Security Engineer
SABARINATH PANIKKEN
Penetration Testing, Application Security, Product Security, Reverse Engineering, Malware Analysis
Security Engineer with 4+ years of experience in Application Security, Penetration Testing, and Reverse Engineering, currently with the Google Play Store Security team. Recognized across 40+ bug bounty programs and listed in Halls of Fame including Apple, ASUS, DJI and more...
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Google Operation Centre
- Reverse engineered Android apps to identify security threats and exploits in Google's ecosystems.
- Worked with Google Play Protect team to enhance security and efficiency for billions of daily users. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Policy and Legal, to close product loopholes, update policies, and improve user security and experience.
- Investigate and analyse emerging malware techniques, developing automated detection mechanisms for new malicious behaviours and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
Ernst & Young (EY)
- Performed regular security assessments and penetration testing based on standards like OWASP within CI/CD pipelines for web, mobile, API, thick-client applications, and network environments.
- Conducted thorough security assessments and audits, including manual and automated testing (SAST & DAST) during development and pre-release stages.
- Developed proofs of concept (POCs) and actionable remediation plans to enhance overall system security.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
- Reported critical vulnerabilities, created detailed penetration testing reports, and presented findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
UST Global
- Proactively monitored and analyzed security events using leading SIEM tools like QRadar, Sentinel, and LogRhythm.
- Assisted in end-to-end incident response, threat detection, and mitigation, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact.
- Gained hands-on experience with core SOC technologies including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and SOAR platforms.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Penetration Testing
Application Security
Tools
Languages & Others
ACHIEVEMENTS
Google Star Award
Excellence award from Google Operation Centre for significant contribution to the security team.
EY SPOT Award
Awarded for excellence in offensive security consulting and penetration testing.
40+ Bug Bounties
Rewarded with bounties, goodies and Hall of Fames from 40+ programs including Apple, Asus, DJI, Foursquare, Indian Government and more...
