Shatak Jain
About Shatak Jain
Shatak Jain is a Senior Malware Detection Researcher at SentinelOne and a Mentor at Preplaced, with a background in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and multiple programming languages.
Current Role at SentinelOne
Shatak Jain currently holds the position of Senior Malware Detection Researcher at SentinelOne. His work involves analyzing and identifying malware threats, a core responsibility at this cybersecurity company. He operates remotely, leveraging his in-depth knowledge of malware analysis and reverse engineering to fortify SentinelOne’s defense mechanisms against digital threats.
Mentorship at Preplaced
In addition to his role at SentinelOne, Shatak Jain serves as a Mentor at Preplaced. He provides guidance and support to aspiring professionals in the field of security research, sharing his extensive experience and knowledge in malware detection, programming, and cybersecurity. This mentorship role allows him to shape the next generation of cybersecurity experts.
Previous Experience at Zscaler
Shatak Jain worked at Zscaler as a Security Researcher-II from 2022 to 2024. During his tenure in Chandigarh, India, he specialized in identifying security vulnerabilities and developing solutions to mitigate threats. His role at Zscaler further honed his expertise in malware analysis and proved crucial in enhancing the company's cybersecurity measures.
Research Scientist Roles at Trellix and FireEye, Inc.
Before joining Zscaler, Shatak Jain served as a Research Scientist at Trellix for 6 months in 2022, and as a Research Scientist at FireEye, Inc. from 2021 to 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. These roles involved advanced research in cybersecurity, contributing to the development of innovative security solutions and threat detection methodologies.
Educational Background
Shatak Jain achieved a BTech in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana, studying from 2015 to 2019. Prior to this, he completed his Higher Secondary education in PCM with Computer Science from Dewan Public School, Meerut, and his High School education from St. Mary's Academy, Meerut Cantt. His strong educational foundation supports his proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C, C++, and Java, and his expertise in operating systems and cybersecurity.