Headline

Jr. Penetration Tester | Web Application Security & Network Pentesting | Ethical Hacker | Python & SQL | MERN Stack

About

Cybersecurity-focused Program Analyst with hands-on experience in application testing, defect analysis, and risk-aware validation across enterprise insurance platforms. Currently working at WNS, collaborating closely with clients, Business Analysts, and development teams to validate requirements, identify high-impact issues, and support stable production releases. Known for clear communication, ownership, and consistent delivery in client-facing environments. Previously worked at Uptycs on endpoint visibility and security analysis using Osquery and SQL, analysing system activity, identifying abnormal patterns, and understanding endpoint vulnerabilities—experience that strengthened my practical security foundation. Actively building hands-on skills in Web Application Security and Network Pentesting through lab-based practice aligned with OWASP Top 10 and real-world vulnerability scenarios. Seeking entry-level to junior Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Testing, or Penetration Testing roles in Australia where testing discipline, security mindset, and stakeholder communication add immediate value.

Location

Pune District

AI stack

anthropic apis

antigravity

claude

deepseek

gemini

geminicli

github copilot

glama

notion

obsidian

ollama

openai

perplexity

Work experience

Program Analyst at WNS, Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos, Hybrid, Execute end-to-end functional, regression, and scenario-based testing across enterprise insurance applications to ensure production-ready releases. Analyze business requirements and user stories to identify functional gaps, edge cases, and risk-impacting defects early in the SDLC. Log, track, and communicate defects with clear reproduction steps, severity assessment, and business impact for faster resolution. Collaborate directly with clients, Business Analysts, and development teams to validate requirements, clarify scenarios, and prevent downstream production issues. Recognized by management and clients for strong ownership, communication, and delivery consistency. Selected to support production operations for live issue analysis and resolution, contributing to system stability and reduced turnaround time. Act as a reliable point of contact during high-visibility releases, ensuring alignment across QA, business, and technical stakeholders.

Apprentice at Uptycs, Oct 2022 - Feb 2023 · 5 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University

Public links

github: https://github.com/GaurGadadhadar