Varun Kumar Saxena

About Varun Kumar Saxena

As an Application Security Engineer, I bring a diverse set of skills and experiences to the table. I have completed my CEH Certification, which has equipped me with a strong foundation in ethical hacking and penetration testing.Additionally, I have experience in Android Development, which has given me a deep understanding of the mobile application landscape and the security challenges that come with it. I have developed and tested secure mobile applications that follow industry-standard security guidelines and best practices.I have also gained expertise in several security tools such as Frida, Jadax, BurpSuite, Nessus, and Nmap. I utilize these tools to perform thorough security assessments of web and mobile applications and identify any potential vulnerabilities that may pose a threat to the system\'s integrity.My passion for security and my ability to keep up with the latest security trends and emerging threats allow me to be a valuable asset to any organization that values security. I am confident that I can bring my skills and experience to any team and make significant contributions to improve the overall security posture of the organization.Have taken part in the design and development of a variety of Robotics related projects during college time (summarized in the project section), both individually as well as part of a bigger team | Have a deep interest in solving complicated software engineering problems with the use of efficient algorithms and data structures | Have a general interest in whole software development life cycle

Experience

1. Application Security Engineer

   Cognizant

   Jun 2021 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Conducted malware analysis and reverse engineering of Android applications.Utilized tools such as Frida, Ghidra, JADX, APKTool, and HTTPToolkit.Specialized in detecting and mitigating Android Potentially Harmful Applications (PHAs).Performed vulnerability assessments on web and mobile applications using Burp Suite, MobSF, and Tenable.Delivered training on security tools and maintained effective communication with clients.

Education

• Manipal University Jaipur

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

  2013 — 2017