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Praveen Naik

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Key Skills

Analytical Skills
Problem-solving skills
Results-focus
Communication skills
Action-oriented
Growth Strategy

Internship

Oct 2016
Jan 2020
Senior Penetration Tester
IBM New York City, US
  • Performed infrastructure and application penetration tests, as well as physical security review and social engineering tests for our global clients.
  • Performed application penetration tests across public and private networks.
  • Performed assessments of security awareness training using social engineering.
  • Developed testing scripts and procedures.
  • Developed and leverage custom exploits.
  • Worked on improvements for provided security services, including the continuous enhancement of existing methodology material and supporting assets.
Oct 2013
Sep 2016
Penetration Tester
Detroit Labs Detroit, US
  • Worked with external vendors to perform penetration tests on network devices, operating systems, databases, and Applications as necessary.
  • Created and hold workshops illustrating the state of the art of various technologies and assessment strategies.
  • Worked on improvements for security services, including the continuous enhancement of existing methodology material and supporting assets.
  • Communicated technical vulnerabilities and remediation steps to developers and management.
  • Provided assistance to system users relative to information systems security matters.
  • Worked with application developers to validate, assess, understand root cause and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Education

Aug 2011
Aug 2013
Master's in Computer Science in IIT Bombay
University of Memphis
Jun 2007
Jun 2011
Bachelor's in Computer Science in JNTU Anantapur
University of Memphis

Certifications

IBM Certified Specialist
IBM
Certified Ethical Hacker
EdX

Achievements

Employee of the month
  • Performed web application, mobile application and network penetration tests.
  • Developed processes and implemented tools and techniques to perform ongoing security assessments of the environment.
  • Analyzed security test results, draw conclusions from results and developed targeted testing as deemed necessary.
  • Provided technical consultation on Security Tools and Technical Controls.
  • + Development of ‘rules of engagement’ with partners.
  • Developed security standards, policies, automation scripts.
Team Lead
  • Conducted meetings with clients and peers.
  • Recognized additional trade opportunities.
  • Outlined results and consulting on remediation.
  • Handled documentation and metrics reporting.

Hobbies & Interests

  • Computers
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Theatre
  • Tree Planting
  • Pet Care

Languages

Spanish
(Native)
Polish
(Fluent)
Neapolitan
(Basic)

Career Aspiration

I think I'll get jobs in the country of Canada in the city of Alberta. I want to become an international professional hacker

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