Smaran Chand
About Smaran Chand
Smaran Chand is a Community Lead at the OWASP® Foundation, specializing in architecture review and security frameworks. With a background in penetration testing and cloud security engineering, he actively engages the community through the OWASP Kathmandu chapter.
Work at OWASP Foundation
Smaran Chand serves as the Community Lead at the OWASP Foundation, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he focuses on community engagement and cybersecurity awareness, particularly within the OWASP Kathmandu chapter. His work involves facilitating discussions, organizing events, and promoting best practices in application security among local developers and security professionals.
Previous Experience at Eminence Ways
Prior to his current role, Smaran Chand worked at Eminence Ways in Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal. He served as a Senior Penetration Tester from 2021 to 2023, following a three-year tenure as a Penetration Tester from 2018 to 2021. His responsibilities included conducting security assessments and vulnerability testing to enhance the security posture of client applications.
Current Role at Synack, Inc.
Smaran Chand is also a Red Team Member at Synack, Inc., a position he has held since 2019. In this capacity, he participates in offensive security testing, identifying vulnerabilities in client systems and applications. His work contributes to improving the overall security framework of the organizations he collaborates with.
Education and Expertise
Smaran Chand earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Application (B.C.A) from Pokhara Vishwavidalaya, completing his studies from 2018 to 2022. His academic background provides a foundation for his expertise in architecture review and cloud security engineering, where he focuses on creating robust security frameworks for applications and networks.
Background in Cloud Security Engineering
Smaran Chand has a strong background in cloud security engineering. His expertise includes implementing security measures to protect digital assets in cloud environments. This knowledge is essential in today's technology landscape, where cloud computing plays a significant role in business operations.