David Knap
Application Security Expert
Areas of Interest
- Application & Code Security
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle
- Cybersecurity Consulting & Training
- Cybersecurity Research
- Typography & Brand Design
Skillset
- Code Security Tools (Fortify, Checkmarx)
- Application Development (C, C++, Java)
- Web Development (HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript)
- Database Administration and Design (Oracle DBMS, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- OS Administration (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Customer and User Experience & Psychology in UX
- Marketing & Brand Design
Professional Experience
| Responsibilities | Role | |
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| Deutsche Telekom AG a telecommunications giant 2019–Present |
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Cybersecurity Engineering Expert |
| Exclusive Tours a VIP travel agency 2013–2018 |
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Marketing Specialist Senior IT Specialist |
| Czech Technical University a top-notch tech university 2015–2016 |
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Assistant Lecturer |
See more past positions and their detailed description in my online CV on LinkedIn.
Notable Project Experience
| Year | Client | Project |
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| 2023 | Deutsche Telekom | Two-day conference talk on code security at Telekom Security Summit |
| 2023 | Global automotive company, a DTAG customer | Warehouse management system code security review |
| 2022 | Magenta Telekom Austria | Secure Code developer training |
| 2022 | Global technology giant, a DTAG partner | Major global cloud infrastructure platform security review |
| 2022 | Global logistics company, a DTAG customer | Integration middleware code & supply chain security review |
| 2022 | T-Mobile Czech Republic | End to end product design for business portfolio |
| 2021 | Deutsche Telekom | Four-day conference talk on code security at Telekom Security Summit |
| 2021 | T-Systems International | Application security competence centre takeover |
| 2019 | T-Mobile Poland & Makedonski Telekom | Secure Code developer trainings |
| 2019 | Public sector client, a DTAG customer | Subsidy management system code security review |
| 2019 | T-Mobile Czech Republic | Establishing business and university cooperation |
| 2018 | Czech Technical University | Major overhaul of university feedback IS for new legal requirements |
| 2017 | Exclusive Tours | Full ICT design of new office spaces |
| 2016 | Czech Technical University | Teaching Database Theory and Oracle DBMS classes |
| 2016 | Exclusive Tours | GDPR transformation and compliance advisory |
| 2015 | Czech Technical University | Proofreading faculty magazine |
| 2011 | Nostalgia | Project lead and community management for videogame project |
Education
| Field of Study | Notable Courses | |
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| Master's Degree Czech Technical University 2018 |
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| Bachelor's Degree Czech Technical University 2016 |
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Memberships
- OWASP – Open Web Application Security Project (2023)
- Mensa Czech Republic (2016)
Publications
- Hájek, Jiří: Authentication Methods and Password Cracking (2021, bachelor thesis supervision)
- Sedláček, Jan: Design of Commercial Bug Bounty Program (2021, master thesis supervision)
- Skalák, Vojtěch: Modular Data Stream Anonymizer (2021, bachelor thesis supervision)
- Dohnal, Viktor: Sensitive Data Detector for Databases (2020, bachelor thesis supervision)
- Knap, David: Designing a New Solution for Inquiry CTU (2018)
- Knap, David: Analysis and Revision of Business Processes of Application Inquiry CTU (2016)
Certifications
- TOEIC L&R English C1 (ETS Global, 2013)
- PC Hardware and Software (Cisco Academy, 2010)
Philanthropy & Support
| Year | Project | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mazel tov! by Ec chajim in Prague | Book publication about jewish habits, culture and history |
| 2022 | Return of the Stones Memorial by Federation of Jewish Comm. in Czechia | Memorial made of restored jewish tombstones used as street paving |
| 2022 | SOS Ukraine by People in Need | Humanitarian aid for victims of Russian aggression |
| 2021 | T-Mobile Employees Help South Moravia by Via Foundation | Support for victims of a tornado disaster |
| 2021 | Nocleženka by Salvation Army | Shelter sleepover vouchers for homeless people |
| 2020 | Ventilators for Czech Hospitals by CoroVent | Emergency lung ventilators in first wave of Covid pandemy |