Nikhil Prabhakar
About Nikhil Prabhakar
Nikhil Prabhakar is a Lead Security Specialist at Thoughtworks, where he has worked since 2022. He has previous experience as a Senior Security Engineer at IGS and has held various roles in the security field since completing his engineering degree in Information Technology.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Nikhil Prabhakar has been employed at ThoughtWorks since 2022, serving as a Lead Security Specialist. In this role, he focuses on enhancing security measures and protocols within the organization. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Security Specialist at ThoughtWorks from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to various security initiatives and projects.
Previous Experience in Security Engineering
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Nikhil worked at IGS as a Senior Security Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His responsibilities included implementing security solutions and addressing vulnerabilities in systems. He also gained experience as an intern at Microsoft in 2016, where he was involved in security-related tasks for a duration of two months.
Leadership in Open Security Community
Nikhil serves as a Chapter Leader at null The Open Security Community since 2019. In this capacity, he leads initiatives aimed at promoting security awareness and best practices within the community. His leadership role reflects his commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in the field of cybersecurity.
Education and Expertise
Nikhil Prabhakar earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, studying from 2013 to 2016. He also completed his pre-university education in Computer Science at St Joseph's PU College from 2007 to 2009. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in security engineering.