Dhana Sekaran

Results-driven Java developer with 2 years of experience delivering secure, high-performance applications in Banking and Insurance domains, contributing to a 40% reduction in security vulnerabilities. Identified, analyzed and remediated 500+ security vulnerabilities across critical business applications using SAST, DAST and SCA tools, reducing breach risk by 30% through proactive vulnerability remediation. Performed thorough security code reviews to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in Java applications.

Accelerated SDLC security integration by 25% by partnering with cross-functional development teams, reducing vulnerabilities in production by 40%. Integrated new security protocols based on OWASP Top 10 guidelines, reducing breach risks by 15% and ensuring applications remain compliant against emerging threats.

Assistant System Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (2024-06 – Present)

Role: Java Application Developer. Domain: Banking and Insurance. Project: American International Group, Inc.

• Executed security assessments for SAST, DAST & SCA vulnerabilities using tools like ThreadFix and Veracode, achieving 100% coverage across critical applications.
• Identified and fixed vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, SSRF and CSRF based on OWASP Top 10.
• Successfully remediated over 500+ security vulnerabilities in critical business applications, significantly reducing the risk of security breaches.
• Designed and implemented scalable, high-performance Java applications using Spring Framework.
• Executed peer code reviews with a focus on security best practices. Trained 20+ developers on secure coding standards, improving team compliance with Java Security Best Practices by 30%.
• Deployed agent-based scanning techniques to proactively detect vulnerable JARs and eliminate network vulnerabilities, achieving 95% compliance with security standards and reducing exposure by 20%.
• Eliminated weak cipher usage across 10+ applications and enforced security headers, improving encryption compliance by 100% in line with Secure SDLC standards.
• Enforced secrets detection across 8+ projects, reducing secret exposure incidents by 40% and ensuring 100% SDLC compliance with secure software development practices.
• Carried out thorough analysis and approval processes for false positives to ensure accurate threat detection and response.

Bachelor of Computer Application in BCA – MDT Hindu College (2018-08 – 2021-06)

Master of Computer Applications in MCA – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (2021-06 – 2023-04)