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Ali Anas

Ali Anas

Vulnerability Assessor / Penetration Tester

Pune, India $50/hr Hybrid Full-time
85
Profile Score

About

Professional with almost 10 years of experience in IT and skilled VA/PT with 5+ years of professional experience in Enterprise security management with hands-on experience in vulnerabilities assessment, vulnerabilities management, vulnerabilities remediation and penetration testing.

Skills & Expertise (25)

Appscan Excel Governance Risk Assessment Executive Reporting SDLC Black Box testing DAST SAST SANS 25 OWASP Top 10 SQL map Acunetix Enterprise security management OWASP ZAP Nexpose Zenmap Qualys WAS IBM AppScan Kali Linux Network Penetration Testing Penetration Testing Vulnerabilities remediation Vulnerabilities management Vulnerabilities assessment

Work Experience

Vulnerability Assessor / Penetration Tester

CRM Services India Pvt. Ltd.

November-2017 - May-2025

Conducted comprehensive web and mobile application penetration testing (Android & iOS), applying both Static (SAST) and Dynamic (DAST) analysis techniques. Leveraged tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SQLMap, AppScan, and Acunetix for identifying vulnerabilities in enterprise-grade web applications. Performed API and Web Services testing to identify insecure endpoints, improper authentication, and data leaks. Prepared detailed step-by-step PoC reports and coordinated with application vendors to drive effective remediation. Adhered to security best practices, referencing OWASP Top 10 and SANS 25, performing black-box and grey-box testing scenarios. Worked under defined SDLC processes, contributing security inputs during pre-production testing and go-live assessments.

Infrastructure Security Specialist

Employer 1 & 2

January-2015 - October-2017

Led infrastructure vulnerability management initiatives, assessing internal and external networks using tools like Nessus, Nexpose, Qualys, and NMAP. Managed the remediation lifecycle of millions of vulnerabilities, working closely with patch management teams to eliminate critical exposures. Implemented periodic risk assessments for enterprise IT environments, focusing on configuration weaknesses, open ports, outdated protocols, and misconfigurations. Utilized Kali Linux, Metasploit, Exploit-DB, and ZENMAP to simulate real-world attacks and evaluate defense mechanisms. Generated and presented executive-level reports highlighting risk metrics, trends, and remediation status to internal security leadership and stakeholders.

Security Consultant / Client Focal Point

Employer 2

Current Project-1.5 - Present

Acted as Focal Point of Contact for a key client in the banking domain to manage penetration testing, governance, and risk compliance engagements. Specialized in regulatory frameworks such as PCI-DSS and HIPAA, aligning security operations with enterprise compliance requirements. Coordinated annual penetration testing and go-live security assessments, engaging vendors and third-party application owners. Led security reviews, risk classification, and issue resolution efforts in coordination with developers, ensuring effective patching and secure deployment. Provided strategic guidance to the client's internal teams and reported directly to the CISO, contributing to high-level decision-making on infrastructure risks. Delivered well-documented risk assessment and penetration testing reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for audit and compliance records.

Education

B. Tech in Information Technology

2009 - 2013 · India

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

2007 - 2009 · India

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

2005 - 2007 · India

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Profile Score Breakdown

📷 Photo 10/10
📄 Resume 10/10
💼 Job Title 10/10
✍️ Bio 10/10
🛠️ Skills 20/20
🎓 Education 10/10
⏱️ Experience 5/15
💰 Rate 5/5
🏆 Certs 0/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 85/100

Profile Overview

Member sinceJul 2025
ExperienceIntermediate
Work ModeHybrid
AvailabilityFull-time

Availability Details

Current Company

CRM SERVICES Pvt. Ltd

Notice Period / Can Join

Immediately

Skills (25)

Appscan Excel Governance Risk Assessment Executive Reporting SDLC Black Box testing DAST SAST SANS 25 +15 more