Abhisek R
About Abhisek R
Abhisek R is a Chapter Lead at the OWASP Foundation and the founder of OWASP Sastra, focusing on web application security. He has a background in software development and currently leads initiatives at multiple organizations, including TLM Creatives and Entrepreneurship Cell, SASTRA.
Work at OWASP Foundation
Abhisek R serves as the Chapter Lead for OWASP Sastra, a chapter of the OWASP Foundation, since 2020. In this role, he focuses on web application security, promoting best practices and awareness within the community. His leadership has contributed to the growth and engagement of the chapter in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Current Role at Entrepreneurship Cell, SASTRA
Since 2021, Abhisek R has been working as a Startup Accelerator at the Entrepreneurship Cell of SASTRA University in Thanjavur. In this position, he supports emerging startups, providing guidance and resources to help them develop and succeed in their ventures.
Professional Experience in Technology
Abhisek R has a background in software development, having worked as a Back End Developer at Mayon Technology Solutions from 2020 to 2021. He also contributed as a CTF Player at the Sophisticated Society of Delinquents from 2021 to 2022. Currently, he is the Founder and CEO of TLM Creatives, a position he has held since 2021, and is a Core Team Member at Team 1nf1n1ty.
Education and Expertise
Abhisek R completed his primary and secondary education at Amrita Vidyalayam, Trichy, from 2012 to 2020. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering at Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA), expected to graduate in 2024. He possesses skills in various technologies including MongoDB, NodeJS, and Bash Script.
Contributions to Cybersecurity
Abhisek R has delivered over 10 talks on hacking and security research, sharing his knowledge and insights with the community. His contributions to security programs have been acknowledged by major tech companies such as Google, Zoho, Xiaomi, and Mozilla Firefox. He also regularly publishes write-ups and blogs on Medium, focusing on cybersecurity and technology topics.