Venkateswara Rao Karri
About Venkateswara Rao Karri
Venkateswara Rao Karri is a Senior Security Engineer with extensive experience in application security and bug bounty program management. He has worked at notable companies including PayPal and Credit Karma, and possesses a strong background in cryptography and key management systems.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Venkateswara Rao Karri serves as a Senior Security Engineer at Credit Karma, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Oakland, California, he focuses on enhancing the security posture of the organization. His role involves implementing security measures and addressing vulnerabilities to protect sensitive information.
Previous Experience at PayPal
Venkateswara Karri has extensive experience at PayPal, where he worked in various capacities from 2013 to 2021. He started as an Application Security Engineer and later transitioned to MTS1, Information Security Engineer. His tenure at PayPal included a focus on managing Bug Bounty programs and addressing security issues, contributing to the overall security framework of the organization.
Background in Software Engineering
Before his time at PayPal, Venkateswara Karri worked at Ness Technologies as a Senior Software Engineer from 2011 to 2013. He also spent three years at Tata Consultancy Services as a System Engineer from 2008 to 2011. This background provided him with a solid foundation in software development and security practices.
Education and Expertise
Venkateswara Karri earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. He possesses expertise in cryptography, key management systems, and mitigating OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, which are critical for ensuring application security.
Skills in Security Engineering
Venkateswara Karri is skilled in utilizing Agile and Scrum methodologies in his security engineering projects. He has experience implementing CAPTCHA solutions to enhance web application security, demonstrating his commitment to addressing security challenges effectively.