About Vinayak
Vinayak Khandelwal is a seasoned software engineer with specialized expertise in cybersecurity, emphasizing threat intelligence, penetration testing, and network security. His skills extend to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating complex cyber threats, underpinned by a strong background in vulnerability management and cloud security. Vinayak stands out for his ability to integrate development and security teams, fostering the creation of robust and secure systems. His career trajectory demonstrates a clear focus on roles such as SOC analyst or security engineer, where he leverages his skills to strengthen and enhance organizational security postures.
Vinayak's impact in the cybersecurity field is evident from his contributions at Cowbell Cyber Inc., where he has significantly improved operational efficiency in AWS cloud and application security. He has led the development of a dynamic security dashboard, cutting down vulnerability resolution time by a remarkable 70%, and instituted an incident response plan that reduced mean time to resolution by 50%. His proficiency in penetration testing and threat intelligence has been crucial in mitigating security risks and enhancing codebase security by 60% through the integration of SAST and SCA tools in the CI/CD pipeline. Additionally, his academic endeavors at Johns Hopkins University, where he is pursuing a Masters in Information Security, further illustrate his commitment to advancing in this field with a concentration on Security Research & Engineering.