Imtiaz Nazir
About Imtiaz Nazir
Imtiaz Nazir is a cybersecurity professional currently serving as the Head of Threat Research and a Founding Member at StrikeReady. He has extensive experience in malware research, having previously worked at FireEye, Inc. in various roles and currently holds positions at Emaago Tech and TechnoGenics SMC PVT LTD.
Current Role at StrikeReady
Imtiaz Nazir serves as the Head of Threat Research and is a founding member of StrikeReady. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's focus on cybersecurity and threat intelligence. His role involves leading research initiatives to identify and mitigate emerging threats in the digital landscape.
Professional Experience at FireEye, Inc.
Imtiaz Nazir worked at FireEye, Inc. in various capacities from 2012 to 2019. He began as a Mobile Malware Researcher from 2012 to 2015, where he focused on mobile security threats. He then progressed to the role of Malware Researcher from 2015 to 2016, followed by Senior Malware Researcher from 2016 to 2019. His tenure at FireEye involved extensive research on malware and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Board Membership at Emaago Tech
Since 2018, Imtiaz Nazir has been a Board Member at Emaago Tech in the United States. His involvement in this role includes providing strategic guidance and oversight in the company's technological initiatives, particularly in areas related to security and threat management.
Education and Academic Background
Imtiaz Nazir completed his Matriculation at Fauji Foundation Model School, Bahawalnagar from 2004 to 2006. He then attended Govt. College for Boys, where he achieved his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from 2006 to 2008. He furthered his education at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), earning a Bachelor of Information and Computer Sciences Engineering (BICSE) from 2008 to 2012.
Current Role at TechnoGenics SMC PVT LTD
Imtiaz Nazir has held the position of Head of Security Research at TechnoGenics SMC PVT LTD since 2019. In this role, he oversees research efforts focused on security vulnerabilities and threat assessments, contributing to the company's cybersecurity strategies.