~10 Years Experience
Hello
I'm Sarathkumar MC, a DevSecOps professional and Cloud Security specialist with expertise in securing modern cloud infrastructure.
About Me
As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer with ~10 years of experience, I specialize in cloud security architecture, infrastructure automation, and Kubernetes security. I've helped Enterprises and startups implement robust security controls, achieve compliance requirements, and establish secure CI/CD pipelines with advanced security testing integration.
Cloud Security
Expert in Azure & AWS security, CSPM/CWPP implementation, compliance automation, and cloud-native security architecture.
DevSecOps
Leading security implementation in CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and Kubernetes security orchestration.
Security Architecture
Design and implementation of zero trust architecture, IAM solutions, and security controls automation.
Education & Leadership
MTech in Cybersecurity with focus on cloud security, mentoring teams in security best practices.
Professional Certifications
Recognized expertise from leading cloud providers and security organizations
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator
CKAD: Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
KCNA: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Professional Journey
My career progression in DevSecOps and Cloud Security
Associate Team Lead - Cloud Security
Leading cloud security initiatives and DevSecOps transformation in a global banking software company.
- Spearheading Zero Trust implementation across cloud environments
- Implementing cloud-native security controls and compliance automation
- Architecting secure CI/CD pipelines with advanced security testing
- Leading a team of security engineers and mentoring on cloud security best practices
- Achieved 40% reduction in security findings through automated remediation
Senior Consultant - Cloud Security
Led cloud security initiatives for a major UK-based financial institution's digital transformation.
- Improved Azure Security Center secure score from 32% to 84%
- Implemented CSPM/CWPP solutions and established security baselines
- Designed and implemented cloud security monitoring framework
- Automated security compliance checks and remediation workflows
- Recognized as security SME for cross-functional cloud initiatives
Consultant - Cloud Security
Drove DevSecOps adoption and cloud security implementation for a major European financial services client.
- Designed and implemented IAM policies and least privilege access controls
- Established continuous security monitoring and vulnerability management
- Automated security controls deployment using Ansible and Terraform
- Led implementation of container security and Kubernetes hardening
- Received 'Security Champion' award for exceptional contributions
Associate Consultant - Security
Focused on cloud security architecture while pursuing MTech in Cybersecurity through industry collaboration.
- Implemented cloud security controls and compliance frameworks
- Conducted security assessments and threat modeling
- Developed automated security testing pipelines
- Contributed to cloud-native security architecture design
- Achieved certifications in Azure and AWS security
Technology Analyst
Led frontend development for a regulatory management system at a major US-based global bank.
- Developed secure and compliant banking applications
- Implemented security best practices in frontend development
- Integrated authentication and authorization controls
- Created reusable component library with security validations
- Recognized with 'Excellence in Delivery' award
Software Engineer
Developed and maintained full-stack web applications for logistics and supply chain management.
- Built responsive web interfaces using Angular and Angular Material
- Developed RESTful APIs using PHP Laravel framework
- Implemented user authentication and role-based access control
- Created reusable UI components and services
- Optimized database queries for improved performance
Education
Academic foundation in technology and cybersecurity
MTech, Cybersecurity
Specialized in cloud security architecture, threat modeling, and security automation. Research focused on zero trust implementation in cloud-native environments. Graduated with distinction and completed industry-relevant security projects.
B.E., Computer Science and Engineering
Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, software engineering, and information security. Active participant in technical events and cybersecurity competitions.
Tech Communities
Active participation in technology communities and developer ecosystems
AI Chennai
Organizer of meetup.com/aichennai/ - Building AI community in Chennai
CNCF Chennai
Volunteer at community.cncf.io/cloud-native-chennai/ for cloud native technologies
GDG Cloud Chennai
Volunteer at gdg.community.dev/gdg-cloud-chennai/ for Google Cloud technologies
Public Speaking
Recent talks and presentations at conferences and community events
Building and Shipping Multi-Agent Apps with Google's A2A Protocol
Demonstrated how to build and ship multi-agent applications using Google's Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Protocol, covering architecture patterns and implementation strategies.
Let's Work Together
Ready to secure your cloud infrastructure? Let's discuss how I can help your organization implement robust DevSecOps practices and improve your security posture.