Chaitanya Bhatt
About Chaitanya Bhatt
Chaitanya Bhatt is a Director II of Application Security at Credit Karma, specializing in fraud and identity. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from San Jose State University and has extensive experience in security roles across various technology companies.
Work at Credit Karma
Chaitanya Bhatt currently serves as Director II, Application Security at Credit Karma, a position he has held since 2023. His role focuses on Application Security and Trust, specifically in the areas of Fraud and Identity. This position follows his previous tenure at Credit Karma as Director of Application Security from 2021 to 2022. His work in this capacity contributes to enhancing the security measures and trust protocols within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Chaitanya Bhatt holds a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from San Jose State University. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from Gujarat University. His educational background provides a strong foundation in computer engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles in application security.
Background
Chaitanya Bhatt has extensive experience in the field of application security, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. His career includes roles at notable companies such as eBay, AppDynamics, Autodesk, and Visa. His experience spans from information security analysis to product security management, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of security protocols and practices.
Professional Experience
Before joining Credit Karma, Chaitanya held several significant positions in application security. He was a Product Security Engineering Manager at eBay from 2019 to 2021, and prior to that, he served as a Staff Security Engineer at eBay from 2017 to 2019. His earlier roles include Product Security Lead at AppDynamics and Senior Software Security Engineer at Autodesk, demonstrating his progressive career in security engineering.
Internship and Early Career
Chaitanya began his career in information security with internships and entry-level positions. He worked as a Product Security and Assurance Intern at Visa in 2013, followed by a role as an Information Security Analyst at Symantec from 2013 to 2015. He also gained experience as an Information Security Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services in Mumbai, India, from 2011 to 2012.