SHARAN KUMAR N ✅

DevOps Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India13 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in Red Teaming and threat emulation.
  • Proficient in integrating security within DevSecOps.
  • Innovative in AI-driven security automation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert specializing in threat management and secure development practices.

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Skills

Core Skills

Red TeamingCloud SecurityApplication Security

Other Skills

BacktrackComputer SecurityCryptographyDNSDomain Name System (DNS)Ethical HackingFirewallsInformation SecurityLinuxManagementMetasploitMobile SecurityNetwork SecurityNetworkingPenetration Testing

About

I am a dynamic cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in threat & vulnerability management, penetration testing, AI-driven automation, and DevSecOps practices. With a strong foundation in Agile processes, I specialize in transforming adversary insights into proactive security measures, combining offensive strategies with cutting-edge automation and secure development practices.Key Expertise:- > Red Teaming & Adversary Emulation: Leading quarterly red-team exercises and providing purple-team engagements for government and enterprise clients across sectors such as banking, maritime, and critical infrastructure.- > Penetration Testing: Managing continuous pentesting efforts to identify vulnerabilities and deliver actionable insights that strengthen security postures.- > DevSecOps & Secure Development: Integrating security into the development lifecycle through DevSecOps, ensuring that secure coding practices and automated testing are built into every phase of development.- > AI-driven Automation: Building security tools and process automations that enhance red-team operations and streamline vulnerability management, utilizing AI for smarter threat detection and incident response.- > Agile Security: Applying Agile methodologies to continuously improve security workflows, ensuring rapid adaptation to evolving threats and business needs.What I Do:- > Continuous Risk Assessment: Conducting risk assessments, managing vulnerabilities, and automating security processes through AI-driven tools to ensure proactive defense strategies.- > Collaborative Security: Working directly with clients to improve security postures through Agile security frameworks, while mentoring teams on vulnerability remediation and threat detection best practices.- > Innovative Tool Development: Developing and implementing security tools and frameworks that align with the latest threats, automating routine tasks to maximize efficiency and coverage.With a passion for cyber resilience and continuous improvement, I thrive on integrating security at every layer of the development process, ensuring businesses stay one step ahead of potential threats while maintaining operational agility.

Experience

World bank group

2 roles

IT Officer, Security, Risk and Compliance

Promoted

Nov 2021Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Red TeamingCloud SecurityApplication SecurityWeb Application SecurityVulnerability Assessment

Information Security Specialist

Dec 2017Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Cloud SecurityApplication SecurityVulnerability Assessment

Synack red team

Security Researcher

Sep 2016Jun 2024 · 7 yrs 9 mos

Red TeamingApplication Security

Cognizant

Associate - Enterprise Risk & Security Solutions

Jun 2016Dec 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos · Chennai Area, India

Cloud SecurityApplication Security

Time inc.

Security Consultant

Nov 2015Jun 2016 · 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Application Security

Tata communications

Security Analyst

Jun 2015Nov 2015 · 5 mos · Chennai Area, India

Application Security

Information security governance pvt ltd.

Security Engineer

Jun 2012Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Chennai Area, India

Education

SRM IST Chennai

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Operations Research & Systems

Jan 2010Jan 2012

SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Chennai ,Tamil Nadu

Bachelor's degree — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Jan 2006Jan 2010

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