Vamsi Krishna

Cybersecurity graduate specializing in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security analysis, with hands-on experience identifying vulnerabilities through bug bounty programs, conducting web application security assessments, and developing SIEM based threat detection solutions. Proficient in security tools including Burp Suite, Splunk, Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, and security reporting. Leverages AI technologies such as ChatGPT and Claude to accelerate reconnaissance, vulnerability research, workflow automation, and security tool development.

Security Researcher - Independent

(2025-01)

Independent Vulnerability Research & Bug Bounty

• Identified issues such as IDOR, broken authentication, sensitive data exposure, security misconfigurations, and business logic flaws.
• Prepared clear technical reports with proof-of-concept steps, risk ratings (CVSS), and practical remediation suggestions.
• Leveraged AI tools to accelerate vulnerability research and triage, contributing to identification of 10+ security issues across OPPO, Trendyol, and Instacart.
• Recognized by Instacart for responsible disclosure of a security vulnerability through its bug bounty program, earning a $750 bounty.

CTF Training & Security Skill Development - HackTheBox, TryHackMe, CyberThreya, PicoCTF

(2024-01)

• Solved 1,000+ CTF challenges across web exploitation, cryptography, forensics, and network security on HackTheBox, TryHackMe, CyberThreya, and PicoCTF, actively participating in CTFs and bug bounty programs to continuously improve practical security skills.
• Utilized AI tools to assist in exploit script development and HTTP request analysis, accelerating challenge resolution across web exploitation and network security categories.
• Secured 1st place in the CyberThreya CTF.
• Earned a cybersecurity role offer from Tata Consultancy Services through the TCS HackQuest Cybersecurity Competition.

Cybersecurity Analyst - Tata Consultancy Services (Forage)

(2024-03 - 2024-03)

Virtual Internship

• Assessed IAM security posture for enterprise environment, identifying authentication weaknesses and excessive user privileges.
• Recommended security controls for identity governance including role-based access, multi-factor authentication, and lifecycle management.
• Performed risk-based assessment of identity controls to ensure compliance with organizational access management policies.

B.Tech - Cybersecurity - Godavari Institute of Engineering & Technology (2022-01 - 2026-01)

Intermediate - Mpc - Swamy Vivekananda Junior College (2020-01 - 2022-01)

SSC - Sri Nethaji English Medium School (2020-01)