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Women in Cybersecurity

Four-part webinar series presented by HCL AppScan.

We Build Better Together - Influence the Next Unica!

Introduction

Join us for Women in Cybersecurity, a four-part webinar series spotlighting the women driving innovation and security at HCLSoftware. Each live episode will include in-depth interviews with directors, managers, and engineers involved in the development and support of industry-leading security software. Our guests will be sharing their experiences, challenges, and insights, and offering inspiration and practical advice for those looking to make an impact in the world of technology and cybersecurity.

Sessions for Women in CyberSecurity

Webinar 1

Theme: From R&D to Cloud Computing, Innovative Female Engineers.

Webinar 2

Theme: Securing the Future with Global Teams and Agile Development

Webinar 3

Theme: Leadership in Software Support, from DevOps to AppSec

Webinar 4

Theme: Shaping the Evolution of AppSec through Product Management.

Webinar 1: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, 11:45 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Shailaja Golikeri | Associate Director

Shailaja Golikeri was the AppScan US R&D Lab lead, managing a cross-functional team delivering SAST technology for HCL AppScan’s on-premises and cloud offerings. She joined HCL through IBM, working on ClearCase before transitioning to AppScan. She also served as the CFIUS compliance and implementation lead for the HCL AppScan organization. After 45 years in the software industry, she is retiring.

Samantha Gustafson | Senior Software Engineer

Samantha Gustafson is a Senior Software Engineer on the HCL AppScan Cloud team. With nearly six years at HCL, she has contributed to various HCL AppScan projects and leads HCL AppScan Go!, overseeing feature planning and bug fixes. She holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Connecticut. In her free time, she enjoys caring for 60+ houseplants and being creative while watching movies.

Webinar 2: Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, 11:45 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Urmi Chatterjee | Senior Engineering Manager

Urmi Chatterjee leads the Chelmsford AppScan SAST research lab. She is an experienced engineering leader, specializing in application security, with a focus on building robust, cross-geo software teams for product development. Urmi believes that collaboration and communication are key to building teams that are passionate about product quality and delivery. She received her Masters in Computer Science from Delhi University, India.

Michaela Perrotta | Senior Software Developer

Michaela Perrotta majored in Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration at Northeastern University. She has a background in Agile and Scrum development methodologies and is skilled in providing administrative, project, design, and software development support. With expertise in Java, JavaScript, and Python, she excels in both team-based and independent work environments in fast-paced settings.

Webinar 3: Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, 11:45 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Pooja Naidu | Senior Manager Support Engineering

Pooja Naidu, Head of Support for HCL AppScan, has over 20 years of experience in software application support, specializing in Secure DevOps and Application Security. She leads high-performing teams to deliver secure, innovative solutions and optimize CI/CD pipelines for scalability and resilience. Passionate about collaboration, she enhances operational efficiency, application performance, and security while driving automation and customer-centric support excellence.

Webinar 4: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025, 11:45 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Billy Weber | Director of Product Management

Billy Weber is a Product Management Director at HCLSoftware where she leads the team overseeing the HCL AppScan platform, including HCL AppScan on Cloud and HCL AppScan 360º. She has over 20 years of experience in application security, software development, and product management. Billy holds an MSc in Computer Science and a BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics, both awarded with honors from Tel Aviv University.

Kathleen Brady Jackson | Senior Product Manager

Kathleen Brady Jackson is a Senior Product Manager for HCL AppScan. She has more than 15 years of product management experience focused on social software applications, unified communications, and application security. Her career spans dynamic roles within startups as well as large enterprises. Skiing, exploring nature, and spending time with family and friends are her happy places.

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