Cybersecurity Enthusiast
Sri Kanya Thotakuri
Entry-level cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in web application testing, vulnerability assessment, and security compliance support.
About
Postgraduate diploma graduate in Cybersecurity with prior professional experience as an Android Application Developer. I supported PCI DSS audit activities and security compliance while building Java-based Android applications. Currently, I am a Cybersecurity Intern focused on web application penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and structured security testing through academic labs and real-world exposure. My foundation includes networking (Network+), Linux, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and security defense and response, along with practical usage of Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Nmap. I am seeking entry-level cybersecurity opportunities to apply my skills, grow my expertise, and contribute to security-focused teams.
Experience
Fingpay - Tapits Technologies Pvt. Ltd. · On-siteAndroid Developer - Full-time
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
- Built multiple Android applications in Java using Android Studio with security-focused features like two-factor authentication.
- Supported PCI audit certification for card payment applications, ensuring compliance readiness.
- Developed and integrated SDKs, collaborating directly with vendors to resolve integration issues.
- Implemented geofencing to track user locations and store data securely.
- Integrated POS systems, fingerprint scanners, and iris scanners into Android applications.
Android Developer - Internship
Feb 2023 - Dec 2023
Supported Android development projects, sharpened debugging and integration skills, and contributed to stable releases in a client-facing environment.
Education
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
Postgraduate Degree, Cybersecurity - Canadian Context (Toronto) · May 2024 · Grade: 84
Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering · 2020 - 2023 · Grade: 7.87 CGPA
Bomma Institute of Technology and Science
Diploma in Computer Engineering · 2017 - 2020 · Grade: 8.9 CGPA
Certifications
Learn Ethical Hacking From Scratch
Udemy · Issued Mar 2025
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
IBM · Issued Jan 18, 2025
Social Networks
NPTEL · Issued Jan 2022
Data Science for Engineers
NPTEL · Issued Jan 2022