Hemant Chaskar
About Hemant Chaskar
Hemant Chaskar serves as the Chief of Product & Platform Security and VP of Engineering at Exabeam. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has extensive experience in security and engineering across various companies.
Current Role at Exabeam
Hemant Chaskar serves as the Chief of Product & Platform Security and Vice President of Engineering at Exabeam. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's focus on security solutions. In this role, he oversees product security initiatives and engineering strategies, ensuring the integrity and safety of the platform.
Professional Experience
Hemant Chaskar has a diverse professional background in the technology and security sectors. He worked at Nokia Research Center as a Research Principal from 1999 to 2004. He then joined AirTight Networks, Inc., where he held multiple roles including Director of Technology and IP Counsel and later as VP of Technology and Innovation until 2015. He served as Chief Information Security Officer at Mojo Networks, Inc. from 2015 to 2018, and as Cloud Security Head at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, from 2019 to 2022. He also worked as Principal Security Architect at Arista Networks for one year in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Hemant Chaskar holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He also earned a Master of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) between 1993 and 1995, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering from COEP Technological University. His educational background supports his extensive knowledge in both technical and business aspects of the technology industry.
Patents and Intellectual Property
Hemant Chaskar is a licensed USPTO patent agent, which reflects his strong understanding of intellectual property law and patent processes. He has contributed to the field of security as an inventor with multiple patents, showcasing his innovative approach to technology and security solutions.
Compliance and Security Certifications
Chaskar has extensive experience in obtaining and maintaining compliance with various security certifications, including FedRAMP and FIPS 140-2. His comprehensive understanding of secure software development life cycle (SDLC) processes further enhances his capability to ensure that products meet rigorous security standards.