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Freelance Cybersecurity Consultant @ Self-Employed | CVE-2025-4863 | Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing | Offensive Security

About

I am a cybersecurity professional and ethical hacker with hands-on experience in SOC operations, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment, focused on securing real-world applications and infrastructures. I hold a B.Tech in Cybersecurity and currently work as a Freelance Cybersecurity Consultant, helping startups and institutions strengthen their security posture through VAPT, incident response, and cloud security practices. I have trained 400+ Indian Armed Forces personnel and 600+ students in ethical hacking and cybersecurity, demonstrating strong technical expertise and communication skills. My experience includes working with tools such as Burp Suite, Wireshark, Metasploit, Splunk, QRadar, and Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection and analysis. I have discovered and responsibly disclosed critical vulnerabilities, including CVE-2025-4863 (SQL Injection) in the Advaya Softech GEMS ERP Portal impacting multiple institutions across India. Additionally, I have developed projects such as an Automated Web Application Hacking Framework and a Machine Learning-based Web Application Firewall (WAF). I actively enhance my skills through CTF platforms like TryHackMe and HackTheBox and continuously explore advanced areas such as reverse engineering and threat detection. Core Competencies: Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) Web & API Security Testing Network Security & Traffic Analysis Cloud Security (AWS & Azure) SOC Operations & Incident Response Threat Detection & SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis Bug Bounty & Responsible Disclosure

Location

Madanapalle

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Work experience

Personal goal pursuit at Career Break, Jun 2026 - Present · 4 mos

Freelance Cybersecurity Consultant at Freelance, Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos, Remote, A skilled and self-driven professional providing end-to-end Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) services for web applications, networks, and systems. In parallel, offers practical, hands-on training in ethical hacking mentoring students and professionals in cybersecurity fundamentals, real-world attack simulation, and industry-standard tools like Burp Suite, Nessus, OpenVAS Nmap, Metasploit, and Wireshark etc., Combines technical expertise with clear instruction to help clients strengthen security posture and learners build cybersecurity careers.

Beta Tester for an Al Cybersecurity Assistant at Askeal, Jan 2026 - Jun 2026 · 6 mos, Being part of an early group of cybersecurity professionals testing a trusted Al assistant wasn't just a task it was an opportunity to shape something meaningful from the ground up.

Cyber Security Analyst at RamanaSoft, Nov 2024 - May 2025 · 7 mos, Hyderabad, During my internship as a Cyber Security Analyst at Ramanasoft Consulting Services (December 2024 – May 2025), I gained hands-on experience in monitoring and analyzing security threats, supporting vulnerability assessments, and contributing to maintaining secure development practices. I collaborated with development teams to enhance system security while effectively managing assigned tasks with attention to detail and urgency. Throughout the internship, I demonstrated strong analytical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, along with a professional approach and teamwork. My performance was recognized as “Good,” reflecting my ability to quickly learn, handle responsibilities efficiently, and contribute positively to the organization’s cybersecurity efforts.

Web Developer at Freelancer, Aug 2021 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos, Remote, 🌟 Front-End Developer 🚀 Passionate about creating intuitive user interfaces and seamless experiences. Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular frameworks like React and Django. Skilled in responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Cyber security, Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science

Public links

github: https://github.com/kuppamjohari

medium: https://medium.com/@TheFlyingWolf

kuppamjohari.github.com: https://kuppamjohari.github.com/