Rahil Arora
About Rahil Arora
Rahil Arora is a Staff Security Engineer at TRM Labs, specializing in application and product security. He has extensive experience in security engineering, having worked in both startups and large corporations, and holds a Master's degree in Security Informatics from The Johns Hopkins University.
Work at TRM Labs
Rahil Arora has been employed at TRM Labs as a Staff Security Engineer since 2023. In this role, he contributes to the security initiatives of the company, which focuses on blockchain analytics and compliance solutions. His position involves applying his extensive knowledge of security engineering to enhance the security posture of TRM Labs in the Greater Seattle Area.
Education and Expertise
Rahil Arora earned a Master of Science in Security Informatics from The Johns Hopkins University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, which he attended from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation in security engineering, with a specialization in application and product security, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.
Background
Rahil Arora has a diverse professional background, having worked in both startup environments and large corporations. His career began as a Software Security Intern at Cigital, Inc in 2014. He has since held various positions, including Security Engineer at NCC Group and Application Security Engineer at Palo Alto Networks. His experience spans multiple roles, culminating in his current position as a Staff Security Engineer.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at TRM Labs, Rahil Arora worked at Palo Alto Networks in two capacities: as an Application Security Engineer from 2015 to 2018 and as a Senior Security Engineer from 2018 to 2020. He also served as a Founding Security Engineer at Flexport from 2020 to 2023. His roles at these organizations involved significant contributions to security projects, enhancing his expertise in the field.
International Experience
Rahil Arora has gained international experience through his role as a researcher at L3S Research Center in Hannover, Germany, where he worked for five months in 2013. This experience has contributed to his global perspective on security research and practices, enriching his capabilities as a security engineer.