Bhavya K
About Bhavya K
Bhavya K is a Security Research Engineer with extensive experience in vulnerability assessment and management. Currently employed at Trellix, he has previously worked at SecPod Technologies and McAfee, and holds a Master of Computer Applications from St. Aloysius College, Mangalore.
Work at Trellix
Currently, Bhavya K serves as a Security Research Engineer at Trellix, a position held since 2022. In this role, Bhavya focuses on enhancing security measures and conducting research to identify vulnerabilities within systems. The work involves applying expertise in Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and utilizing tools like OVAL and jOVAL for vulnerability assessment and patch management.
Previous Experience at SecPod Technologies
Bhavya K worked as a Security Analyst at SecPod Technologies from 2010 to 2014 in Bangalore. During this four-year tenure, Bhavya developed foundational skills in security analysis and gained experience in various operating systems. This role contributed to the understanding of security protocols and vulnerability management.
Experience at McAfee
From 2016 to 2021, Bhavya K was employed as a Security Research Engineer at McAfee. Over five years, Bhavya contributed to security research initiatives and developed solutions to address security vulnerabilities. This experience further solidified expertise in security analysis and research methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Bhavya K holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree from St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, completed between 2006 and 2009. The educational background provided a strong foundation in computer science and information technology, which supports current roles in security research and analysis.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Bhavya K possesses proficiency in various operating systems, including all flavors of Linux, all versions of Windows, and Mac OS versions 10.7 to 10.9. Additionally, Bhavya is experienced in using Tortoise SVN for version control and Mantis for issue tracking. The ability to create scalable virtual test environments using VMWare virtualization tools is also a key skill.