Sajeeb Lohani
About Sajeeb Lohani
Sajeeb Lohani serves as the Director of Cybersecurity at Bugcrowd, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in cybersecurity, including roles as a penetration tester and lecturer, and he actively contributes to the community through presentations and mentorship.
Work at Bugcrowd
Sajeeb Lohani has held multiple roles at Bugcrowd, starting as a Platform Security Engineer from 2020 to 2021. He then advanced to the position of Senior Platform Security Engineer (Lead) for a period of five months in 2021. Currently, he serves as the Director of Cybersecurity, a role he has occupied since 2021. His tenure at Bugcrowd has contributed to the company's focus on cybersecurity and vulnerability management.
Education and Expertise
Sajeeb Lohani studied at Monash University, where he earned a Bachelor of Software Engineering. His educational background is complemented by practical experience in cybersecurity, including roles as a penetration tester and security engineer. Additionally, he has studied Karate at Kofukan Karate Academy, achieving a level of discipline in the martial art.
Background
Sajeeb Lohani's professional journey includes a variety of roles in cybersecurity. He began his career as an Application Security Summer Intern at Australia Post in 2015. He has also worked at Privasec and Hivint as a penetration tester, and at PwC Australia as an Associate in the Cyber & Forensics Team. His involvement in academia includes serving as a University Lecturer at the University of Melbourne since 2020 and as a Student Representative at Monash University from 2014 to 2017.
Achievements
Sajeeb Lohani is recognized for his contributions to the cybersecurity community. He is a core contributor and co-developer of Interlace, an open-source project aimed at automating penetration testing workflows. He is also an active participant in bug bounty programs, having been listed in the hall of fame for several major companies, including Amazon and GitHub. Additionally, he has placed second at a Bug Bash event for Okta, showcasing his skills among a competitive group of hackers.
Community Involvement
Sajeeb Lohani actively engages with the cybersecurity community through presentations at local meetups and conferences, such as DevSecCon Seattle and Bsides Perth. He also mentors at the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) workshops, demonstrating his commitment to fostering diversity in the field. Furthermore, he founded the Monash Cyber Security Club, which contributes to the development of the cybersecurity community in Melbourne.