Software Developer & Cyber Security Researcher
Hello , I’m Samkit Shah Spend your time here to know me more..
A concise tale of my journey, ambitions, reflections, and skills.
I'm software developer and cyber security enthusiast. I like exploring and building new things and keep learning new technologies. Got some idea? get in touch with me now! Would be happy to collaborate with you :).
Services
Software Developement
Software development brings your business to new heights of integration. It allows your company to be accessible via smartphone or computer.
Application Developement
Apps are used for streamline production and increase ease of work or to implement your innovative idea.
Website Design & Development
You need to have a website for your customers. It needs to contain information about what you can do for them.
Cybersecurity Consultancy
Offering expert guidance and solutions to organizations to protect their information systems against cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues.
Skills
HTML CSS JavaScript Python & Frameworks( Flask, Django) PHP & Frameworks( Laravel, CodeIgniter) VAPT & Cyber Security AWS & Cloud Services Flutter React, Node & Vue JS SQL & NoSQL Git & Version Control CI/CD & DevOps Network Security Software Security Source Code ReviewEducation
Present
Masters in Cyber Security - New York University
CGPA: 3.55/4
Member at OSIRIS Cyber Security Lab
Graduate Assistant at CSE Department.
2023
Bachelor of Technology - NMIMS University(MPSTME)
CGPA: 3.58/4
Student Ambassador Award
Experience
April 2021 - Present
Freelance Work | Security Analyst & Software Developer
- Building robust software solutions for 30+ clients from different sectors like IT, Finance, Pharmaceutical and the gig economy.
- Providing cybersecurity consultancy, enhancing company’s security by 25% against application threats and vulnerabilities through DevSecOps and comprehensive vulnerability assessment saving from potential financial risks of over $100k.
- Developed algorithms used by financial analysts and traders that automates data extraction and sentiment analysis from websites and by parsing documents eliminating manual tasks and reduction of processing time by 40%.
November 2020 - Present
The Breakout Hunt | Co-Founder
- Engineered and manage native application supporting over 40k users, ensuring security and reliable performance.
- Achieved 70% faster delivery speed of notifications by the algorithm utilizing webhooks and Google Firebase.
- Implemented secure development lifecycle involving threat modeling, risk assessments, secure coding practices, penetration testing, continuous monitoring, regular audits and incidence response plans, reducing security vulnerabilities by 40%.
Decemberc 2021 - March 2023
Mahen Technologies| Cyber Security Analyst
- Conducted Gray box testing for 15+ applications and 10+ networks using a combination of manual testing techniques and automated scans, resulting in prevention of PII data leaks, SQL injections attacks, and blocked cross-site scripting (XSS).
- Spearheaded a team of 4 for security assessment projects utilizing tools like nessus and burpsuite for network and cloud apps.
- Delivered 100 hours of corporate and academic lectures on the OWASP Top 10 and practical application security.
- Conducted system audits with the compliance team on over 20 systems and networks, and formulated improvements.
December 2020 - May 2021
Cart Geek| Software Developer Intern
- Conducted detailed source code reviews and addressed time complexity issues and real-world problems faced by the team.
- Awarded ’Intern of the Year’ for leading cross-functional teams, streamlining project management processes, and slashing development rework by 40% through client-centric solutions and technical acumen.
- Enhanced speed optimization by 60% through efficient coding practices, created a scalable e-commerce site, ensured payment security using payment signature verification, and integrated multiple microservices for streamlined operations.
Achievements and Certifications
- Security Researcher at BugCrowd for ethically reporting security bugs and received bounties/appreciations
- Student Ambassador Award at NMIMS University
- Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH) - EC Council
- Technical Head (WebDev) and Mentor of THEWIREUSCHALLENGE2020
- Web Dev lead of Team Darvin of MPSTME
- Security Researcher Appreciation for ethically reporting security bugs and helping to fix them
- Second Price in Technical project competition at NMIMS University
- Successful completion of Hacktober fest 2020 & 2021
- Member of The Student Council Cultural Committee of MPSTME, NMIMS
- Competed in State level Throwball Championship
- Won several inter school Throwball Championships
The Breakout Hunt
App & Web Dev | Co-Founder
Solidago
Web Dev | Freelance
Ideal Investify
Web Dev | Freelance
Shiv Enterprise
Web Dev | Freelance
Green Flame Induction
Web Dev | Freelance
Happy Life Group
Software Dev | Freelance
Vavpeeth App
Application Dev | Freelance
Prime Industries
Web Dev | Freelance
Yash Enterprises
Web Dev | Freelance
Aster Biopharma
Web Dev | Freelance
NP Enterprises
Web Dev | Freelance
Vavi World
Web Dev | Freelance
Riddh Projects
Web Dev | Freelance
Divya Vision
Web Dev | Freelance
Aloe Bioteq
Web Dev | Freelance
Sky High Adventures
Web Dev | Freelance
Adwait Capital
Web Dev | Freelance
SKWR
Web Dev | Freelance
Stay Cay
Web Dev | Freelance
Shah Academy of IT App
Application Dev | Freelance
Shah Academy of Website
Web Dev | Freelance
ARKS
Web Dev | Freelance
AP JEWELS
Web Dev | Freelance
One Click Touch
Application Dev | Freelance
Sociolink
Web Dev | Project
My Class Manager
Web Dev | Project
My Site Manager
Web Dev | Project
Storganize
Web Dev | Project
Company Task Manager
Application Dev | Project
My Site Manager App
Application Dev | Project
My Class Manager App
Application Dev | Project