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Women in Cybersecurity

Four-part webinar series presented by HCL AppScan.

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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.

Episodes and Registration Links

Webinar 1: From R&D to Cloud Computing, Innovative Female Engineers

Join us on LinkedIn Live for a wide-ranging conversation with HCLSoftware engineers Shailaja Golikeri and Samantha Gustafson. Each of our guests has unique experience and insights on working in the fields of technology and cybersecurity and we are looking forward to learning about their careers, challenges, and motivations.

Hosted by: HCL AppScan

Speakers: Shailaja Golikeri, Samantha Gustafson

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

Webinar 2: Securing the Future with Global Teams and Agile Development

Guests Urmi Chatterjee and Michaela Perrotta, both engineers with HCLSoftware, began their technology careers on different sides of the globe. In this second webinar episode on LinkedIn live they will be discussing their careers in cybersecurity and the challenges of leading global teams and working in different development models.

Hosted by: HCL AppScan

Speakers: Urmi Chatterjee, Michaela Perrotta

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

Webinar 3: Leadership in Software Support, from DevOps to AppSec

Register today for our third LinkedIn Live episode with guest Pooja Naidu, Head of Support for HCL AppScan. Pooja will be sharing stories from a 20-year career that has been focused on the human side of technology use. Learn about what motivated her start in this industry and what continues to challenge and inspire her work today.

Hosted by: HCL AppScan

Speakers: Pooja Naidu

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

Webinar 4: Shaping the Evolution of AppSec through Product Management

Mark your calendars for this LinkedIn Live interview with two leading product managers for HCL AppScan; Billy Weber and Kathleen Brady Jackson. Both of these women have made significant contributions in the field of application security and we look forward to hearing their stories and understanding their unique perspectives on this critically important industry.

Hosted by: HCL AppScan

Speakers: Billy Weber, Kathleen Brady Jackson

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

Speakers

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.

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.

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.

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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