Anil Mahale
About Anil Mahale
Anil Mahale is a Chapter Lead at OWASP Foundation and Director of Engineering at Forescout Technologies Inc., where he has held various roles since 2016. He has extensive experience in software engineering and security, recognized for his expertise in both offensive and defensive security.
Current Role at OWASP Foundation
Anil Mahale serves as the Chapter Lead for the OWASP Foundation, a role he has held since 2021. He leads the OWASP Dallas Chapter, focusing on promoting open-source software security in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. His leadership involves organizing events, workshops, and community outreach to enhance awareness and education regarding application security.
Professional Experience at Forescout Technologies Inc.
Anil Mahale has held multiple positions at Forescout Technologies Inc. since 2016. He currently works as the Director of Engineering, a position he has held since 2023. His previous roles include Senior Manager of Software Engineering, Software Engineering Manager, Team Lead/Lead Software Engineer, and Technology Lead. He orchestrates five functions of Forescout's on-premise solution, including Security Engineering, Product Architecture, Systems Engineering, DevOps Engineering, and Customer Engineering. He also provides strategic insights for mergers and acquisitions efforts.
Educational Background
Anil Mahale studied at The University of Texas at Dallas, where he earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Communications Engineering at Visvesvaraya Technological University from 2004 to 2008. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in technology and engineering.
Previous Work Experience
Before his tenure at Forescout Technologies Inc., Anil Mahale held various roles in the technology sector. He worked as a Vulnerability Research Software Engineer at Sipera Systems in 2011 and as a Software Engineer at MindTree in 2009. He also gained experience at Avaya, where he served as a Security Engineer II and III from 2012 to 2016. His early career included an internship in iPhone application development at WorldLink, Inc. in 2010.
Community Involvement and Recognition
Anil Mahale is recognized as an expert in both offensive and defensive security across product lines and infrastructure. He has participated in speaking engagements, including the No Name Security Podcast and a BrightTALK panel. He also contributes to the IEEE Dallas Chapter as a Senior Member and has served as a judge for TechTogether hackathons, supporting minority communities.