Simarpreet S.
About Simarpreet S.
Simarpreet S. is a Senior Software Engineer at Aqua Security, specializing in eBPF-based Linux runtime security and forensics. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked with notable companies such as Facebook, Cisco, and Research In Motion.
Work at Aqua Security
Simarpreet S. has been employed at Aqua Security as a Senior Software Engineer since 2019. In this role, he has worked on various projects, including Tracee, which focuses on eBPF-based Linux runtime security and forensics. He has also contributed to Aqua's open vulnerability database, AVD, and developed DefSec, a misconfiguration scanning engine for Trivy. His work at Aqua Security is centered around enhancing security measures and tools within the software engineering domain.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Simarpreet S. held various roles in notable companies. He worked at Research In Motion as a Radio and RF Software Developer for three months in 2012 and also served as a GPS Systems Software Developer at the same company for another three months in 2012. He was employed at Facebook as a Systems Engineer in 2014 and again in 2015, each for three to four months. Additionally, he worked at Cisco as a Systems Software Engineer for four years from 2015 to 2019 and at Wind River as a Linux Kernel Engineer for three months in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Simarpreet S. studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Computer Engineering from 2011 to 2016. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in software development and engineering, particularly in security-related projects. This educational experience has contributed to his proficiency in various programming and engineering disciplines.
Contributions to Technology Projects
Throughout his career, Simarpreet S. has been involved in several significant technology projects. He contributed to the development of Trivy, a tool designed for scanning vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and images. Additionally, he played a role in creating Postee, a policy-based messaging routing system utilizing OPA/Rego. These contributions reflect his commitment to advancing software security and efficiency.