Himanshu Sharma, Csslp, Gwapt, Gweb
About Himanshu Sharma, Csslp, Gwapt, Gweb
Himanshu Sharma is an Application Security Engineer based in London, UK, with a diverse educational and professional background from the USA and India. He holds certifications in CSSLP, GWAPT, and GWEB, demonstrating his expertise in secure software development and web security.
Work at Liberty Global
Himanshu Sharma has been serving as an Application Security Engineer at Liberty Global since 2022. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of secure software development practices to enhance the security posture of the organization. His responsibilities include identifying vulnerabilities in applications and implementing security measures to mitigate risks.
Professional Experience in Application Security
Before joining Liberty Global, Himanshu Sharma held several positions in application security. He worked as an Application Security Consultant at Chubb from 2020 to 2021, where he focused on assessing and improving application security. Prior to that, he served as an Application Security Specialist at ICMA-RC from 2017 to 2019, contributing to the security of their software applications. He also worked at ClearBank® as an Application Security Engineer for 8 months in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Himanshu Sharma holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science from BPIT, IPU, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Cleveland State University between 2015 and 2017. His academic background is complemented by professional certifications in CSSLP, GWAPT, and GWEB, which signify his expertise in secure software lifecycle, web application penetration testing, and web security.
Background in Software Development
Himanshu Sharma has a solid foundation in both software and web development. This background supports his application security expertise, allowing him to understand the intricacies of software design and implementation. His experience in programming began with an internship at Enerco Group Inc in 2016, where he worked for 7 months in Cleveland, Ohio, before transitioning to various roles in application security.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current position, Himanshu Sharma worked as a Senior SC Specialist at Aon from 2013 to 2015 in Noida, India. His diverse professional experience spans multiple countries, including India, the USA, and the UK, providing him with a broad perspective on application security challenges and solutions.