Nikhil Nerkar

About Nikhil Nerkar

Dynamic and detail-oriented Cyber Security Analyst with 4 years of hands-on experience, specializing in web application security and vulnerability assessment. At Tata Consultancy Services, I have led end-to-end penetration testing and security assessments for high-traffic web platforms, identifying critical vulnerabilities and driving remediation efforts across cross-functional teams.Proficient with industry-standard tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Wireshark, and Metasploit, I excel at uncovering security gaps and collaborating with development teams to implement robust, secure coding practices within the SDLC. My CEH v13 certification from EC-Council reflects my commitment to upholding the highest standards in ethical hacking and threat mitigation.I am passionate about staying ahead of emerging threats and continuously expanding my knowledge through research and hands-on learning. I thrive in environments that value proactive security, innovation, and teamwork-Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)- Web Application Security- Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Metasploit- API Securit-Checkmarx, Fortify,Jenkins - Secure SDLC (SAST, DAST)- Threat Analysis & Risk Management- Security Awareness Training- Team Collaboration & CommunicationLet’s connect if you’re looking for a results-driven security expert to help strengthen your organization’s security posture!

Experience

1. System Engineer

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Oct 2021 — Present · Pune, IN

   Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests (VAPT) on web applications and APIs, identifying and remediating critical security issues- Utilized tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP to analyze application security- Collaborated with development teams to integrate security controls and best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)- Prepared detailed security assessment reports, outlining vulnerabilities, risk levels, and actionable remediation steps- Led security awareness sessions for internal teams to promote secure coding standards- Actively researched emerging threats and security trends to ensure continuous improvement of security measures.

Education

• Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Pune

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science and Engineering

  2018 — 2021