This is Serhan W. Bahar

Some kind of security guy (swb)

Serhan is a cybersecurity professional with both academic and extensive industry experience at FAANG, major telecoms, and pioneers in blockchain, Web3, and fintech. His expertise spans Application Security, Blockchain Security, Cryptography, DevSecOps, IAM, Infrastructure Security, and Network Security. He has published multiple academic papers, created open-source tools and CTFs, established open-source projects, and mentored over 100 students who are now in the industry. An amateur photographer, he loves cinematography, sci-fi movies, metal music, science, psychology, and neuroscience.

Work Experience

Security Engineer

Amazon

Head of Application Security

Parity Technologies

Sr. Security Engineer

Status.im & IFT

Sr. Blockchain Security Architect

Dynasty Studios

Chief Information Security Officer

Enno Wallet

Enterprise Security Architect

Etiya

Sr. Security Advisor

Canias ERP

Cybersecurity Analyst

BtcTurk

Cybersecurity Consultant

EvaGroup

Education

M.Sc. Cyber Security and Data Analytics (ABD)

Loughborough University (Dropped out)

M.Sc. Management Information Systems

Beykent University

B.Sc. Sociology

Anadolu University

B.Sc. Computer Science

Bilkent University (Dropped out)

B.Sc. Applied Physics

Ankara University (Dropped out)

Certifications

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

ISACA
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CompTIA SecurityX ce Certification

CompTIA
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Google Cybersecurity Specialization

Google & Coursera
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Google Project Management Specialization

Google & Coursera
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BTA Certified Blockchain Developer - Ethereum (CBDE)

Blockchain Training Alliance
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Google IT Support Specialization

Google & Coursera
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Microsoft
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Sales Leadership Micro MBA

Pearson - Btec IBS Turkiye
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Certified Coach (LIVCON)

LIVCON
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NLP Certificate (LIVCON)

LIVCON
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Trainer Certificate (LIVCON)

LIVCON
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Publications

The CryptoNeo Threat Modelling Framework (CNTMF): Securing Neobanks and Fintech in Integrated Blockchain Ecosystems

2025 — Serhan W. Bahar

Quantum-Resilient Privacy Ledger (QRPL): A Sovereign Digital Currency for the Post-Quantum Era

2025 — Serhan W. Bahar

Advanced Security Threat Modelling for Blockchain-Based FinTech Applications

2023 — Serhan W. Bahar

Talks & Conferences

Common Security Risks in Polkadot and Substrate Development (Developer Conference)

2024 — Serhan W. Bahar, Giovanny Gongora

Security Collaboration in Substrate (Developer Conference)

2024 — Serhan W. Bahar, Karsten Nohl, Giovanny Gongora

Application Security 101 (Polkadot Blockchain Academy)

2023 — Serhan W. Bahar

Blog Post

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Get In Touch

The best way to get in touch with me is to send a clear email stating what you need or expect from me. I read and reply to all of my emails. But before sending an email, please check this first: https://nohello.net/en/. Do not send an email like this: “Hey Serhan, how can I reach out to you?” You already have by emailing me. Contact me: serhan@swb.sh