Donavan Cheah

Donavan Cheah is an experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at Thales since September 2021, where responsibilities include leading Threat and Vulnerability Management (TVM) and conducting Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) for various sectors. Donavan also acts as a Cybersecurity Mentor at MentorCruise, guiding individuals transitioning into the cybersecurity field. Prior experience includes being a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at ITSEC Asia and a Senior Engineer at DSTA, where Donavan developed threat assessment capabilities and enhanced cybersecurity literacy. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Georgia Institute of Technology, an MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from National University of Singapore. Additionally, Donavan is a member of the Synack Red Team.