Hey I'm Dhruvi Bhagat
I help organizations build secure and resilient applications.
I help bridge the gap between development and cybersecurity. With five years of experience across both fields, I design and implement automated security guardrails that protect applications without slowing down engineering momentum.
I follow the Secure-by-Design approach for modern applications. I focus on embedding practical automation (SAST/DAST) into the lifecycle, threat modeling, and aligning engineering risk to broader NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27001 frameworks.
Currently, my technical research focuses on secure LLM orchestration, AI governance, and the practical implementation of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
Experiences
Sr Application Security Engineer I
At Horizon BCBSNJ, I am driving a secure-by-design application and AI security by embedding AppSec into engineering workflows at scale.
- Embedded security into design and delivery pipelines to improve visibility into application and AI risks.
- Partnered with engineering teams to operationalize security controls for cloud and AI-driven systems.
Associate Consultant
At AidenAI, I applied secure design and application security principles to AI-driven platforms in fast-paced consulting environments.
- Reviewed application designs and code to strengthen authentication, encryption, and API security.
- Performed vulnerability assessments across web and mobile applications to reduce real-world risk.
Cybersecurity Analyst
At Risktifle, I help deliver hands-on application security testing and automation for clients across industries.
- Built custom SAST and automation scripts to improve scanning efficiency and remediation workflows.
- Conducted web app security testing and delivered clear, actionable risk reports to stakeholders.
Software Engineer
At Shabodi, I helped build and backend systems while championing secure development practices within engineering teams.
- Integrated security into CI/CD pipelines and backend services using Java and modern tooling.
- Improved application performance and data integrity through backend and database optimization.
Application Developer
At Kiwispecs by SundayPyjamas, I contributed to developing secure Java applications with a focus on performance, APIs, and clean engineering practices.
- Implemented secure coding practices and REST APIs to support scalable application features.
- Optimized databases and application logic to improve responsiveness and reliability.
Blog
Ecommerce
Brittany & Co Front Store
Front End
NeuroApp Landing Page
Full-stack
Ozone Esport Platform
Backend