Paras S.

Paras S. has extensive experience in the field of cybersecurity and information technology. They are currently serving as the Head of Security and IT Engineering at Dave, where they are responsible for ensuring the safety and integrity of the company's systems. Prior to this, Paras held the position of Trust - Privacy & Security Lead at Instagram, where they led a team in addressing user trust issues related to privacy, security, and integrity. They also worked at Facebook as a Group Manager, Technical PM - Security & Privacy, overseeing a team that focused on data security, privacy, and bug bounty programs. Before that, Paras worked at UBS as the Director of Cyber Security Services & Products, where they developed and executed a cyber security strategy to protect the company from cyber threats. They also held various positions at Barclays Capital, including Vice President - Global Information Security, where they managed global security operations and were responsible for threat and vulnerability management, among other duties. Paras began their career at FAIR ISAAC CORP, providing application support for fraud detection systems, and later worked at Samsung SDSA as a Data Center Operations specialist. They also gained experience as a Support Technician at the New Brunswick Board of Education, providing technical support for the school district's technology infrastructure. Their first job was as a Technical Support Specialist at IDT Corporation, where they provided support to customers using telephony and internet services.

Paras S. completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at Rutgers University from 1996 to 2001. Later, from 2003 to 2005, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems, specializing in Information Security at Stevens Institute of Technology.