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Megha Achalkar

SECURITY ANALYST At Capgemini | AppSec | VAPT | Threat modeling | DAST | Penetration testing

Bengaluru

3+ years of work experience

Capgemini
Jul 20241 yr 11 mosPresent

India

* Performed DAST and grey‑box application security testing using OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite Pro, Nmap, and other security tools. * Validated vulnerabilities manually, reduced false positives, and followed OWASP guidelines for assessing auth, input validation, and session management issues. * Managed vulnerability documentation, triage, CVSS scoring, and supported audit requirements through exception and false‑positive reviews. * Leveraged tools like Agent Zero to enhance testing workflows and continuously improved methodologies. * Collaborated with developers and cross‑functional teams for issue walkthroughs, retesting, and secure SDLC practices. * Strengthened offensive security skills through PortSwigger labs and continuous learning of new tools and AppSec concepts.
Pentagon Space
Aug 202311 mosJun 2024

India

GOVERNMENT TOOL ROOM AND TRAINING CENTRE
Apr 20223 mosJun 2022

India

Education

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University

20194 yrs2023

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Headline

SECURITY ANALYST At Capgemini | AppSec | VAPT | Threat modeling | DAST | Penetration testing

About

I’ve learned that even "perfect code" can't save a system if the underlying design is flawed. While automated scanners are great at catching syntax errors, they often miss the missing logic and improper design that a human eye can spot. With nearly 2 years of experience in grey-box penetration testing and DAST, I help developers see their code through the eyes of an attacker How I help teams build better * OWASP-Driven Testing: I don't just "scan" for bugs; I conduct thorough assessments based on OWASP Top 10 standards to find the vulnerabilities that matter most. * Logic-Focused Testing: I specialize in finding those tricky business logic issues and authorization flaws that stem from how a system is put together, not just how it’s coded. * Quality Over Quantity: I use Burp Suite Pro for deep-dive manual validation to clear out false positives, giving remediation teams 100% accurate data they can actually use. * Smart Prioritization: By bringing threat modeling into the SDLC, I help teams focus their energy on high-impact risks rather than getting bogged down by minor bugs. * A collaborative Approach: I don't just hand over a list of problems; I partner with cross-functional teams to explain the why behind design threats and help turn findings into real architectural wins.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Software Analyst at Capgemini, Jul 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos, India, * Performed DAST and grey‑box application security testing using OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite Pro, Nmap, and other security tools. * Validated vulnerabilities manually, reduced false positives, and followed OWASP guidelines for assessing auth, input validation, and session management issues. * Managed vulnerability documentation, triage, CVSS scoring, and supported audit requirements through exception and false‑positive reviews. * Leveraged tools like Agent Zero to enhance testing workflows and continuously improved methodologies. * Collaborated with developers and cross‑functional teams for issue walkthroughs, retesting, and secure SDLC practices. * Strengthened offensive security skills through PortSwigger labs and continuous learning of new tools and AppSec concepts.

Trainee at Pentagon Space, Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 · 11 mos, India

Intern at GOVERNMENT TOOL ROOM AND TRAINING CENTRE, Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 · 3 mos, India

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University

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