Telma Tavares
About Telma Tavares
Telma Tavares is a Security Researcher at Bugcrowd, specializing in web application security. With a background in front-end web development, she transitioned to cybersecurity and has contributed to various organizations in the field.
Work at Bugcrowd
Telma Tavares has been employed as a Security Researcher at Bugcrowd since 2023. In this role, she focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in web applications and enhancing digital security measures. Her position is remote, allowing her to contribute to the company from various locations.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to her role at Bugcrowd, Telma worked as a Security Researcher Apprentice at PortSwigger for four months in 2023. She also served as a Penetration Testing Specialist at Hack The Box for one month in 2024 and as a Security Researcher Apprentice at TryHackMe for one year from 2022 to 2023. These positions allowed her to gain practical experience in cybersecurity.
Background in Web Development
Telma has a solid background in web development, having worked as a Frontend Web Developer at Freelancer.com for three months in 2022. She also held positions as a Web Developer at Info Systems from 2017 to 2020 and at Unbiased from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she was a Web Application Developer for the Portuguese Navy for three months in 2017. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in creating user-friendly web interfaces.
Education and Expertise
Telma studied at Zero To Mastery Academy from 2020 to 2022, where she focused on Business/Commerce and achieved a Master of Computer Applications (MCA). She also studied Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance at Virtually Testing Foundation, completing a Threat Hunting course in 2023. Her education supports her transition from web development to cybersecurity.
Community Engagement and Continuous Learning
Telma is driven by a passion for emerging technologies and actively engages with the tech community. She stays updated on the latest trends in both web development and cybersecurity, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in these fields.