Ganesh Penjara
Senior Analyst
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About
Results-driven Application Security Professional with 4+ years of experience in Web, API, and Mobile Application Security Testing across enterprise environments. Experienced in Manual Penetration Testing, Secure Code Review, Threat Modeling, SAST, DAST, and Vulnerability Management aligned with OWASP Top 10 and OWASP API Security standards. Proficient in Burp Suite, Fortify, OWASP ZAP, Acunetix and Mob SF for identifying and validating critical security vulnerabilities.
Skilled in Java Security, SSDLC, remediation validation, and collaborating with development teams to strengthen application security posture. Familiar with Cloud Security and CI/CD Security concepts, with a strong focus on secure development practices and application-layer security testing
Experience
Security Analyst at Capgemini, India (2021-11 – 2026-02)
- Conducted Penetration Testing for Fortune 100 client Web Applications, REST APIs and Mobile Applications, identifying critical vulnerabilities aligned with the OWASP Top 10.
- Performed SAST using HP Fortify and DAST using Acunetix and OWASP ZAP, integrating scans within the SSDLC process to detect vulnerabilities early in the development cycle.
- Delivered 50+ Vulnerability Assessment Reports with CVSS-based Risk Ratings, attack vector analysis, and actionable remediation recommendations for identified security issues.
- Collaborated with development teams to explain identified vulnerabilities and assist in remediation efforts.
- Conducted REST API Penetration Testing using Burp Suite and Postman with customized checklists aligned to the OWASP API Security Top 10.
- Maintained high-quality deliverables with on-time project assessments and reviews.
- Supported clients by answering technical and procedural security questions, enhancing client satisfaction.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing in Advanced Computing – Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Hyderabad (2021-05 – 2021-11)
Bachelor of Technology in B.Tech – Vaagdevi Engineering College, Warangal, Telangana (2015 – 2019)
