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

NY Hospital CRM

Let’s connect and secure digital assets!


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