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Sakil Ahamed — Cybersecurity Professional & Penetration Tester

About me

Sakil Ahamed

Cybersecurity Professional

A cybersecurity professional specializing in Web Application Security, API Security, and Penetration Testing. I'm focused on finding real-world vulnerabilities, validating their impact, and helping organizations make better security decisions.

That is where I come in. I approach security from an attacker's perspective, combining hands-on testing with a business-focused mindset. From identifying vulnerabilities in applications and APIs to delivering clear, actionable security findings, I focus on turning technical weaknesses into practical improvements.

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/ HOW I WORK

From Scope to Security, With a Clear Process.

A structured security testing approach designed to uncover meaningful vulnerabilities, validate their impact, and give your team clear actions to strengthen security.

01

Requirement Analysis

Define scope, objectives & attack surface.

02

Security Assessment

Discover vulnerabilities across the attack surface.

03

Reporting

Deliver evidence-backed findings and remediation guidance.

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04

Revalidation

Confirm fixes and close the security loop.

EXPERTISE

Security expertise built for real-world threats

Hands-on security testing across web, API, infrastructure, and cloud — with a focus on manual validation and practical risk assessment.

Offensive SecurityWeb & APICloud & Infra

Skill Radar

Proficiency %
255075100Web AppSecurityAPISecurityPenetrationTestingRedTeamingCloudSecurityNetworkSecurity90%90%88%75%65%70%
Proficiency fillBoundary line

Proficiency Breakdown

Web Application Security90%
API Security90%
VAPT / Penetration Testing88%
Application Security82%
Red Teaming75%
Active Directory72%
Network Security70%
Cloud Security65%

Levels reflect hands-on experience and practical application.

/ TECHNOLOGY STACK

Tools Behind the Testing

I use a practical security toolkit across web applications, APIs, infrastructure, cloud environments, and offensive security assessments — selecting the right tools for the target, not the other way around.

Burp Suite

Web Proxy

Caido — Web Proxy Tool

Caido

Web Proxy

Nuclei — Vulnerability Scanner Tool

Nuclei

Vulnerability Scanner

Nessus — Network Scanner Tool

Nessus

Network Scanner

ffuf — Fuzzer Tool

ffuf

Fuzzer

BloodHound — AD Recon Tool

BloodHound

AD Recon

Ghidra — Reverse Eng. Tool

Ghidra

Reverse Eng.

AWS — Cloud Platform Tool

Cloud Platform

Azure — Cloud Platform Tool

Azure

Cloud Platform

Active Directory — Identity & Access Tool

Active Directory

Identity & Access

Python — Scripting Tool

Python

Scripting

MySQL — Database Tool

MySQL

Database

MongoDB — Database Tool

MongoDB

Database

/ Background

Career Chapters

From enterprise security to independent research — each chapter shaped how I test, assess, and protect applications.

Current Role2025 — Present

Cyber Security Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Working in an enterprise cybersecurity environment with a focus on security assessment and application/API security. Applying practical penetration-testing knowledge to identify vulnerabilities, assess security risks, and support stronger security practices.

022025 Jan — Aug

Junior Security Analyst

Webhibe Technology

Gained hands-on experience in cybersecurity and security assessment, developing practical skills across vulnerability identification, penetration testing, and application security.

03Ongoing

Independent Security Research & VAPT

Independent / Freelance

Conducting authorized security research and client-focused VAPT engagements across web applications and APIs. Completed 10+ VAPT projects, while researching and responsibly reporting vulnerabilities discovered across real-world platforms.

/ LET'S TALK SECURITY

Let's Find Out Where Your Security Stands.

Tell me about your application, API, or security requirements. Let's discuss the right testing approach and next steps.