OUR INSTRUCTORS

Why Our Instructors Are Exceptional

Industry Experts with Real-World Experience

Our instructors are seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of real-world experience to our courses. Each of our instructors has worked on the front lines of API security, handled complex challenges, and have worked through innovative solutions. Their practical knowledge ensures that you receive an education rooted in the practical realities of the industry.

Passionate Educators Committed to Your Success

At APIsec University, our instructors are not just experts in their fields, but they are also dedicated educators. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping you succeed. Our instructors are committed to providing an engaging and informative learning experience.

Vendor-Neutral Education

At APIsec University, we pride ourselves on providing vendor-neutral education. Our instructors focus on teaching principles, techniques, and best practices that are applicable across various tools and platforms. This approach ensures that you develop an adaptable skill set, setting you up to be proficient in any environment.

By learning from our exceptional instructors, you gain insights and skills that go beyond textbooks, preparing you to excel in the dynamic world of API security.

Meet the Team

Meet the expert instructors, formative advisors, and founders at APIsec University!
Our team of seasoned cybersecurity professionals brings real-world experience and cutting-edge knowledge to help you master API security.

Our Instructors

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Jason Harmon

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CTO at Stoplight

As CTO of Stoplight, Jason Harmon oversees a world-class engineering team seeking to solve the software industry’s API design problems.

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Corey Ball

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Senior Manger,
Pentesting at Moss Adams

The author of Hacking APIs, and founder of APIsec University, Corey has emerged as one of the leading experts in API security.

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Dan Barahona

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AIsec University

Dan brings over 20 years of cybersecurity experience with executive leadership roles at APIsec, Qualys, Anomali, ArcSight and others.

Shaked Edri, Data Analyst Team Lead, Upstream Security

Shaked Edri

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Data Analyst Team Lead, Upstream Security

Shaked is an experienced data analyst and product manager with 7 years of expertise. She thrives on tackling complex data-driven challenges, especially in the automotive and smart mobility field.

Tom Kaplan, Data Analyst Team Lead, Upstream Security

Tom Kaplan

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Data Analyst Team Lead, Upstream Security

Tom, with over 7 years of experience in data analytics and cybersecurity, leads a team of data analysts. His passion is analysing data to enhance cybersecurity, particularly in the connected vehicle realm.

Anthony Aragues

Anthony Aragues

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Head of APIsec Labs

Anthony has a 20+ year career in Security for government, enterprise and small companies.
He brings security knowledge from a well rounded perspective of being an active developer, security researcher and support for customers in the field.

Our Advisory Board

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Raj Umadas

Director of Security
at ActBlue
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Alex Savage

Head of Integrations
at Advanced
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Gabrielle Botbol

Offensive Security Advisor at Desjardins
Ads Dawson, Senior Security Engineer at Cohere

Ads Dawson

Senior Security Engineer at Cohere