Vangelis is a software developer, penetration tester, and PhD candidate.He applies his skills at his job as Chief Technology Officer at Tremau and his research focus revolves around API and web application security. His academic research is focused on machine learning in web application security and the development of proactive web application security. During his free time, Vangelis is helping start-ups secure themselves on the Internet and get a leg up in security terms. During the past years he has published and presented research regarding API control functions for ships, smart locks, IP cameras, EV chargers and many other IoT devices. He has performed extensive research on the stakerware industry.