A seasoned cybersecurity expert with a deep passion for both offensive and defensive security practices. Possessing a wealth of skills in DevSecOps, Container Security, Embedding Security in Agile Methodologies, API Security, IoT Security Testing, Secure Code Review, Bug Bounty, Web and Mobile Application Security Testing, Red Teaming, Security Architecture Review, and Information Security Management. Key Skills: • Infrastructure Security: Extensive experience in conducting penetration testing for on-premises and cloud environments, identify vulnerabilities, and apply security measures to reduce risks. Proficient in implementing security hardening practices across IT infrastructures. • Application Security: Assess the security of web/mobile apps, APIs, and IaC templates. Ensure security is integrated throughout development, from design to deployment. • Risk Analysis and Remediation: Experienced in conducting risk assessments, threat modeling, and recommend effective remediation strategies to address security gaps and strengthen defenses. • Security Code Review: Perform secure code reviews to identify vulnerabilities. Embed security early in the development lifecycle, balancing security, privacy, user experience, and performance. • Threat Modeling: Experienced in developing comprehensive threat models, assessing risks, and implementing appropriate security measures to mitigate potential threats. • Security Architecture: Define security architecture requirements for cloud-based and hybrid projects. Ensure solutions align with business goals and industry standards. • DevSecOps & OpenBanking Security: Embed security in DevOps processes, automate security tests in CI/CD pipelines, and secure OpenBanking APIs to protect sensitive data. • Cyber Security Leadership: Act as a security champion, educating stakeholders on best practices and driving a culture of security awareness across the organization. • Stakeholder Management: Skilled in implementing security controls and patterns while managing stakeholder expectations, ensuring high customer service ratings and effective perception management. • Agile Methodologies: Experienced in embedding security within Agile methodologies, collaborating with teams to implement security controls during development, and ensuring security in CI/CD pipelines. • Cloud Security: Conduct cloud security assessments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Skilled in Kubernetes and container security, focusing on RBAC, network policies, and secure configurations. Reviews IaC templates for secure cloud deployments.