Siddhesh Yawalkar

Siddhesh Yawalkar is a seasoned professional in application security and engineering, currently serving as Senior Manager of Application Security at Intuit since November 2021, where leadership in Web Application Security and Browser and Javascript Supply Chain Security is emphasized. Yawalkar also contributes as an Advisory Council Member for the Cybersecurity for Executives program at California State University, Chico, providing curriculum advice on emerging technology and defense techniques. Previously, Yawalkar directed software engineering at Tala Security, leading the browser security team until its acquisition by Intuit in November 2021. Prior experiences include roles at Georgia Institute of Technology, Cisco, and the Indian Institute of Science, focusing on firmware security, network security, and the Internet of Things in healthcare. Yawalkar holds a Master of Science in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University.