Shashank Gupta

Shashank Gupta boasts over 12 years of expertise in cloud security, artificial intelligence, and distributed systems, where he has led and developed cutting-edge security technologies. His notable contributions include spearheading projects such as the Lookout Distributed Proxy Engine and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), as well as cloud sandboxing.

During his time at Zscaler, Gupta made significant advancements in AI/ML infrastructure, elevating the Zero-Day Threat Protection Service. He has also been instrumental in product development for storage backup systems at major companies like Commvault and EMC-Dell Isilon.

While at Arkose Labs, Shashank was the architect behind the Traffic Shaper product – a ground-breaking blend of machine learning and security designed to thwart volumetric DDOS attacks by botnets. Gupta's passion lies in merging the realms of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to develop innovative security solutions. He thrives on tackling challenges in cloud security and distributed systems, showcasing his dedication.