Kavita Sah
About Kavita Sah
Kavita Sah is a Cyber Security Engineer specializing in threat research, currently employed at ExtraHop in Seattle, Washington. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a Master's degree in Security from the University of Pittsburgh.
Work at ExtraHop
Kavita Sah has been employed at ExtraHop since 2020, serving as a Cyber Security Engineer in the Research and Development department, focusing on Threat Research. Her role involves analyzing and mitigating cybersecurity threats, contributing to the development of security solutions. Prior to her current position, she interned at ExtraHop as a Security Engineer in Research and Development for three months in 2019. This experience provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in cybersecurity, which she applies in her current role.
Education and Expertise
Kavita Sah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Security from the University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information, where she studied from 2018 to 2019. This educational background equips her with a solid understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of cybersecurity.
Background
Kavita Sah began her career as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information, where she worked for four months in 2019. Following this role, she gained experience as a Subject Matter Expert at CompuCom from 2016 to 2018 in Pune, India. Additionally, she briefly worked as an article writer in Seattle in 2020. Her diverse work experience has contributed to her expertise in cybersecurity.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining ExtraHop, Kavita Sah held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Subject Matter Expert at CompuCom for two years, where she focused on providing specialized knowledge in her field. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh for four months, supporting students in their learning. Her early experience as a Security Engineer Intern at ExtraHop further solidified her skills in cybersecurity.