Vihar Shah
About Vihar Shah
Vihar Shah is a Research Scientist with a background in computer software engineering. He has worked at Sophos, Pactera EDGE, and currently Trellix, contributing to the field of threat research and anti-spam analysis.
Current Role at Trellix
Vihar Shah currently serves as a Research Scientist at Trellix, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on research initiatives that contribute to the company's cybersecurity solutions. His expertise in threat analysis and software engineering supports the development of advanced security technologies.
Previous Experience at Sophos
Before joining Trellix, Vihar Shah worked at Sophos as a Threat Researcher from 2016 to 2019. During his three years in this role, based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, he contributed to the identification and analysis of cybersecurity threats, enhancing the company's threat intelligence capabilities.
Experience at Pactera EDGE
From 2020 to 2022, Vihar Shah was employed at Pactera EDGE as an anti-spam analyst. Over the course of two years, he focused on developing strategies to combat spam and improve email security, leveraging his background in software engineering to enhance anti-spam technologies.
Educational Background
Vihar Shah holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Software Engineering from Gujarat University, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his education at Nirma University, earning a Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) from 2013 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in cybersecurity.