Ruchira Pokhriyal
Amazon Web Services
Associate Cloud Developer-Security
Ruchira Pokhriyal is a seasoned Cybersecurity expert who holds specialization in Web-Application PenTesting, Cloud Security & Digital Forensics. Her educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s & a Master’s degree in computer Science & another Master’s degree in Cybersecurity. She is currently working as a Cloud Security Specialist and volunteer Incident Responder at Amazon Web Services (AWS). She keeps herself involved with well-known cybersecurity communities such as OWASP where she’s a part of the Women in App Sec team & WiCyS where she’s been a member & speaker & affiliate leader. Ruchira is also on the advisory board of a non-profit organization called Breaking Barriers-Women in Cybersecurity, which is focused on educating & empowering women who want to pursue a career in Cybersecurity. You’d often hear and see her advocate for D&I, specifically: LGBTQ+ Visibility, Neurodiversity, and Women of Color in in STEM. Ruchira believes in growing with the community, being supportive & giving back as much as she can & is always looking to collaborate with like-minded individuals.
