Atharva Kurde
About Atharva Kurde
Atharva Kurde is a Security Researcher with extensive experience in various roles within the technology sector. He currently serves as a Senior Developer and Senior System Administrator in Pune, India, while also volunteering at SecurityBoat and contributing to Bugcrowd and OWASP® Foundation.
Work at Bugcrowd
Atharva Kurde has been employed as a Security Researcher at Bugcrowd since 2018. In this role, he focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing security protocols for various clients. His experience in security research contributes to the overall mission of Bugcrowd, which is to connect organizations with a global community of ethical hackers.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Atharva currently holds multiple positions, including Senior Developer at Recruiting Solutions Inc. and Senior System Administrator at EBIZTECH, both based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He has also been volunteering at SecurityBoat since 2022. His diverse roles involve software development, system administration, and contributing to security initiatives.
Professional Background
Atharva has a varied professional background, having worked in several capacities across different organizations. He served as a System Administrator at VR Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and as an IT Support Specialist at Gaurhav Patharey Architects. His earlier experience includes roles at Data Care Corporation and DRDO, where he gained foundational skills in IT support and system management.
Founding AK Infosol Pvt. Ltd.
In 2016, Atharva founded AK Infosol Pvt. Ltd. in Pune, Maharashtra, India. As the founder, he has been instrumental in establishing the company and leading initiatives aimed at providing innovative solutions in the IT sector. His entrepreneurial experience complements his technical expertise.
Skills and Expertise
Atharva possesses a range of skills, including photo and video editing, digital marketing, and social media marketing. His technical expertise extends to security research and penetration testing, demonstrated through his freelance work at HackerOne and his current role at the OWASP® Foundation as a Penetration Tester.