Rakesh Kumar

Founder

Hyderabad, Telangana, India12 yrs 8 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Founder of a stealth-mode startup in cybersecurity.
  • Over a decade of experience in secure software design.
  • Innovator in behavioral biometrics for continuous authentication.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Architect specializing in behavioral biometrics and secure software design.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software ArchitectureMobile Application DevelopmentIos DevelopmentProject Management

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAlgorithmsApplication DevelopmentApplication Performance EnhancementApplication Programming InterfacesAuthenticationBack-End Web DevelopmentCC++Core JavaCryptographyCybersecurityData SecurityDesign ReviewEclipse

About

🚀 Founder | Cybersecurity Architect | Behavioral Biometrics Innovator Founder of a stealth-mode startup building continuous authentication for enterprise endpoints using behavioral biometrics. I bring over a decade of experience in secure software design, with a focus on zero trust, real-time user verification, and frictionless security. 🔹 Core Strengths: ✅ Continuous Authentication | Behavioral Biometrics | Endpoint Security ✅ Secure SDLC | Threat Modeling | Compliance (FedRAMP, NIST, SOC2) ✅ Cloud-Native Architecture | Generative AI | Emerging Tech R&D 💡 Mission & Focus: Redefining identity assurance by blending behavioral signals and machine intelligence to secure workforce access without disrupting user experience. 🎓 Academic & Research: Pursuing a Doctorate in Emerging Technologies with a focus on Generative AI and behavioral biometrics for cybersecurity applications. Let’s connect to talk about the future of enterprise security, continuous identity, and AI-driven authentication.

Experience

Stealth startup

Founder

Jun 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Cyberark

2 roles

Software Architect

Promoted

Jan 2023 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • The CyberArk identity security platform enables secure access for any identity — human or machine — to any resource or environment from anywhere, using any device.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing technical leadership for business capabilities in Mobile Apps and Endpoint Agents.
  • Designing solutions while considering scalability, availability, reliability, stability, security and performance.
  • Defining architectural standards and tools for development initiatives.
  • Enforcing Secure Software Development Lifecycle processes and driving Security reviews and Threat modelling.
  • Researching, monitoring, and evaluating emerging technologies and recommending long-term technology solutions.
  • Mentoring and coaching team members.
Software ArchitectureMobile Application DevelopmentWeb Application SecurityMobile App securityScrumAgile Methodologies+1

Senior Software Engineer

Nov 2019 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • In my role as a Senior Software Engineer at CyberArk, I spearheaded the growth and development of a team of engineers, focusing on designing and implementing new features for iOS App and Mac OS Agents. I also played a key role in enhancing the security posture of mobile apps and developing a Mac Cloud Agent to support various business capabilities. Additionally, I successfully led the transition of Endpoints agents and mobile app from Idaptive to CyberArk, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.

Rizzle

Senior Software Engineer

Apr 2019 – Sep 2019 · 5 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

  • Rizzle is the home of short videos. Create original content easily with your phone. Discuss, debate, sing, play, talk about anything you want! Forget the long hours of editing and hosting that show or Vlog you’ve had in you all along.
  • As an initial member of the Mobile iOS team, I executed the first roadmap for the mobile application team. Some of the core features I developed include the "For You" feed, data management layer, analytics handling, and performance improvements for the Rizzle iOS application.

Udacity

Independent Consulting

Oct 2018 – Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • As a consultant to the educational platform, such as Udacity, I utilize my specialized knowledge in the field of iOS App Development and my strong communication skills to provide project reviews and other student support services.

Coviam

Software Engineer iOS

Jan 2018 – Mar 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bangalore, India · On-site

  • As a member of the Mobile App Development division, I actively participated in defining and evolving standard practices and procedures. I worked collaboratively with other developers to architect, design, implement, and integrate new and improved features with the highest possible quality.
  • Some of my major contributions to my job included:
  • Developed an iOS application for Blibli, an Indonesian e-commerce company. Worked on various features and improvements to enhance application performance.
  • Created an International Hotel Bookings feature within the Blibli iOS Application.
  • Gained hands-on experience with different architectures such as MVC, MVVM, VIPER, etc.
  • Developed a conversation interface for the iOS e-commerce App using voice-to-text technology. This included a decision layer that utilized machine learning and a rule-based engine to determine product or domain intent. Additionally, deep links were used for navigation.

Tyfone, inc.

Software Engineer - iOS

Jan 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

  • During my tenure at Tyfone Communications as a Software Engineer, I played a key role in various aspects of the company's growth such as Project Coordination, Performance Reporting, Requirement Gathering, Application Development & Support, Testing & Quality Management, and Team Coordination. I successfully led these initiatives and contributed to the growth of the organization.
  • Some of my major contributions to my job included:
  • 1. Developing and maintaining a Multi-Channel Banking Application framework for IOS devices. I used this framework to configure and release several iOS applications in the Apple Store for various credit unions in the USA.
  • 2. Developing a Connected Smart Card Library that communicates using Bluetooth LE and various iOS applications to communicate with Tyfone Bluetooth Smart Card Devices.
  • 3. Developing and integrating Second Factor Authentication using Tyfone Smart Card Devices to Multi-Channel Banking Application.
  • 4. Developing a Java Card Applet that works interoperable with Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Universal Second Factor protocol in the Smart card Devices.

Stealth mode

Software Engineer

Jul 2011 – Apr 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Remote

Education

Golden Gate University

Doctor of Business Administration — Generative AI

Mar 2024 – Mar 2027

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

Master of Technology (MTech) — Information Technology

Jan 2013 – Jan 2015

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