Aditya D.
About Aditya D.
Aditya D. is a Pentest Team Lead at HackerOne and Cobalt.io, with extensive experience in cybersecurity, including roles at Synack, Inc. and Deriv.com. He holds an OSCP certification and specializes in security research, automation, and blockchain security.
Current Role at HackerOne
Aditya D. serves as the Pentest Team Lead at HackerOne, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads penetration testing efforts, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing security measures. His responsibilities include overseeing testing methodologies and ensuring the delivery of high-quality security assessments.
Previous Experience at Cobalt.io
Before his current role at HackerOne, Aditya worked at Cobalt.io as the Pentest Team Lead from 2021 and as a Cobalt Core Pentester from 2019 to 2021. During his time at Cobalt.io, he contributed to various penetration testing projects, enhancing the security posture of client applications.
Professional Background in Cybersecurity
Aditya has a diverse background in cybersecurity, having worked at Synack, Inc. as part of the Synack Red Team from 2018 to 2020. He also held positions as a Security Researcher at Deriv.com in Malaysia and as a Cyber Security Consultant at Bitaces. His experience spans multiple roles that emphasize security research and penetration testing.
Education and Certifications
Aditya holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering in Bangalore, which he completed from 2016 to 2020. He is also certified as an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), demonstrating his expertise in penetration testing and security assessments.
Technical Skills and Research Interests
Aditya is proficient in programming languages such as Python, Golang, and Bash, which he uses for task automation and reconnaissance. He has knowledge of NodeJS and JavaScript, and he is actively researching Smart Contracts Audit and Security in Solidity. Additionally, he has a keen interest in Blockchain and Cloud Security.