I am an Application Security Enthusiast with over 9 years of experience in application security, developer education, and secure SDLC enablement. I care deeply about making security approachable, empowering developers, and building systems that scale.
My Journey
My early exposure to cybersecurity came in 2013 through bug hunting during my college years. Finding real vulnerabilities and responsibly disclosing them gave me an early glimpse into how software fails in the real world — and sparked a lasting curiosity about how security fits into the way applications are built.
That curiosity turned into a career in 2016 at SecureLayer7, where I entered the fast-paced world of security consulting. I spent my early years deep in web application pentesting, working across diverse technologies. Those hands-on experiences didn’t just teach me how to break applications — they shaped how I think about risk, design, and security from an attacker’s perspective.
From there, I moved into application security roles at Qualys and AppDirect, where I shifted from breaking things to helping build them securely. These roles taught me how large engineering organizations operate their challenges, rhythms, and what it truly takes to integrate security into products used at scale.
Since 2021, I’ve been part of the DevSecOps team at TIAA, where my work is focused on secure SDLC enablement, modern AppSec tooling, automation, developer education, and improving the overall security experience for engineering teams.
What I Love Working On
- Developer education and advocacy — enabling engineers to make informed, secure design and coding decisions
- Scalable security programs and frameworks — helping teams ship software securely and confidently
- Secure SDLC and DevSecOps initiatives — embedding security seamlessly into development and delivery workflows
- AppSec automation and workflow optimization — reducing friction and improving security signal-to-noise
Beyond Tech & Security
Outside of Tech & Security, I love reading books, writing shayari and poetry, and exploring anything creative that sparks my curiosity.
Let’s Connect
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