Evangelos Mitakidis
About Evangelos Mitakidis
Evangelos Mitakidis is a security researcher with extensive experience in penetration testing. He has worked at Edwards Lifesciences and Bugcrowd Inc. since 2019 and previously held a position at Accenture.
Work at Bugcrowd
Evangelos Mitakidis has been employed at Bugcrowd Inc as a Security Researcher since 2019. In this role, he focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing security measures for various clients. His expertise in penetration testing contributes to the overall security posture of the organizations he works with, ensuring that potential threats are addressed effectively.
Current Role at Edwards Lifesciences
Since 2019, Evangelos Mitakidis has served as an Internal Red Teamer and Penetration Tester at Edwards Lifesciences. In this position, he is responsible for simulating cyber attacks to identify weaknesses within the company's systems. His work is crucial in helping the organization strengthen its defenses against potential security breaches.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Evangelos Mitakidis worked at Accenture as a Senior Security Penetration Tester from 2018 to 2019. During his 11-month tenure, he was involved in assessing security vulnerabilities for various clients, providing insights and recommendations to improve their security frameworks. His experience at Accenture laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in security research and penetration testing.
Education and Expertise
Evangelos Mitakidis holds a Master of Science degree from the University of the Aegean, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He further pursued his academic career and achieved a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the same institution between 2016 and 2022. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor's degree from the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity.