Akshay Dandekar
About Akshay Dandekar
Akshay Dandekar is an Associate Consultant in Cyber Security at KPMG India, specializing in web and mobile application penetration testing. He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and has a strong background in ethical hacking and API penetration testing.
Work at KPMG India
Currently, Akshay Dandekar holds the position of Associate Consultant in Cyber Security at KPMG India. He has been with the firm since 2022, contributing to various projects focused on enhancing cybersecurity measures for clients. His role involves applying his expertise in penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and improve the security posture of organizations.
Education and Expertise
Akshay Dandekar completed his Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology from D.G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce, studying from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from Sonopant Dandekar Arts College S Apte Commerce and M H Mehta Science College, from 2013 to 2016. His academic background supports his expertise in conducting Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT), Mobile Application Penetration Testing (MAPT), and API Penetration Testing (API PT).
Background in Cyber Security
Akshay Dandekar has a solid foundation in ethical hacking, which underpins his work in cybersecurity. His experience includes a six-month internship at MVL Consulting Private Limited in 2019, where he gained practical skills in the field. Following this, he worked as Associate Team Lead in Cyber Security at Security Brigade from 2020 to 2022, further developing his capabilities in managing cybersecurity initiatives.
Professional Experience
Before joining KPMG India, Akshay Dandekar served as Associate Team Lead - Cyber Security at Security Brigade from 2020 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for leading a team and overseeing cybersecurity projects, enhancing the security measures for various clients. His prior internship at MVL Consulting Private Limited provided him with foundational experience in the cybersecurity domain.