Atharva Shirude

Experience

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  Bennett University

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

  Neural Networks Intern
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  Rootissh

  Jun 2021 - now

  Co-Founder and Author

  https://rootissh.inEngaging series of blogs covering cybersecurity news, innovative learning methods, and a wealth of other valuable topics! With over 250 blogs available on our website.

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  HACK-X Security

  Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

  Associate Security Consultant

  ● Performed extensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on diverse web applications, playing a pivotal role in bolstering attack surface reduction strategies for prominent organizations spanning the realms of finance, healthcare, technology, and more.● Developed and implemented remediation plans to mitigate identified security risks.● Took on the role of a trainer in the Internship Training Program, and taught essential web application vulnerabilities.● Oversaw a team of 4 developers to build the risk and vulnerability management product HACK-X NODE. Show less

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  PKF Algosmic Pvt Ltd

  Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

  ● Engaged in 20+ web application security assessments, where identified critical vulnerabilities, including remote code execution, privilege escalation, local file inclusion, and insecure file upload.● Conducted 5 network VAPT engagements, achieving successful access to the domain controller in each instance.● Performed VAPT on Thick Client applications, uncovering critical vulnerabilities such as Privilege Escalation, Insecure Data Storage, Weak Authorization, and more.● Identified and reported security vulnerabilities to system owners and developers. Show less

  • Information Security Engineer

    Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Information Security Engineer Intern

    Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
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  Freelance

  Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

  Penetration Tester

  ● Conducted thorough Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) on select applications within a leading nationalized bank in India, covering a broad spectrum of assessments, including thick client, web application, and API security evaluations.● Identified critical vulnerabilities, including Injection Attacks, Information Disclosure, and more, helping the bank enhance its overall security posture.

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  University of Maryland

  Nov 2023 - now

  Graduate Research Assistant