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dheeraj donikena

dheeraj donikena

Application Security Analyst

Hyderabad, India 3+ yrs exp 87 · Excellent

About

Application security analyst with hands-on experience across internships, bug bounty programs, and production systems. Proven track record of identifying and responsibly disclosing critical vulnerabilities including authentication flaws, injection risks, and business logic issues. Recognized in Royal Schiphol Group Hall of Fame. Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices, and real-world exploitability assessment.

Skills & Expertise (18)

OWASP Top 10 Advanced
8.3/10
2
Years Exp
Vulnerability Assessment Advanced
8.2/10
2
Years Exp
Penetration Testing Advanced
8.1/10
2
Years Exp
SQL Injection Advanced
8.0/10
2
Years Exp
XSS Advanced
8.0/10
2
Years Exp
Authentication Flaws Advanced
8.0/10
2
Years Exp
Business Logic Vulnerabilities Advanced
8.0/10
2
Years Exp
API Security Advanced
8.0/10
2
Years Exp
Metasploit Advanced
7.8/10
2
Years Exp
WIRESHARK Advanced
7.8/10
2
Years Exp
Nmap Advanced
7.8/10
2
Years Exp
Burp Suite Advanced
7.8/10
2
Years Exp
Python Intermediate
7.5/10
2
Years Exp
Bash Intermediate
7.5/10
2
Years Exp
SQL Intermediate
7.5/10
2
Years Exp
LINUX Intermediate
7.5/10
2
Years Exp
Windows Intermediate
7.5/10
2
Years Exp
MS SQL Server Intermediate
7.5/10
2
Years Exp

Work Experience

Technical Research Intern – Cybersecurity

Student Tribe

May 2025 - Present

Developed security training modules covering OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, injection techniques, and authentication security. Created practical labs teaching students to distinguish theoretical risks from exploitable vulnerabilities. Mentored students in penetration testing methodologies and secure development practices.

Bug Bounty Researcher

Independent Security Research

Oct 2024 - Present

Identified and responsibly disclosed critical vulnerabilities in production systems at TCS, Cisco, Infosys, and Royal Schiphol Group. Analyzed authentication mechanisms, API security, and business logic to uncover exploitable flaws in live applications. Assessed real-world impact and exploitability providing clear remediation guidance.

Security Analyst Intern

Student Tribe

Jul 2025 - Nov 2025

Monitored security events detecting authentication bypass attempts, injection attacks, and anomalous application behavior in production systems. Conducted vulnerability assessments identifying critical OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including broken authentication and SQL injection. Evaluated exploitability of vulnerabilities to prioritize remediation based on real-world risk. Recommended patching strategies for application security flaws ensuring secure coding practices.

Game Tester Intern

Nextwhat Games Tech LLP

Mar 2025 - Sep 2025

Identified and documented software bugs and security issues across gaming applications. Tested application behavior across multiple platforms ensuring consistent user experience.

Education

B.Tech, Computer Science in Cybersecurity - CMR College of Engineering & Technology

2023 - 2027 · Afghanistan

Certifications

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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 12/15
💰 Rate 0/5
🏆 Certs 0/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 87/100

Profile Overview

Member sinceFeb 2026

Availability Details

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Citizen

Relocation

Open to Relocation