Yaamini Barathi Mohan
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Yaamini Barathi Mohan
Additional Info
| Job title of nominated professional (or team name) | Vulnerability Response Champion |
| Company (where nominated professional or team is working) | Dell Technologies |
| Website | https://yaaminimohan.com/ |
| Company size (employees) | 10,000 or more |
| Country | United States |
| Headquarters Region | North America |
Overview
I am delighted to nominate Yaamini for Cybersecurity Women of the year award for her outstanding contributions to the cybersecurity community and her unwavering commitment to empowering women in the field.
Yaamini currently works for Dell Technologies and is instrumental in the development and testing of secure software solutions for products and services. Her noteworthy position as a Vulnerability Response Champion for VxRail underscores her expertise in analyzing and mitigating vulnerabilities within the product. With a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from Johns Hopkins University, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role.
Throughout her academic journey at Johns Hopkins University, Yaamini’s remarkable achievements were duly recognized with prestigious accolades, including the RSA Security Scholar, WiCyS Conference Student Scholar, and Black Hat Student Scholar awards. These acknowledgments underscore her dedication and excellence in the field of cybersecurity.
Yaamini’s impact extends beyond her professional role; she is deeply involved in cybersecurity communities and conferences, where she actively networks with fellow professionals. Currently serving as the Vice President of Women In Cybersecurity, Austin. She also serves as an Event organizer volunteer for Women In Cybersecurity, Colors of Inclusion chapter and as a Lead Volunteer for the Secure Diversity community. In these roles, Yaamini devotes her time to organizing events and delivering talks aimed at promoting cybersecurity and fostering diversity within the field. Her primary focus is on advocating for gender equality in cybersecurity, recognizing the need for greater representation of women in the industry.
With a significant online presence, Yaamini is a top voice on LinkedIn for cybersecurity and information security, with a following of over 2k. Through her platform, she has effectively created a deep impact and influenced the security community.
Yaamini’s commitment to education and mentorship is exemplary. She has mentored multiple students and professionals, guiding them in developing their careers in cybersecurity. Additionally, she
Accomplishments
- A seasoned professional with years of experience as a Vulnerability response champion and an MS from Johns Hopkins University in Cybersecurity.
- Recognized through various roles and honors such as: RSA Security Scholar, WiCyS Conference Student Scholar, Black Hat Student Scholar, board member of the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Austin chapter; Volunteer lead in Secure Diversity; Event organizer volunteer of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Colours of Inclusion chapter. Yaamini has volunteered to help organize major industry conferences such as RSA, Cyberjutsu, WiCyS, Bsides, Defcon, Day of Shecurity, among others.
- LinkedIn Top Voice for Cybersecurity and Information Security. She has mentored multiple students and professionals, guiding them in developing their careers in cybersecurity. Additionally, she has volunteered to present and educate professionals at various conferences, including Hack RedCon, Bsides Bloomington, CornCon, CyberCon, and many more. Through all these recognitions, Yaamini's primary goal is to help address the gender imbalance in the cybersecurity field, and she dedicated herself to helping women in the field.
