Chintan Shah
About Chintan Shah
Chintan Shah is a Senior Technical Lead in Security Research at Trellix, with extensive experience in threat research and vulnerability discovery. He has previously held positions at Intel Security, McAfee, and Attivo Networks, and has spoken at various international security conferences.
Work at Trellix
Chintan Shah currently serves as a Senior Technical Lead in Security Research at Trellix, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, he focuses on advancing security research initiatives. His role involves leading efforts in vulnerability discovery and enhancing detection capabilities of security products. Shah's expertise contributes to the development of innovative security solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience in Security Research
Before joining Trellix, Chintan Shah worked at McAfee as a Senior Technical Lead in Security Research from 2018 to 2022. He also held the position of Technical Lead in Security Research at Intel Security from 2014 to 2015, where he specialized in Advanced Threat Defense. Additionally, he worked at Attivo Networks® as a Software Development Engineer from 2015 to 2018 and at Intel Security in various roles from 2009 to 2014, focusing on Firewall and IPS technologies.
Education and Expertise
Chintan Shah holds a Master of Technology (MTech) in Software Systems from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Information Technology from G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology, graduating in 2005. His educational background underpins his technical expertise in security research and vulnerability discovery.
Speaking Engagements and Contributions
Chintan Shah has participated as a speaker at several international security research conferences, including AVAR, VB, BSides, and CanSecWest. His contributions to the field of security research extend beyond his professional roles, as he actively engages in blogging about security-related topics, sharing insights and knowledge with the broader community.
Background in Software Development
Chintan Shah began his career as a Software Engineer at Nevis Networks in Pune from 2008 to 2009. He later transitioned to roles that combined software development with security research, including his time at Attivo Networks®. His diverse background in software engineering and security research equips him with a comprehensive understanding of threat detection and response.