Pratyush Sureka

About Pratyush Sureka

Hi, I\'m Pratyush – I break applications for a living (legally, of course!)As an Application Security Engineer, I spend my days thinking like an attacker so your applications stay secure. Over the past 4 years at Deloitte, I\'ve tested applications for a variety of industries to identify vulnerabilities before the bad guys do.My Journey:I started my career curious about how systems could be exploited and fell in love with the challenge of outsmarting security flaws. Today, I specialize in penetration testing, secure code reviews, and helping development teams build security into their SDLC from day one.What Drives Me:There\'s something incredibly satisfying about finding that one critical vulnerability that could have compromised thousands of users – and then working with teams to fix it.I\'m always excited to connect with fellow security professionals, hiring managers looking for AppSec talent, or anyone passionate about cybersecurity. Drop me a message – let\'s talk shop!

Experience

1. Senior Security Engineer

   Deloitte

   Jun 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Spearheaded manual source code security reviews, reducing deployment risks by 30%. • Directed penetration testing for complex API architectures, eliminating 40+ critical flaws. • Secured third-party integrations using Snyk for proactive vulnerability management. • Managed the security lifecycle for 54 applications, mentoring a team and briefing C-suite leadership.

Education

• SRM IST Chennai

  BTech - Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science

  2017 — 2021