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KAUSHIK MUTHUKUMARAN

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Results-driven Computer Science professional with a Master's degree in Computer Information Science and a strong foundation in Information Technology. Proven expertise in software testing, quality assurance, and cybersecurity. Adept at conducting comprehensive penetration testing, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing actionable recommendations for secure software development. Possess strong analytical skills and a track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions.

Work History

Penetration Tester

BSS Corporation
  • Conducted comprehensive penetration testing on an e-commerce Fashion Fusion platform, evaluating vulnerabilities and potential risks
  • Utilized manual and automated techniques to identify critical security flaws, including SQL injection and XSS vulnerabilities
  • Successfully demonstrated the exploitation of vulnerabilities, highlighting potential data exposure risks
  • Delivered a detailed report with actionable mitigation recommendations, contributing to the platform's enhanced security.

Software Engineering Tester

Cognizant Technologies
  • Collaborated with the QA team to develop and execute test scripts for a Toyota web application, ensuring comprehensive test coverage
  • Assisted in designing and implementing automated test cases using Selenium WebDriver, reducing testing time by 30%
  • Reported defects using Jira, contributing to the identification and resolution of critical issues
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress, share insights, and enhance testing strategies.

Intern

HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED
  • Led a team in programming STM32 microcontroller chips for war jets, enhancing hardware performance
  • Developed software interfaces for sensors, displays, and motors, ensuring seamless integration
  • Implemented robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical systems.

IT Department Intern

MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
  • Managed server operations, resolving network bottlenecks and ensuring uninterrupted data flow
  • Strengthened IT infrastructure security with access controls, encryption, and security updates
  • Contributed to software lifecycle management, ensuring system stability.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Information Science, W/ Cyber Security

Harrisburg University of Science And Technology
Harrisburg, PA

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

BANNARI AMMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
India

Skills

  • Technical Skills
  • Programming/Scripting: C, JavaScript, SQL, PowerShell Scripts
  • Software Testing: Manual and Automated Testing
  • Test Tools: Jira, Selenium WebDriver, SoapUI
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Unix, Linux
  • Version Control: Git
  • Cloud Services: Azure (Virtual Machines, App Services, SQL Databases)
  • CI/CD: Jenkins, Build Triggers, Batch Scripts

Timeline

Penetration Tester

BSS Corporation

Software Engineering Tester

Cognizant Technologies

Intern

HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED

IT Department Intern

MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Master of Science - Computer Information Science, W/ Cyber Security

Harrisburg University of Science And Technology

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

BANNARI AMMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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