Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Chimmula
About Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Chimmula
Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Chimmula is a security researcher with extensive experience in web and mobile vulnerability assessment, reverse engineering, and penetration testing. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in Cybersecurity at the University of Maryland, College Park, while working at multiple organizations including Synack Red Team, HackerOne, and Bugcrowd Inc.
Work at HackerOne
Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Chimmula has been employed at HackerOne as a Security Researcher since 2015. In this role, he engages in various security research activities, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing security measures. His long tenure at HackerOne demonstrates his commitment to improving cybersecurity practices and contributing to the bug bounty community.
Work at Synack Red Team
Chimmula has been a part of the Synack Red Team since 2015, where he works as a Security Researcher. His responsibilities include conducting security assessments and participating in penetration testing. His involvement with Synack highlights his expertise in identifying and mitigating security risks in various systems.
Education and Expertise
Chimmula is currently pursuing a master's degree in Cybersecurity at the University of Maryland, College Park. He previously earned an Engineer’s Degree from Chaitanya Bharathi Institute Of Technology, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. His educational background supports his extensive experience in web and mobile vulnerability assessment, reverse engineering, and penetration testing.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Chimmula worked as a Product Security Engineer at Salesforce for three months in 2020. He also spent four months in 2017 as part of the Security Research team at RedLock. These positions contributed to his development in the field of cybersecurity and provided him with diverse experiences in security research.
Bug Bounty Participation
Chimmula actively participates in bug bounty programs on platforms such as HackerOne, Bugcrowd, and Synack. His involvement in these programs allows him to apply his skills in real-world scenarios, helping organizations identify and resolve security vulnerabilities effectively.