

Apr 2017 – Nov 2017 · 7 mos · Remote · Remote

Worked as Team Lead, Social Media Manager and Editor.
Managed team of 9 members consisting Content Writers and Graphic Designers.
Contributed in strategy and revenue growth for the organization by increasing monthly reader count to 10 Million.