Andrew Snow
About Andrew Snow
Andrew Snow is a Principal Security Engineer at Forage, with a background in information security and digital growth, and expertise in modern web technologies.
Principal Security Engineer at Forage
Andrew Snow is currently serving as the Principal Security Engineer at Forage, an online platform dedicated to student career advancement. Since 2017, he has been working out of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, Andrew is involved in ensuring the security of the platform, implementing advanced security protocols, and leading initiatives to safeguard user data. His work helps provide a secure environment in which students can advance their careers through various online programs offered by Forage.
Previous Roles in Cyber Security and Digital Marketing
Prior to his current position, Andrew Snow worked for various prominent organizations in roles related to cyber security and digital marketing. In 2017, he served as an Information Security Analyst at Westpac Group in Sydney, Australia, for six months. From 2015 to 2016, he took on the role of Growth Hacker at Jellybean Lab. Additionally, he worked as the Head Of Digital at Generation Entrepreneur from 2015 to 2017. These positions provided him with a range of experiences in enhancing digital presence and securing information systems.
Education and Certifications
Andrew Snow has a solid educational background in information systems and entrepreneurship. He completed his Bachelor of Information Systems at UNSW between 2016 and 2020. He also studied at Y Combinator, earning the Winter 2019 certification, where he gained significant insights into startup growth and innovation. This combination of formal education and startup-centric learning has provided him with a robust foundation for his work in cyber security and technology.
Cyber Security Contributions
A notable contribution by Andrew Snow to the field of cyber security includes disclosing CVE-2020-7693, a vulnerability found in a software application. His actions in identifying and responsibly reporting this vulnerability have contributed to improving the overall security of the affected system. Andrew is also engaged in ethical hacking activities, where he focuses on identifying and reporting vulnerabilities to improve internet security.
Technical Proficiency and Skills
Andrew Snow has developed expertise in various modern web technologies and platforms. His technical skills include proficiency in MeteorJS, Node.js, React, MongoDB, Python, and AWS. These skills enable him to effectively manage and secure large-scale web applications and contribute to his role as a Principal Security Engineer. His technical acumen is critical to the continuous improvement and innovation of the security measures at Forage.