Harshwardhan P.

About Harshwardhan P.

I’m the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Nexix Security Labs, where I lead our cybersecurity operations with a focus on practical innovation, precision, and reliability.With a background rooted in information security, I’ve grown to specialize in leading technical teams, managing end-to-end project delivery, and building strong client relationships. I oversee the core pillars of our business—from offensive security and infrastructure to strategy and execution.Over the years, I’ve worked closely with organizations across industries, conducting in-depth security assessments and leading red team engagements to uncover critical vulnerabilities before they become liabilities. My approach combines hands-on expertise with a long-term vision for advancing digital security in a fast-moving landscape.

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer

   Nexix Security Labs

   Mar 2019 — Present · Nagpur, IN

   Seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 5+ years of multifaceted defensive and offensive security experience in an enterprise SaaS-based company. Strong technical knowledge and deep experience in security logging and monitoring, vulnerability assessment, risk-based analysis, and vulnerability mitigation. A skilled security expert adept at implementing tools and leveraging programming/scripting languages to solve practical day-to-day security challenges. Operational experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Proven track record in conducting or managing incident response for organizations, investigating targeted threats. Extensive knowledge of common penetration testing techniques, application security vulnerabilities, OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, CWE, etc. Up-to-date with Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and security information and event management (SIEM) tools. Strong understanding of encryption technologies (e.g, TLS, HMAC, RSA, AES, PKI) and Web-related technologies (e.g, HTTP, SOAP, REST, TCP/IP). Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and comfortable with ambiguity. Experience leading a penetration testing team. Good working knowledge of Open Source security solutions. Familiar with security frameworks and certifications including NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls, and MITRE ATT & CK.

Education

• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science

  2017