Rohit Gupta

About Rohit Gupta

Security Consultant with 5+ years of experience in Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), Secure Code Review, and Application, Network, and Cloud Security across diverse enterprise and cloud environments.I specialize in Offensive Security, focusing on identifying, exploiting, and mitigating vulnerabilities in Web, API, and Cloud (Azure) infrastructures. My approach blends manual testing expertise with AI-assisted automation to enhance accuracy, reporting efficiency, and overall testing depth.Core Expertise:• Web, API, and Cloud Pentesting | Secure Code Review | Network Security• Vulnerability Management | Threat Modeling | Secure SDLC Implementation• Python and Bash Scripting for Automation | CI/CD Pipeline Security• Tools: Burp Suite, Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, ZAP, MOBSF, SAST/DAST• Platforms: Linux (Kali, Ubuntu), Windows, and AzureI’ve demonstrated leadership in mentoring and guiding team members, improving workflows, and ensuring consistent, high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines. I thrive in collaborative settings—working closely with developers, SOC teams, and product managers to translate complex vulnerabilities into clear, actionable security improvements.I strongly believe in the principle of “Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn.” This mindset fuels my curiosity to stay ahead of emerging threats, adopt new offensive methodologies, and leverage automation to scale modern AppSec practices.Currently, I’m expanding my expertise in Offensive Cloud Security and AI-driven testing, aiming to help organizations build secure, resilient, and scalable systems. Open to product-based roles, remote security consulting, and collaborations that promote cybersecurity awareness and innovation.Let’s connect to discuss ideas, share knowledge, and build stronger defenses together.

Experience

1. X-force Security Consultant

   IBM

   Mar 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Performed penetration tests on 55+ web applications, uncovering 25+ critical vulnerabilities and helping increase client engagement by 30%. • Reviewed source code for multiple applications and provided clear, actionable security improvements. • Assessed legacy systems and network environments across 10+ projects, strengthening overall security resilience. • Created 60+ detailed reports and practical recommendations, maintaining 95% client satisfaction and contributing to a 10% project expansion. • Automated report generation and optimized testing workflows using macros, Python scripts, and AI chatbots—reducing reporting time by nearly 50%.

Education

• DIT UNIVERSITY

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science

  2017 — 2021