Shafi Ur Rahman

About Shafi Ur Rahman

I’m Shafi Ur Rahman—a lifelong learner and cybersecurity advocate with 15+ years of hands-on experience in both tech and team leadership roles. My journey started with a passion for building things—first web and mobile apps, later fortified enterprise security systems.What drives me is the ever-changing, dynamic nature of cybersecurity. I believe we’re in a never-ending dance with evolving threats, and our only option is to keep pace through knowledge, collaboration, and innovation.I’ve grown through challenges at firms like Deloitte and now lead global offensive security programs at NTT DATA, helping companies improve their defensive strategies, adapt to regulatory changes, and achieve top certifications such as CISM, OSCP, CRTP, and CC(ISC)², I take pride in bridging technical depth with strategic thinking—grounded in my foundation in engineering (B.Tech, JNTU) and business leadership (MBA, Osmania).I enjoy mentoring, sharing practical insights from real incidents, and championing communication between dev, security, and business teams. Whether it’s AI’s role in pentesting, the latest trends in Red Teaming, or lessons from vulnerability findings, you’ll find me talking about it here.I help organizations identify, understand, and reduce their cyber risk exposure. I specialize in providing advanced Offensive Security services—including Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS), and Red Teaming engagements, along with source code reviews, API security testing, and DevSecOps integration. I design solutions that make cybersecurity actionable, ensuring your digital assets are tested not only for known risks but also for today’s most sophisticated threats.My work involves hands-on assessments, strategy sessions, and end-to-end project management, tailored to organizations at every stage of their security journey. I’m actively involved in presales, pricing, solution design, and building security practices that add lasting value.Above all, cybersecurity is a team sport. I love to exchange ideas with fellow practitioners and newcomers alike—because, together, we can raise the bar for the secure ecosystem.For community resources, tools, and practical learning, visit my knowledge For a closer look at my personal journey and technical portfolio:[shkshafi.github.io/about/](https://shkshafi.github.io/about/)

Experience

1. Senior Manager and Global Capability Lead - Offensive Security

   NTT DATA, Inc.

   Feb 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Lead global offensive security capability focusing on VAPT, Breach & Attack Simulation, and advanced Red Team offerings within NTT DATA’s cloud and security division- Provide strategic thought leadership to design and deliver innovative offensive security services addressing evolving cyber threats across global markets- Develop and deploy AI agents enhancing productivity, automating security assessments, and enabling future-proof service delivery for clients- Coach and mentor global delivery teams, optimizing productivity and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality results for complex, high-value engagements- Collaborate with presales and go-to-market teams to drive increased success in RFQ/RFP responses by building custom, client-centric offensive security solutions- Author and review high-standard Statements of Work (SOW) to ensure service offerings align precisely with client expectations and organizational quality benchmarks- Act as a global subject matter expert and capability leader, promoting cutting-edge cybersecurity tools, representing the organization at industry forums, and driving the adoption of innovative security practices- Facilitate knowledge sharing and continuous skill enhancement across teams to sustain excellence and responsiveness in offensive security operations.

Education

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  Bachelor of Information Technology Engineering (B.Tech), Information Technology

  2006 — 2010

• Board of Secondary Education, Telangana (BSET)

  Intermediate Education, M.P.C

  2004 — 2006

• Osmania University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2014 — 2017

Skills

• Web Services
• Php
• Ruby on Rails
• Sdlc
• Nmap
• Html
• Software Development
• Python
• Cms
• Web Development
• Javascript
• Html 5
• Pci Dss
• Css3
• Perl
• Content Management
• Metasploit
• Css
• Xml
• Mobile Applications
• Ceh
• Xhtml
• Microsoft Technologies
• Software Project Management
• Nessus
• Programming
• Drupal
• Html5
• Kali Linux
• Asp.net
• Sharepoint
• Entrepreneurship
• Xss
• Ajax
• C#
• Sqlmap
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Iis
• Wordpress