Venkatesh Ambati
Information Security Analyst
Fremont,CA
Summary
Information Security Professional with 5years of experience specializing in Application Security (Web & Mobile), API Security, Infrastructure Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, and Security Configuration Reviews. Extensive expertise in securing critical systems across Banking, Retail, Healthcare, E-commerce, Insurance, and Card Payment industries. Proficient in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating advanced security vulnerabilities while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Demonstrated success in leading security assessments, executing Red Team engagements, and promoting security best practices through awareness initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Consultant
TechFluence LLC
06.2024 - Current
- Performed penetration testing on a wide range of web and mobile applications, identifying vulnerabilities across public and private networks.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments on diverse targets, including Windows, UNIX, Linux, routers, firewalls, and switches, to improve security posture.
- Led and improved Red Team engagements for banking and private industries, delivering robust security solutions and actionable insights.
- Managed vulnerability tracking and ensured timely closure of risks based on impact assessments.
- Identified potential security exposures and future threats, safeguarding client networks, applications, and assets.
- Conducted and documented detailed security assessments, including risk evaluations and mitigation strategies, to meet client objectives.
- Developed and implemented recommendations to address weaknesses discovered during assessments, improving overall organizational security.
Junior Associate
TechFluence LLC
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with clients in the card payments, insurance, finance, healthcare, and payment gateway sectors to identify and mitigate critical vulnerabilities.
- Conducted penetration testing on web applications, APIs, and infrastructure using both authenticated and unauthenticated methodologies.
- Identified and resolved security issues involving PII and PAN data exposure.
- Reviewed security processes and procedures against industry standards for endpoints and internal networks.
- Documented findings using CWE and CVSS classifications and provided actionable mitigation recommendations.
- Participated in client Capture The Flag (CTF) programs, delivering impactful insights and solutions.
- Led client meetings to define project objectives, timelines, and deliverables, and conducted training sessions on OWASP and other security issues.
Information Security Consultant
Qseap Infotech Pvt Ltd
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Conducted penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on web and mobile applications across public/private networks.
- Performed security configuration reviews for Windows and Linux servers.
- Identified, validated, and exploited security vulnerabilities in diverse targets, including servers, networks, and applications.
- Executed and enhanced Red Team engagements for banking and private industries.
- Maintained vulnerability data and ensured timely closure based on risk assessments.
- Identified and mitigated potential security exposures to safeguard customer networks, assets, and applications.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
SanFrancisco Bay University
Fremont, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Application and Infra Security-AppScan, Burpsuite, Nessus, Nmap, SQlmap, Wireshark, Echo Mirage, Metasploit, Owasp ZAP,Nikto
Network,Web, Mobile & Wi-Fi Security
Code Review - Veracode, Fort5
API - Postman, Soap UI
Vulnerability Management
OS- Kali Linux,, Ubuntu, Windows
PCI DSS Assessment
Timeline
Associate Consultant
TechFluence LLC
06.2024 - Current
Junior Associate
TechFluence LLC
09.2019 - 11.2022
Information Security Consultant
Qseap Infotech Pvt Ltd
09.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Computer Science
SanFrancisco Bay University
05.2001 -
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