Welcome
The OWASP Student Chapter at Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Pune is an officially recognized chapter under the OWASP Foundation.
Our mission is to foster a culture of security awareness, hands-on learning, and collaboration among students and aspiring security professionals.
We conduct workshops, seminars, Capture-the-Flag (CTF) competitions, and community events to help students understand and apply real-world cybersecurity skills.
Our chapter serves as a bridge between academia and the cybersecurity industry — creating opportunities to learn, build, and contribute to open-source security initiatives.
What We Do
| Activity Type |
Description |
| Workshops & Training |
Hands-on sessions covering web, mobile, and cloud security. |
| CTF Competitions |
Challenges designed to test and improve real-world hacking skills. |
| Expert Talks & Webinars |
Sessions with industry professionals on modern security practices. |
| Community Projects |
Contributions to OWASP initiatives and open-source tools. |
| Mentorship & Study Circles |
Peer learning programs for students interested in AppSec. |
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OWASP Core Team 2025-26
Meet our passionate team of 17 members driving cybersecurity education and innovation at OWASP PCCOE.
Our diverse group includes faculty advisors and dedicated core team members working together to make the digital world safer.
Faculty Coordinator
| Name |
Role |
Description |
| Dr. Asmita Manna |
Faculty Coordinator |
Provides academic guidance and institutional support for OWASP initiatives. Expert in cybersecurity research, curriculum development, and mentoring. |
Core Leadership
| Name |
Role |
Description |
| Aaryan Bhujang |
Lead |
Leads OWASP PCCOE operations and strategy. Focused on cybersecurity awareness, innovation, and community building. |
| Mohd Zeeshan Siddique |
Co-Lead |
Manages strategic planning, coordination, and community outreach. Ensures smooth functioning of chapter activities. |
Management & Operations
| Name |
Role |
Description |
| Shivam Rai |
Management Director |
Oversees organizational operations and strategic planning. Expert in leadership and process management. |
| Pruthviraj Mule |
Management Head |
Supervises execution of initiatives and ensures efficient internal coordination. |
| Aditya Hazare |
Management Head |
Coordinates workflows between teams, improving efficiency and operational execution. |
| Name |
Role |
Description |
| Nishant Bhaker |
Marketing & Sponsorship Director |
Leads marketing strategy, branding, and sponsor relations for the chapter. |
| Yuvraj Singh |
Marketing & Sponsorship Head |
Drives marketing campaigns and builds community partnerships. |
| Sai Veer |
Marketing & Sponsorship Head |
Co-leads sponsor outreach and PR initiatives to enhance OWASP’s visibility. |
Content & Design
| Name |
Role |
Description |
| Sumit Prasad |
Content & Design Director |
Heads creative strategy, ensuring visual and content consistency across all platforms. |
| Sneha Nalawade |
Content & Design Head |
Creates engaging visual and written content for OWASP communications. |
| Keshav Thakur |
Content & Design Head |
Collaborates on UI/UX design, content strategy, and media production. |
Security & CTF
| Name |
Role |
Description |
| Janhavi Pinjan |
Security & CTF Director |
Leads technical research, CTF development, and security education initiatives. |
| Rudraksh Charhate |
Security & CTF Head |
Manages CTFs and penetration testing operations for the technical division. |
Technical & Administration
| Name |
Role |
Description |
| Pushkar Kirange |
Web Development Head |
Leads secure web development projects and maintains OWASP PCCOE’s technical infrastructure. |
| Kanchan Shendage |
Secretary |
Handles documentation, record-keeping, and administrative coordination. |
| Khush Paliwal |
Treasurer |
Manages budgeting, accounting, and financial transparency for chapter activities. |