Summary
Venkatesh Mahadik is an Associate Information Security Consultant and penetration tester with a decade of hands-on experience focusing on web, mobile, and API security. He blends technical depth—from RPA and data analysis to offensive security—with practical consulting experience across startups and specialist security firms in Navi Mumbai. Educated at the University of Surrey (MSc Information Technology) and holding a BE in Computer Science, he moves beyond standard vulnerability discovery to emphasize exploitability, remediation guidance, and risk communication. Comfortable both in blue-team data workflows and red-team assessments, he bridges analytical roles (Data Analyst, RPA Developer) with rapid pentesting engagements. Venkatesh’s varied background enables him to spot production risks that pure testers or analysts might miss, making his findings actionable for engineering teams.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Engineering - BE Computer Science, Bachelor of Engineering - BE Computer Science at MES' PILLAI HOC COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Master's degree Information Technology, Master's degree Information Technology at University of Surrey
Diploma Computer Engineering, Diploma Computer Engineering at DY Patil University