Avinash Samal

About Avinash Samal

I work as a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant with a strong focus on penetration testing, application security, and risk advisory across enterprise environments. In my role, I conduct end-to-end security assessments covering web applications, APIs, cloud infrastructure, Active Directory environments, Kubernetes platforms, mobile applications, and blockchain systems. My work combines both automated and deep manual testing to identify critical security weaknesses such as privilege escalation, remote code execution, broken access control, and misconfigurations that could impact business-critical systems.I regularly perform SAST and DAST using industry-standard tools and conduct secure source code reviews to identify application-level vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle. I collaborate closely with engineering, DevOps, and cloud teams working with AWS, GCP, Docker, Terraform, and modern application stacks to ensure security findings are clearly understood, prioritized, and remediated effectively. Alongside testing, I support regulatory and compliance initiatives such as PCI-DSS by validating controls, performing vulnerability assessments, and providing risk-driven guidance aligned with industry frameworks.Beyond technical execution, I take ownership of client engagements from scoping through closure, delivering clear, actionable reports that translate technical risks into business impact. I am actively involved in mentoring junior consultants, building internal security automation using Python, and continuously improving assessment methodologies. My approach focuses on accountability, practical risk reduction, and building long-term trust with customers through transparent communication and measurable security outcomes.

Experience

1. Senior Consultant

   EY

   Oct 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• Chanakya Education Societys Indira College of Commerce & Science, Pune

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Applications

• Indira University - School of Commerce and Computer Applications (SOCCA)

  Bachelor's Degree

• Amity University

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity