Naresh Sindam
Technical Lead
Hyderabad
Summary
As a Security Consultant with a strong technical foundation, analytical acumen, and a Bachelor of Engineering Degree, I specialize in conducting comprehensive security assessments for a wide range of applications, including Web, API, Mobile,Thick Client and Active Directory. My goal is to continually advance my expertise within the dynamic realm of Cyber Security.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Technical Lead
HCLTech
01.2025 - Current
- Accountable for initiating, executing, and managing end-to-end security assessment projects while actively coordinating with application teams throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Ensured timely sign-off of security risk reports from all relevant stakeholders prior to application go-live, maintaining compliance and risk acceptance standards.
- Conducted manual vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT) for web applications, APIs, and mobile platforms (iOS & Android), focusing on both business logic and technical vulnerabilities.
- Performed reassessment of applications at predefined intervals to ensure continued security compliance and closure of previously reported issues.
- Utilized automated vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Burp Suite, MobSF, etc.) to perform baseline assessments and manually validated scan results to eliminate false positives.
- Delivered detailed vulnerability reports, including risk ratings (CVSS), impact analysis, and tailored remediation guidance, and presented findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Worked directly with development and DevOps teams to explain vulnerabilities, support mitigation, and validate fixes through retesting and technical walkthroughs.
- Independently handled multiple client projects, managing stakeholder communications, reporting, and testing workflows with the support of a team of three members, ensuring smooth project execution and client satisfaction.
Consultant
Aujas Cybersecurity Limited
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Responsible to Initiate, Run and Execute the Project and assist Application Team to Get the sign off the risk report from all the stake holders for the application to go LIVE.
- Responsible for the reassessment of the applications on the predefined intervals
- Conducting Manual Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing for Web Applications, API’s and Mobile Application.
- Responsible for Scanning Applications Using an Automated Vulnerability Scanning Tools
- Manually Verify Result Generated by Scanner
- Prepare & Explain Reports to the Client.
- Provide Assistance to Development Team for Mitigating the Vulnerabilities.
Information Security Consultant
Varutra Consulting Pvt. Ltd
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Oversaw project initiation, management, and execution, ensuring successful project delivery while collaborating closely with the Application Team.
- Obtained unanimous stakeholder sign-off on the risk report, a critical milestone for enabling application deployment.
- Performed the periodic reassessment of applications to maintain an ever-vigilant security posture.
- Conducted comprehensive Manual Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing for a range of assets, including Web Applications, APIs, and Mobile Applications.
- Utilized state-of-the-art Automated Vulnerability Scanning Tools to proactively identify and address security weaknesses.
- Meticulously validated scanning results manually, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and reliability.
- Proficiently prepared and presented comprehensive reports to clients, offering actionable insights and recommendations.
- Played a pivotal role in collaborating with the Development Team to mitigate vulnerabilities, fostering a security-conscious development process.
Education
B. Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
JNT University
01.2015 - 01.2019
Jr. College - SCIENCE Stream
Sri Shivani Junior College
01.2013 - 01.2015
10th Std. - undefined
Wisdom Techno high school
Skills
- Web Application VA/PT Tools: Burp Suite, SQLmap, FFuf, Nuclei Scanner, Acunetix, Nmap etc
Certification
CRTP from Altered Security
Awards
Received Bravo Award and Best Emerging Champion Award from Aujas for best performance., Rewarded with cash prize for excellent performance in VAPT from various clients, Received appreciation gifts for timely project execution of some critical applications from client.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above particulars are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: Place: (S.NARESH)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- IT Security Consultant with 5.5 years of experience in Application Security.
- Deployed at Client locations (On premises support) to serve in Information Security Group of multiple BFSI clients.
- Strong hands-on experience in manual and automated Vulnerability Assessment and Manual Approach.
- Hands on experience with Web Application, API’s, Mobile application and Thick Client Testing.
Timeline
Technical Lead
HCLTech
01.2025 - Current
Consultant
Aujas Cybersecurity Limited
03.2023 - 01.2025
Information Security Consultant
Varutra Consulting Pvt. Ltd
03.2020 - 03.2023
B. Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
JNT University
01.2015 - 01.2019
Jr. College - SCIENCE Stream
Sri Shivani Junior College
01.2013 - 01.2015
10th Std. - undefined
Wisdom Techno high school
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