About

Max Veytsman is a seasoned software engineer, entrepreneur, and professional hacker with over 11 years of relevant experience in the tech industry. Currently, he is working as a Senior Software Engineer at GitHub, where he is responsible for developing and improving the Vulnerable Dependency alerts and the GitHub Advisory Database. He also played a key role in the development and launch of Dependency Insights, which helps organizations track the open-source software they depend on. Max's journey in the tech industry started with his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Toronto in 2011. He then went on to attend the Recurse Center in 2014 and Y Combinator in 2015, where he honed his skills in software engineering and entrepreneurship. He co-founded Appcanary, a security monitoring company that was later acquired by GitHub in 2018. As a Co-Founder, he led the development of the company's flagship product that helps users monitor their servers and notifies them of any security vulnerabilities. Before joining GitHub, Max worked as a Senior Security Consultant at Include Security LLC, where he conducted source code audits and black box assessments of web and mobile applications. He has a diverse tech stack that includes expertise in software engineering, mobile, and web development. Max is a professional hacker who is passionate about cybersecurity and has a deep understanding of the security risks associated with software engineering. He is available for consulting and is always looking for new challenges to tackle. With his wealth of experience and expertise, Max is a valuable asset to any organization looking to improve their software engineering processes and enhance their cybersecurity posture.