Dhanashri Avhad
Application Security Engineer
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Application Security Engineer with 2.9 years of hands-on experience in Web and API Security Testing, specializing in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT). Experienced in performing manual and automated security assessments to identify, analyze, and remediate security vulnerabilities across web applications, APIs, and network environments. Proficient in industry-standard security tools including Burp Suite, Nessus, and OWASP ZAP. Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API Security risks, and Web Application Security best practices.
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Application Security Engineer
BELTRONIC CONSULTANCY PVT. LTD
Jun 2023 - Present
Responsible for Web and API Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing (VAPT) to identify and mitigate critical security risks in 10+ applications, improving overall security posture. Conducted Web and API Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) on 10+ applications, identifying and mitigating critical security risks to strengthen overall security posture. Identified 25+ vulnerabilities including SQL Injection, XSS, IDOR, SSRF, and BOLA based on OWASP Top 10 through manual and automated security testing. Reduced vulnerability remediation time by 30% by collaborating with developers and providing clear remediation guidance. Performed penetration testing using Burp Suite Professional, OWASP ZAP, Postman, Nmap, and Nessus to detect application and network security weaknesses. Implemented API rate limiting controls, reducing brute-force attacks on authentication endpoints by 30%. Discovered 15+ network security issues including misconfigurations, weak credentials, and outdated protocols. Delivered detailed security reports with risk analysis, impact assessment, and remediation recommendations to improve security compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Engineering - Savitribai Phule Pune University
- 2023 · Afghanistan
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