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Passionate about ensuring the reliability and performance of networking solutions, I specialize in protocol qualification, test automation, and validation for cutting-edge telecommunications and networking technologies. With a strong foundation in networking protocols, software testing, and automation frameworks, I thrive on optimizing test processes and driving continuous improvements in network quality.At Nokia, I focus on verifying and qualifying networking protocols to meet the highest industry standards, leveraging automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in testing. My expertise spans across routing, switching, network security, and cloud-native networking solutions, ensuring seamless integration and deployment.Key strengths:✔ Protocol Qualification & Network Testing – Expertise in evaluating routing and switching protocols, ensuring interoperability and compliance.✔ Test Automation & Scripting – Proficient in developing test suites that streamline validation processes.✔ Troubleshooting & Performance Analysis – Skilled in debugging complex network issues and optimizing system performance.✔ Collaboration & Innovation – Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance test strategies and improve product quality.Always eager to explore emerging technologies, improve testing methodologies, and contribute to the evolution of next-generation networking solutions. Let’s connect and discuss innovations in networking and test automation!

Pengfei is a Solution Architect at Picus Security, where he advise enterprise security teams in implementing automated adversary simulation operations and framework.Previously, he worked as a Cybersecurity Engineer in GovTech's GCSOC team, where he led the implementation of continuous purple teaming across the Whole-of-Government. Before this role, he served on GovTech's red team, mainly dabbling in VAPT and Adversary Simulation.Pengfei is certified with OSCP, eMAPT, Crest CRT, CCSK V4, etc. He has conducted research on emerging cybersecurity technologies and presented his findings at renowned conferences like Black Hat USA & Asia, DEFCON, SINCON, ROOTCON, etc.

Sankar is a cybersecurity professional with over 10 years of experience spanning telecom, healthcare, product development, and banking industries. His expertise lies in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, red team operations, and mobile application security for Android and iOS platforms. Currently at Aldar, Sankar leads security assessments across multiple organizational entities, helping strengthen enterprise defenses against evolving threats. He has responsibly disclosed critical vulnerabilities in major platforms including Salesforce (CVE-2023-22042) and Oracle, demonstrating his commitment to improving security across the industry. Beyond his professional role, Sankar actively participates in bug bounty programs and CTF competitions, and engages in Web3 security research through platforms like Immunefi. His current focus on AI-powered security automation and autonomous penetration testing frameworks reflects his dedication to advancing offensive security methodologies. Sankar holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Security from CDAC and regularly shares his insights through conference talks and technical presentations, contributing to both regional and global cybersecurity communities.

For the world is an exciting place, for creating stuff from nothing is challenging, for hacking everything is the way to live, stay hungry, stay curious, and keep hacking. For the world is an exciting place, for creating stuff from nothing is challenging, for hacking everything is the way to live, stay hungry, stay curious, and keep hacking.

I am an active educator in the cybersecurity community and currently work as a Consultant in Offensive Security at Kroll. I have delivered technical workshops at multiple colleges across India. These sessions cover practical topics like ethical hacking, mobile application penetration testing, and Red Teaming.I am also an instructor on Udemy. I share my knowledge with a global audience by creating courses that help students learn complex security concepts. In addition to teaching, I contribute to the industry as a Subject Matter Expert for Hack The Box. I help the community understand the latest trends in offensive security.​I have been recognised for my skills by the NCIIPC as one of the top 15 hackers in India. I also participate in bug bounty programs and have received acknowledgements from various organisations. My goal is to make cybersecurity education accessible and practical for everyone.

Vinod has spent the past decade working in cybersecurity across financial services, government, and tech sectors. Currently a Staff Security Engineer at PIP Labs, he navigates the intersection of traditional enterprise security and the emerging world of Web3 and blockchain infrastructure.His journey has taken him through companies like Amazon, Zapier, and HackerOne, where he's gained hands-on experience in penetration testing, cloud security architecture, and application security. He works with AWS, GCP, and Azure environments, focusing on threat modeling and secure DevOps practices while approaching security as an enabler rather than a blocker.He shares his experiences and lessons learned through writing on Medium, breaking down complex security topics and exploring practical approaches to building security programs that work in real-world environments. Outside of his day job, he participates in bug bounty programs, mentors aspiring security professionals, and continues researching emerging threats and technologies in both traditional and Web3 security landscapes.

A competent and committed professional currently working as a Cloud-Native Security Consultant on behalf of Control Plane. Fully energetic and ambitious person who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any undertaken task or situation he has been presented with.A competent and committed professional currently working as a Cloud-Native Security Consultant on behalf of Control Plane. Fully energetic and ambitious person who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any undertaken task or situation he has been presented with.

Yashvendra is the Co-Founder and Chief Security Evangelist at SecLogic Inc., where he has spent the past four years building the CADR (Cloud Application Detection & Response) platform. He specializes in designing advanced detection methodologies and runtime security strategies to uncover sophisticated threats across cloud-native and Kubernetes environments.