Harsh Parekh
About Harsh Parekh
Harsh Parekh is a Security Analyst and Co-Founder of Securze, based in Thane, Maharashtra, India. He has worked at Bugcrowd and HackerOne, and is recognized as one of the top hackers in India.
Work at Bugcrowd
Harsh Parekh has been employed at Bugcrowd as a Security Analyst since 2020. In this role, he focuses on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities for clients. His responsibilities include analyzing security reports and collaborating with teams to enhance cybersecurity measures. His tenure at Bugcrowd has contributed to the company's mission of improving security through crowd-sourced solutions.
Education and Expertise
Harsh Parekh is pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Engineering at Universal College of Engineering in Mumbai. His studies span from 2019 to 2024. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in computer science principles, programming, and cybersecurity practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background in Cybersecurity
Before joining Bugcrowd, Harsh worked at Campus Funda as a Security Analyst for seven months in 2021. This early experience in the cybersecurity field allowed him to develop skills in vulnerability assessment and risk management. His career has since progressed, leading him to roles that emphasize web application security and penetration testing.
Achievements in Cybersecurity
Harsh Parekh operates under the handle @notmarshmllow21 on HackerOne, where he has established himself as a skilled penetration tester. He has been ranked among the top 40 hackers in India on the HackerOne Leaderboard as of June 2022. Additionally, he co-founded Securze in 2022, where he serves as Co-Founder and CTO, focusing on delivering advanced cybersecurity solutions to businesses.
Current Roles and Contributions
In addition to his position at Bugcrowd, Harsh has been working as a Web Application Penetration Tester at HackerOne since 2020. He also serves as Co-Founder and CTO at Securze, a company he co-founded to provide cost-effective cybersecurity solutions. Based in Thane, Maharashtra, India, he actively contributes to the cybersecurity landscape through these roles.