Ashish Kumar
About Ashish Kumar
Ashish Kumar is a Security Researcher with experience at Bugcrowd and HackerOne since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, and possesses strong programming skills in multiple languages.
Work at Bugcrowd
Ashish Kumar has been employed at Bugcrowd as a Security Researcher since 2018. During his tenure of six years, he has contributed to various security research initiatives and projects. His role involves identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing the security posture of client applications through comprehensive testing and analysis.
Work at HackerOne
In addition to his role at Bugcrowd, Ashish Kumar has also been working as a Security Researcher at HackerOne since 2018. His responsibilities include conducting security assessments and collaborating with clients to improve their security measures. His experience in this position complements his work at Bugcrowd, allowing him to gain extensive knowledge in the field.
Education and Expertise
Ashish Kumar holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, where he studied from 2018 to 2022. He also completed his high school education at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, achieving a score of 91.3%. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills in programming languages such as C++, C, Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL.
Internship Experience
Ashish Kumar gained practical experience through internships, including a position at Standard Chartered. He also interned at Virtually Testing Foundation for one month in 2020 in Los Angeles, California. These internships allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in real-world scenarios and enhance his skills in security research.
Leadership Roles
Ashish Kumar has taken on leadership roles during his academic career. He serves as the President of the Student Gymkhana at IIT ISM Dhanbad, where he oversees student activities and initiatives. Additionally, he is the division head of Infosec at CyberLabs, the coding club of IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, where he leads efforts in information security.