Yaamini Barathi Mohan is a cybersecurity professional, AI security advocate, and mentor with a passion for cloud security, vulnerability management, and AI-driven security solutions. As the Vice President of WiCyS Austin, she is dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting diversity in the industry.
With experience in Vulnerability Management at Dell Technologies and Ethical Hacking at RSA Security, Yaamini has worked across penetration testing, threat intelligence, and security automation. Along the way, she has been honored with recognitions such as Cybersecurity Woman of the Year, the SANS Difference Maker Award 2024, the Cyberjutsu Rising Star Award, and inclusion in the Top 50 Mentors in the U.S.
Beyond her technical work, Yaamini is committed to mentorship and community building, actively supporting women and underrepresented groups in cybersecurity through platforms like Ask Me and Topmate.io. She enjoys speaking at conferences, sharing insights on AI-powered security automation, ethical hacking, and cloud security challenges, and learning from the experiences of others in the field.
She believes that continuous learning and collaboration are key to staying ahead in cybersecurity. By bridging the gap between AI and security, Yaamini hopes to contribute to a smarter and more resilient digital future