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Karthick Naganatha Krishnan

CyberSecurity Leader - Security Architecture, Engineering, DevSecOps, AI & Data Engineering
Hyderabad

Summary

Dynamic Cybersecurity Leader and Cybersecurity Architect with a robust foundation in software and product development, transitioning from a Software/Product Developer role (2008-2016) to a specialized focus in Enterprise Security Architecture and Design since 2016. Expertise includes comprehensive threat modelling, strategic implementation, and innovative solutions across diverse enterprise ecosystems, driving security innovation through data engineering, cloud automation, DevSecOps, and AI.

Holds an impressive array of Cyber Security certifications including CISSP, CCSK, GDPR CLIP, ISO 27001 LA, and CSM,

Responsible for Securing 5000+ Systems in the organization.

Complemented by hands-on experience in developing complex enterprise-grade applications utilizing the Microsoft tech stack (e.g., .NET Core, React.js, C#, SQL Server). Proven ability to lead security initiatives that enhance organizational resilience while fostering a culture of security awareness and best practices.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Senior Manager - Security Product Enginnering & Security Architect

Providence India
10.2023 - Current
  • Spearheading Security Product Engineering Group (25+ Member Team) - Responsible to build Products that helps CyberSecurity to run effectively, Security Accelerators which helps in strengthening security stream of Providence. AI & Data Driven custom engineering solutions to solve complex problems in the security space, specifically in architecture and design, cloud security engineering, IAM, Threat Intel and SecOps work streams.
  • Created Security Innovation group from the scratch, responsible for Data Engineering, Analytics in CyberSecurity. Securing AI & AI for Cyber Security.
  • Part of Technology Review Board to provide Cyber Security Consulting on Products & Systems (SaaS & On-Prem)
  • Building a robust product for Cyber Security that solves complex cyber data challenges across industry. Managing (25 passionate) Cyber Engineers, Data Engineers, Full Stack Engineers, Quality Engineers. Leveraging cutting edge tech stack
  • Continuing to contribute to Product/ Software Security Architect, DevSecOps & Cloud Security team as Sr.Security Architect.

Principal Security Architect

Providence India
10.2020 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for setting up the Software Security practice from the scratch. Includes, Defining process, Technical standards, Coding guides, Awareness, Evaluating & Procuring tools, Setting up the platform for DevSecOps Pipelines. Enable the Run team to operate efficiently at scale (5000+ Applications).
  • Security Architecture & Design reviews of complex healthcare systems Responsible for setting up Software Security tech stack & program for Providence including SAST, DAST, SCA, Container security & Image security. Azure - Cloud security architecture.
  • MnA & Enterprise Integration security architecture & design reviews. Incubating Security Accelerators Engineering for the org., to help mature using Automation.
  • Authored guardrails for Secure Coding, Software security requirements, Reference architecture for commonly used patterns, Azure DevOps security.

Manager - Secure SDLC

Cognizant
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Established Secure SDLC process from the scratch, including Setting up the process for Architecture Review, Threat Modeling, SAST, DAST, SCA.
  • Completed Threat Modeling (hands-on) for ~200 Critical Apps - hosted in diversified ecosystem.
  • Lead & managed a team of 5 passionate security professional. Built & enhanced Security Design review & Threat Modeling process for the org. Created DevSecOps culture & helped team achieve a great maturity. Represented the team in Audits (Internal & External) passed the audit with NO - Non Conformity

Sr. Security Specialist

Cognizant
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • Built Secure SDLC team from the scratch that primarily focus on Embedding security across all phases of SDLC

Tech Lead - Product Development

Verizon
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Started as a developer and promoted upto tech lead in Software development space. Expert in C#, .Net, Entity framework, JQuery UI. Lead a team of 8 & played the role of Scrum Master. Was also coding throughout my stint

Specialist - software development

Verizon
01.2014 - 01.2016

Analyst - Software Development

Verizon
01.2012 - 01.2014

Software Engineer

Verizon
10.2010 - 01.2012

Programming Analyst

Prism Technologies Inc.
09.2008 - 10.2010

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (BE) - Computer Science

Anna University, Syed Ammal Engineering College
Ramanathapuram
06.2008

High School - Computer Science

Raja's Higher Sec School
Sivaganga
05.2004

Skills

Product Security

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Certification

CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional

Websites

Timeline

Senior Manager - Security Product Enginnering & Security Architect

Providence India
10.2023 - Current

Principal Security Architect

Providence India
10.2020 - 10.2023

Manager - Secure SDLC

Cognizant
10.2019 - 10.2020

Sr. Security Specialist

Cognizant
01.2017 - 10.2019

Tech Lead - Product Development

Verizon
01.2016 - 01.2017

Specialist - software development

Verizon
01.2014 - 01.2016

Analyst - Software Development

Verizon
01.2012 - 01.2014

Software Engineer

Verizon
10.2010 - 01.2012

Programming Analyst

Prism Technologies Inc.
09.2008 - 10.2010

Bachelors of Engineering (BE) - Computer Science

Anna University, Syed Ammal Engineering College

High School - Computer Science

Raja's Higher Sec School

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