Kalin Kozhuharov
About Kalin Kozhuharov
Kalin Kozhuharov is a Senior Project Manager at Exabeam in Germany, where he has worked since 2021. He has over a decade of experience in security, with a background in IT security roles across Japan and Germany.
Work at Exabeam
Kalin Kozhuharov has been employed at Exabeam since December 2019. Initially serving as a Technical Account Manager for two years, he transitioned to the role of Senior Project Manager in 2021. In his current position, he addresses security monitoring and incident response challenges through the use of automated technology. His responsibilities include auditing systems and processes, identifying issues, and recommending real-time remediation strategies. His expertise in MongoDB, Exabeam, and Perl supports his efforts in managing projects effectively.
Education and Expertise
Kalin Kozhuharov has a diverse educational background in engineering and chemistry. He studied at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, focusing on Chemistry from 1996 to 1998. He furthered his studies at Hokkaido University, where he earned a Master of Engineering in Electronics and Information Engineering from 2003 to 2005, following a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Engineering from 1999 to 2003. This educational foundation complements his over 10 years of experience in security, emphasizing both reactive and proactive security measures.
Background
Kalin Kozhuharov has a substantial professional history in the field of information security. He began his career as an IT Security Officer at Adecco in Tokyo, Japan, from 2006 to 2007. He then worked as an Information Security Consultant at Hill and Associates from 2007 to 2009. Following this, he held a position at Deloitte Tohmatsu FAS Co., Ltd. as SVP of Analytic and Forensic Technology from 2009 to 2011. He later served as a Security Advisor at Credify Inc. from 2018 to 2020, before joining Exabeam.
Achievements
Kalin Kozhuharov has performed various assessments and audits throughout his career, including PCI DSS compliance checks, penetration testing, and new system design evaluations. He has also conducted physical security evaluations. His extensive experience in security encompasses both incident response and digital forensics, as well as consulting and remediation efforts. In addition to his professional roles, he has volunteered with Safecast since 2011, focusing on radiation measurement in Japan.