Merve Aksu
About Merve Aksu
Merve Aksu is a Senior Application Security Engineer with extensive experience in cybersecurity, having worked for various companies including Siemens and Solarisbank AG. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Kocaeli University and actively participates in bug bounty programs to enhance her skills.
Work at Liberty Global
Merve Aksu currently holds the position of Senior Application Security Engineer at Liberty Global. She has been with the company since 2022, contributing her expertise in application security. In this role, she assists project teams with security activities throughout the development and project management processes. Her responsibilities include supporting project leaders in the implementation of software and hardware security measures.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Before joining Liberty Global, Merve Aksu accumulated extensive experience in cyber security across various organizations. She worked at Siemens as a Cyber Security Engineer from 2017 to 2020, and prior to that, she held positions at Netas and Intertech Information Technology and Marketing Inc. Her role at Solarisbank AG as a Senior Information Security Engineer lasted four months in 2020, and she also worked at Mendix as a Security Engineer for eleven months in 2021.
Education in Computer Engineering
Merve Aksu earned her Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Computer Engineering from Kocaeli University. She completed her studies from 2009 to 2013, laying a solid foundation for her career in cyber security and application security.
Expertise in Cyber Security Practices
Merve Aksu has developed a strong expertise in conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. She actively participates in bug bounty programs, which helps her stay informed about evolving cyber threats. Her skills are essential for identifying and mitigating security risks in various applications and systems.