Shruti Lohani
About Shruti Lohani
Shruti Lohani is a Chapter Lead at OWASP® Foundation and a Board Member at WiCyS Silicon Valley Affiliate. She has a background in application security and research engineering, with experience at companies such as Coinbase, Cognex Corporation, and EURECOM.
Current Role at OWASP Foundation
Shruti Lohani serves as a Chapter Lead at the OWASP Foundation, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for leading initiatives that promote open-source software security. Her work involves collaborating with local chapters to enhance community engagement and awareness of security best practices. She operates from San Jose, California, contributing to the foundation's mission of improving software security globally.
Professional Experience at Coinbase
Since 2023, Shruti Lohani has been employed as an Application Security Engineer at Coinbase. In this remote position, she focuses on ensuring the security of applications within the cryptocurrency exchange platform. Her role involves identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, and collaborating with development teams to enhance application security protocols.
Previous Employment at Cognex Corporation
Prior to her current roles, Shruti Lohani worked at Cognex Corporation as a Product Security Engineer in 2023. Her tenure lasted for 8 months, during which she was involved in securing products and systems against potential threats. This role contributed to her expertise in product security within the technology sector.
Educational Background in Cyber Physical Systems
Shruti Lohani holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Cyber Physical Systems with a specialization in Internet of Things from Northeastern University. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in the principles of IoT and its applications in various sectors. Additionally, she studied Mobile Computing Systems at EURECOM, where she also earned a Master of Science (MS) degree.
Experience in IoT Research and Development
Shruti Lohani has extensive experience in IoT research and development. She worked as a Research Engineer at EURECOM for 2 months in 2018, focusing on IoT projects. Furthermore, she served as a Computer Scientist at NEXESS from 2019 to 2022 for 3 years, where she contributed to various IoT R&D initiatives. Her work in these roles has deepened her understanding of IoT technologies and their applications.