Akhil Mahendra

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Security at Scapia

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Akhil Mahendra is a security leader at Scapia with over a decade of experience building and scaling security programs, particularly in high-growth fintech startups. He was the first security engineer at CRED, where he established the security charter from the ground up. He holds a Bachelor of Computer Applications from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.

Outside of his formal roles, Akhil is a key member of Team bi0s, Indias top-ranked Capture the Flag (CTF) team. He is passionate about mentoring upcoming talent and helps organize InCTF, a national cybersecurity contest, to develop the next generation of security professionals.

He is a scheduled speaker at BlackHat Europe 2025, where he will present a tool he co-developed called DepConfuse.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Consensus Focused

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Software Supply Chain
He co-developed and is presenting a tool called "DepConfuse" which is an SBOM-first dependency confusion tool, showing deep interest in securing software supply chains.
Building Security Programs
He has over seven years of experience building security programs from the ground up in high-growth fintech startups like CRED, where he was the first security hire.
Ethical Hacking / CTF
He is a long-standing member of Team bi0s, India's #1 ranked Capture the Flag (CTF) team, demonstrating a passion for competitive and offensive security.

Media Appearances

Akhil has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Security at Scapia
4-2023 - 4-2025
Engineering Leader - Product Security & Security Engineering at CRED
3-2021 - 3-2023
Lead Security Engineer at CRED
3-2020 - 3-2021
Senior Security Engineer at CRED
12-2014 - 3-2019
CTF player/Web Security at Team bi0s

Education

2014 - 2017
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
3-2000 - 2014
Grade 12 from Indian Central School, Kuwait

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Exp : 10 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Security at Scapia
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Insights For Selling To Akhil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Akhil is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Akhil

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Akhil move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Akhil take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Akhil

Personality Compatibility


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