Mohammad Owais
@mohammadowais
Security Manager and Offensive Security Specialist focused on penetration testing and vulnerability research.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Security Manager and Offensive Security Specialist with strong expertise in penetration testing, application security, and vulnerability research. I’ve built my reputation through responsible disclosure and program collaboration, and I’m energized by turning findings into practical, secure outcomes.
As a “Top 400 Bugcrowd researcher,” I’ve delivered “300+ validated vulnerability disclosures since 2018.” I’m also recognized multiple times through public vulnerability reporting programs, including mentions in Google’s, Mozilla Firefox’s, and Opera’s Hall of Fame for responsible vulnerability contributions.
I lead security initiatives that improve secure development practices and help organizations build resilient security programs. My work spans vulnerability assessment, security best practices, security patch management, and customer-focused penetration testing, including leading PT projects and ensuring customer satisfaction.
I also develop security projects and tooling that increase testing coverage and speed—like cache deception detection, automated parameter security testing, and a Burp Suite extension for encrypted traffic analysis. I bring security automation and careful secure code review into every engagement to help teams remediate vulnerabilities effectively and sustainably.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Penetration Tester
Snapsec
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Managed customer engagements and penetration testing projects at Snapsec, handling customer relationship needs and security patch management.
Penetration Tester
Snapsec
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Performed penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for web and API security engagements, including vulnerability writing and assessment activities.
Independent Security Researcher
Inspectiv
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 6 months)
Worked as an independent security researcher with Inspectiv, reporting security vulnerabilities to international companies.
Worked as an independent security researcher on HackerOne, reporting security vulnerabilities to organizations through coordinated disclosure.
Conducted security vulnerability research and bug bounty hunting, reporting vulnerabilities to Bugcrowd-partner organizations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kurukshetra University
Certificate of Completion, Computer Science Engineering
Completed a certificate of completion in Computer Science Engineering at Kurukshetra University. Built foundational knowledge in software engineering, networking, and systems that supported later specialization in application security and offensive security.
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