Kannathal Elangovan
@kannathalelangovan
Experienced Application Security Engineer with a focus on security assessments.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Application Security Engineer with over 7.5 years of experience in conducting comprehensive security assessments, including SCA, SAST, DAST, and penetration testing. My expertise lies in enhancing application security within the banking and educational sectors, where I have successfully implemented security controls and best practices aligned with secure SDLC methodologies.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, leading to significant improvements in security posture. Notably, I reduced duplicate vulnerabilities by 40% through strategic repo branching and implemented quality gates in CI/CD pipelines to address critical vulnerabilities in production environments. My collaborative approach has fostered cross-functional partnerships, enabling effective application security engagement across various business units.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Application Security Engineer
Pearson India Education Services Ltd
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Served as Subject Matter Expert for SAST, managing end-to-end implementation including CI/CD pipeline integration. Led DAST and Penetration Testing efforts, including reassessments and retests for identified vulnerabilities. Implemented initiatives to improve assessment efficiency and reduced duplicate vulnerabilities by 40% through strategic repo branching.
Senior Product Security Analyst
Temenos India Pvt. Ltd
Jul 2017 - Mar 2023 (5 years 8 months)
Managed end-to-end security assessments for a product suite, including OSL analysis, SAST, DAST, threat modelling, and penetration testing. Rated vulnerabilities by severity, provided recommendations, and identified vulnerable open-source libraries using tools like WhiteSource and retire.js. Performed static code reviews, eliminated false positives, and tracked defects, collaborating with developm
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
PSG College of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Grade: FIRST CLASS WITH DISTINCTION; CGPA – 9.14/10
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering degree focusing on Biomedical Engineering. Studied principles of engineering applied to healthcare and biology.
Oxford Matric Higher Sec. School
Higher Secondary Certificate, Secondary Education
Grade: FIRST CLASS WITH DISTINCTION; Percentage – 94.75%
Completed higher secondary education with a focus on core academic subjects. Achieved a First Class with Distinction.
Oxford Matric Higher Sec. School
Secondary School Certificate, Secondary Education
Grade: FIRST CLASS WITH DISTINCTION; Percentage – 93.80%
Completed secondary education covering foundational subjects. Achieved a First Class with Distinction.
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