Tharun Tharun
@tharuntharun
Senior Technical Lead specializing in penetration testing, DevSecOps, and AI-driven security innovation.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Technical Lead and security engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and DevSecOps. I have executed hundreds of web, API, mobile, and network security assessments to identify and remediate critical vulnerabilities.
I have a strong track record in bug bounty programs and community leadership, validated by 500+ vulnerability disclosures, a Bugcrowd Top 150 ranking, Hall of Fame recognitions, and authorship of CVE-2024-20928. I have also earned high rankings and payouts on HackerOne.
My technical skillset spans SAST/DAST tools, network and embedded device testing, scripting, and building security test labs. I spearheaded DevSecOps initiatives, integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines and creating an in-house cloud configuration audit tool to automate compliance and streamline vulnerability management.
I apply AI-driven techniques to accelerate vulnerability discovery and pioneered AI security applications in healthcare devices. I mentor researchers, promote testing automation, and focus on practical, scalable security solutions that help organizations defend against evolving cyber threats.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
BUContributed as a ranked bug bounty researcher (Top 150), validating 518 vulnerabilities with 97.74% accuracy and disclosing multiple critical issues across major vendor programs.
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Coforge
Aug 2017 - Present (8 years 1 month)
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HASecurity Researcher
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Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Information Technology
Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Information Technology from Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology in 2018.
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