Yasir K.
About Yasir K.
Yasir K. is the Founder and CEO of StrikeReady, with a background in cybersecurity and software engineering. He has held various positions at FireEye, Inc. and Blue Hexagon Inc., contributing significantly to threat intelligence and research.
Work at StrikeReady
Yasir K. serves as the Founder and CEO of StrikeReady, a position he has held since 2019. Under his leadership, the company focuses on providing advanced cybersecurity solutions. His role involves overseeing the strategic direction of the company and ensuring the development of innovative products that address current security challenges.
Previous Experience at FireEye, Inc.
Yasir K. has extensive experience at FireEye, Inc., where he held multiple positions from 2011 to 2018. He started as a Software QA Engineer and progressed to roles such as Senior Research Scientist Engineer, Staff Research Scientist Engineer, and Senior Principal Research Scientist. His work at FireEye contributed to advancements in cybersecurity research and threat intelligence.
Experience at Ebryx SMC (Pvt.) Ltd.
In 2011, Yasir K. worked as a Senior Malware Analyst at Ebryx SMC (Pvt.) Ltd. for a duration of three months. This role involved analyzing malware threats and contributing to the development of strategies to combat cyber threats, enhancing his expertise in the field of cybersecurity.
Education and Expertise
Yasir K. holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He also completed his Intermediate in Pre-Engineering at Government F.C College, Lahore, from 2001 to 2003, and earned O-Levels at Keynesian Institute of Management & Sciences (KIMS), Lahore, from 1998 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation in technology and engineering.
Role at Blue Hexagon Inc.
Yasir K. worked at Blue Hexagon Inc. as the Head of Threat Intelligence and Operations from 2018 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this capacity, he was responsible for leading efforts in threat intelligence, enhancing the company's capabilities in identifying and responding to cybersecurity threats.