Prathamesh Gavali

Passionate Cybersecurity professional dedicated to safeguarding digital environments. Specializes in web application penetration testing, mobile Android application pentesting, and cybercrime investigations. Shares knowledge through impactful training sessions for law enforcement agencies, enhancing cybersecurity awareness.

Currently serving as Cyber Crime Intervention Officer (CCIO) at the National Security Database, with notable recognition in Hall of Fames and appreciation from private organizations and the Government of India, including NCIIPC (a unit of NTRO), for contributions to organizational cyber resilience.

Security Specialist - Axis Bank (Third-party Payroll via Crest IT Pvt Ltd)

(2024-12)

• Performing regular vulnerability scans using QualysGuard on servers and applications.
• Collaborating with different infra teams such as Windows, Non-Windows, Database, and Middleware teams; providing solutions to developers when needed from vulnerability scan reports to ensure timely remediation of identified security issues.
• Enhancing security posture of bank-owned systems.

Cyber Security Engineer - Protectt.Ai Labs Pvt Ltd

(2024-04 - 2024-10)

• Perform mobile application security testing, Android applications.
• Conduct web application vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and source code review using SonarQube.
• Research application security bypassing techniques to enhance overall application security.

Security Intern (Full-time) - Hacktify Cyber Security

(2022-02 - 2024-04)

• Executed web application penetration tests and contributed to vulnerability assessments.
• Developed cybersecurity presentations and research content for the community.
• Obtained certifications in Cyber Security Essentials, Certified Ethical Hacker, and Certified Web Application Pentester.

Cyber Crime Intervention Officer - CCIO - National Security Database (ISAC India)

(2022-02)

• Led cyber awareness programs in schools and communities to enhance digital literacy.
• Supported cybercrime investigations, assisting law enforcement initiatives.

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications - Rabindranath Tagore University

HSC - 12th std - Pragati College of Arts & Commerce

SSC - 10th std - Ideal English High School