Headline

Cybersecurity Project Engineer | VAPT | Web Application Security | Security Audits | Cybersecurity Operations | SIEM & SOAR | Cloud Security

About

I am a Cybersecurity Professional specializing in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), with a strong understanding of web application security, network security, API security, LLM/AI security, and blockchain security. Currently working as a Project Engineer (VAPT) at C-DAC Hyderabad, I am involved in security assessment, vulnerability identification, validation, and penetration testing activities. I have a strong interest in offensive security and continuously work on strengthening my hands-on skills through security research, practical labs, vulnerability analysis, and studying emerging attack techniques and security challenges. My areas of interest include OWASP Top 10, web and API vulnerabilities, network penetration testing, LLM security, blockchain security, and emerging cybersecurity technologies. I aim to build deeper expertise in offensive security and contribute to identifying and addressing real-world security risks across modern technology environments.

Location

Chandigarh

AI stack

claude

elevenlabs

mcp

ollama

openclaw

Work experience

Cybersecurity project Engineer at CDAC, Jul 2026 - Present · 4 mo, Hyderabad, As a Cybersecurity Project Engineer in the System Applications and Network Security (SANS) team, I contribute to protecting enterprise systems and applications through security assessments, cybersecurity operations, and vulnerability management. My responsibilities include conducting Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), performing web application security testing aligned with OWASP Top 10 best practices, supporting security audits and compliance initiatives, identifying and validating security vulnerabilities, and recommending effective remediation measures. I also assist in cybersecurity operations, helping strengthen the security posture of systems, applications, and network infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address security risks.

Software Engineer at Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions [India], Mar 2026 - Jul 2026 · 5 mos, Pune City, Working as a Software Engineer Intern at Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions, gaining hands-on experience in enterprise technologies and software development. Collaborating with teams to understand real-world systems, development practices, and digital solutions within the automotive technology ecosystem.

Education

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY

CLASS XII, Sri Chaitanya College of Education

Public links

github: https://github.com/eswaranumothu