Ryan Garbars
About Ryan Garbars
Ryan Garbars is an Application Security Engineer at Credit Karma, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in application security, reverse engineering, and exploit development, supported by multiple advanced security certifications.
Work at Credit Karma
Ryan Garbars has been serving as an Application Security Engineer at Credit Karma since 2022. He is based in the Charlotte Metro area and has contributed to enhancing the security posture of the organization's applications. His role involves identifying vulnerabilities and implementing security measures to protect sensitive user data.
Previous Experience in Application Security
Before joining Credit Karma, Ryan worked at Automox as an Application Security Engineer from 2021 to 2022 and later as a Senior Application Security Engineer for a brief period in 2022. His experience at Automox involved securing applications and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, he served as a Penetration Tester at Gotham Digital Science from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on identifying security weaknesses in various systems.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Garbars earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Colorado State University-Pueblo, completing his studies from 2015 to 2019. He holds multiple advanced security certifications, including OSWE, OSCE, OSCP, and OSWP, which demonstrate his expertise in application security and penetration testing. His academic background and certifications support his strong focus on reverse engineering and exploit development.
Research and Development in Security
Ryan actively researches and develops new attack and bypass methodologies within the field of security. His work involves staying updated with the latest security trends and threats, contributing to the advancement of security practices. His previous role as a Threat Research Intern at Cylance Inc. from 2018 to 2019 provided him with foundational experience in threat analysis and research.
Early Career and Roles
In the early stages of his career, Ryan held various positions that contributed to his skill set. He worked as a Research Assistant at Colorado State University-Pueblo for two months in 2018, and as a Web System Administrator at HUBZone Talent from 2016 to 2018. These roles helped him build a solid foundation in information systems and security management.