Srinivasa Rao Makkena

Leading the Synapxe penetration testing program, I manage a group of security engineers and conduct penetration testing, security architecture reviews, cloud security assessments, and code reviews, including red team engagements.

In collaboration with the Security Engineering group, I contribute to enhancing the Secure Product Life Cycle and drive impactful Security Innovation and Research projects.

My responsibilities also include shaping security policies and procedures, establishing a robust security testing framework, developing security metrics, and conducting technical security assessments to meet compliance needs.

I work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product and Business teams, the Risk and Compliance team, and the SOC team, on various product security initiatives and risk management.

Technical Lead for PayPal's Security Engineering Quality Team, Ensuring application security framework and controls compliance. Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing in alignment with Secure Product Life Cycle requirements.

Responsible for conducting penetration testing on Citi bank applications.

Responsible for conducting penetration testing on Client applications.

Development and testing of attack prevention framework under security engineering practise. Conducting security design reviews & penetration testing.

Conduct Application & Network Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, and Secure Code Reviews for prominent clients across diverse industries including Finance, Healthcare, Insurance, etc.

• Conduct Application & Network Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, and Secure Code Reviews for prominent clients across diverse industries including Finance,Healthcare, Insurance, etc.