SHARAN KUMAR N ✅ — DevOps Engineer
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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert specializing in threat management and secure development practices.
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Experience: 13 yrs
Skills
- Red Teaming
- Cloud Security
- Application Security
Career Highlights
- Expert in Red Teaming and threat emulation.
- Proficient in integrating security within DevSecOps.
- Innovative in AI-driven security automation.
Work Experience
World Bank Group
IT Officer, Security, Risk and Compliance (4 yrs 4 mos)
Information Security Specialist (3 yrs 11 mos)
Synack Red Team
Security Researcher (7 yrs 9 mos)
Cognizant
Associate - Enterprise Risk & Security Solutions (1 yr 6 mos)
Time Inc.
Security Consultant (7 mos)
Tata Communications
Security Analyst (5 mos)
Information Security Governance Pvt Ltd.
Security Engineer (2 yrs 3 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at SRM IST Chennai
Bachelor's degree at SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Chennai ,Tamil Nadu