Yatin Sharma
About Yatin Sharma
Yatin Sharma is the founder and leader of the OWASP Indore Chapter and a Senior Security Research Engineer at InstaSafe. He has extensive experience in computer and network security, with a focus on penetration testing for web and mobile applications.
Work at OWASP Foundation
Yatin Sharma serves as the OWASP Indore Chapter Leader and Founder, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he has been instrumental in fostering a community focused on improving software security practices in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. His leadership has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing awareness and education around web application security.
Current Role at InstaSafe
Since 2021, Yatin Sharma has worked as a Senior Security Research Engineer at InstaSafe. In this capacity, he focuses on various aspects of cybersecurity, leveraging his expertise in penetration testing and security research. His work contributes to the development of secure solutions for clients, enhancing their overall security posture.
Community Involvement
Yatin Sharma is actively involved in the cybersecurity community through his volunteer roles. He has been a Community Volunteer at BSides Ahmedabad since 2019 and at BSides Maharashtra since 2020. These roles involve organizing events and workshops that promote knowledge sharing and collaboration among security professionals.
Education and Expertise
Yatin Sharma earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from Sagar Institute of Research & Technology, completing his studies from 2016 to 2020. He has developed a strong background in computer and network security, with a particular emphasis on practical applications and research. His expertise includes penetration testing for web and mobile applications.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current roles, Yatin Sharma gained experience as a Security Engineer Intern at Altered Security Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in 2020. During this two-month internship in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, he gained hands-on experience in security practices, further solidifying his foundation in the field.