Kadir Eksi

Senior Cyber Security Researcher | CISSP

Netherlands

About

As a seasoned Application Security Engineer with over 6 years of experience, I have a proven track record in securing digital environments through innovative research and the application of cutting-edge technologies. My expertise lies in spearheading advanced cybersecurity R&D initiatives, and mentoring developers to integrate security best practices seamlessly into their workflows. I hold a CISSP and CTIA certification, which enhances my proficiency in designing and implementing robust security frameworks. I bring extensive experience in source code analysis, secure CI/CD pipeline design, and hands-on skills with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS and Kubernetes. Additionally, I am well-versed in compliance frameworks and standards including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR and PIPEDA. Passionate about cybersecurity research, committed to staying ahead of emerging threats and continuously enhancing the security posture

Experience

  • Senior DevSecOps Engineer at ASML
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Senior Application Security Engineer at getirfinans
    Dec 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Senior Cyber Security Researcher at PRODAFT
    Aug 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Designed secure CI/CD pipelines, researched emerging cloud threats, and led cross-functional teams to tackle evolving cybersecurity challenges effectively.

  • Software Engineer at Pixar Animation Studios
    Sep 2019 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Conducted code reviews for Pixar's Renderman, developed advanced Python security features, and integrated secure practices with Kubernetes threat modeling.

  • Cyber Security Researcher at PRODAFT
    Jul 2017 - Aug 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Enhanced threat detection through R&D, integrated security into SDLC, and performed vulnerability assessments with remediation recommendations for improved defense.