Dewank Pant
About Dewank Pant
Dewank Pant is a security professional with extensive experience in application security and AI security research. He currently serves as a Security Engineer II at Amazon and a leader at the OWASP Foundation, contributing to the security community while leveraging his expertise in identity management and secure coding practices.
Work at OWASP Foundation
Dewank Pant serves as a Leader at the OWASP Foundation, a role he has held since 2024. His responsibilities include guiding initiatives that enhance software security practices and fostering community engagement within the security domain. His involvement with OWASP San Jose reflects his commitment to improving security standards and practices in the industry.
Current Position at Amazon
Dewank Pant is currently employed at Amazon as a Security Engineer II, focusing on Alexa AI Security Research. He has been in this position since 2023. His work involves leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance security measures, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and systems related to Alexa.
Previous Experience at 23andMe
From 2021 to 2023, Dewank Pant worked at 23andMe as the Application Security Engineering Lead. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing application security initiatives, focusing on safeguarding user data and ensuring compliance with security standards. His tenure at 23andMe was marked by a commitment to enhancing application security protocols.
Education and Expertise
Dewank Pant holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science from the Birla Institute of Applied Sciences. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (MS) in Computer and Information Systems Security from The Johns Hopkins University. His academic background supports his expertise in Secure Source Code Review and Identity and Access Management.
Background in Security Consulting
Dewank Pant has a background in security consulting, having worked at NCC Group as a Senior Security Consultant from 2019 to 2021. He also served as a Security Consultant Intern at the same organization in 2018. His experience in consulting has equipped him with skills in threat modeling and vulnerability identification, contributing to his overall proficiency in security practices.