CV

Education

• Sep, 2021 - Sep, 2025: Doctoral Research
  • TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
  • CGPA: 9.69/10
  • Area: Formal Verification of Smart Contracts in Blockchain Technology
  • Thesis Advisor: Prof. M. Sethumadhavan
  • Thesis Co-Advisor: Dr. K.V. Lakshmy
• Jul, 2017 - May, 2019: M.Tech in Cyber Security
  • TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
  • CGPA: 8.61/10
  • Thesis Advisor: Dr. M. Sindhu and Dr. K.V. Lakshmy
  • Thesis: Blockchain for the Internet of Vehicles
  • Responsibilities:
    • 2017 - 2019 : Student Coordinator, Cyber Security
    • 2018 : Co-Head, Anokha TechFest
• Aug, 2007 - Apr, 2011: B.Tech in Information Technology
  • Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore
  • CGPA: 8.70/10
  • Project Advisor: Ms. N. Suganthi
  • Project: An Efficient Key Management in Mobile AdHoc Network (MANET) using Mobile Agents
    • Team Member: Mr. Vignesh GM
  • Responsibilities:
    • 2007 - 2011 : Student Coordinator, Dept of IT
    • 2010 - 2011 : Editor, Nature Club Newsletter
    • 2009 - 2010 : Secretary, Computer Society of India, KCT Students Chapter
    • 2009 - 2010 : Student Coordinator, Nature Club
• Jun, 2006 - Mar, 2007: Higher Secondary - Computer Science Group
  • San Jose Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Mettupalayam
  • Percentage: 91.75%
  • Responsibilities:
    • 2006 - 2007 : House Captain, Daffodils
• Jun, 1995 - Mar, 2007: Secondary
  • San Jose Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Mettupalayam
  • Percentage: 83.73%
  • Responsibilities:
    • 2003 - 2004 : House Captain, Bluebells

Teaching Work Experience

• Sep, 2021 - Present: Assistant Professor
  • TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
  • Supervisor: Prof. M. Sethumadhavan

Research Work Experience

• Oct, 2018 - Present : Founder & Lead Researcher
  • நம்Chain® Open Initiative Research Lab, Coimbatore
  • Duties included: R&D on Cyber Security, Cyber Awareness, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
• Jan, 2020 - Sep, 2021: Research Associate
  • TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
  • Duties included: R&D on Blockchain Technology & Cryptocurrency
  • Supervisor: Prof. M. Sethumadhavan

Industry Work Experience

• Jul, 2019 - Dec, 2020: Lead Blockchain Engineer
  • Ensurity Technologies, Hyderabad
  • Duties included: R&D on Blockchain Technology & Cryptocurrency
  • Supervisor: Mr. Chakradhar Kommera Reddy
• May, 2016 - Aug, 2016: Senior Software Engineer
  • Global Edge Solutions Ltd (deputed at Harman International), Bengaluru
  • Duties included: System Testing of Automotive Infotainment Units
  • Supervisor: Ms. Greeshma Kumari
• Jul, 2011 - Dec, 2015: Senior Software Engineer (Joined as Associate Software Engineer)
  • Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Ltd, Coimbatore
  • Duties included: System Testing of Automotive Infotainment Units
  • Supervisor(s)
    • Mr. Senthil G
    • Mr. Viswanath R
    • Mr. Kilikannan S
    • Mr. Sudarshana Balanuja K S
    • Ms. Anjana R
    • Ms. Kavitha R
    • Mr. Jagadeesan D
  • Additional Responsibilities
    • Dept. Level Training Coordinator
    • Dept. Level Asset Coordinator
    • Dept. Level CSR Coordinator
    • Dept. Level ISTQB Certification Coordinator
    • Org. Level CSR Fund Support Coordinator

Skills

• Programming
  • C
  • C++
  • Java
  • Python
  • TML
  • Solidity
  • PHP
  • Javascript
• Software Engineering
  • Software Design
  • Reviews
  • System Testing
  • Test Automation
• Cyber Security
  • Cyber Crime Investigation
  • Cyber Forensics
  • OSINT
  • VAPT
• Blockchain Technology
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Ethereum
  • Corda
  • Hyperledger

Honors & Awards

• Oct, 2020 - Young Researcher Award 2020 by Institute of Scholars (InSc)
• Oct, 2015 - Winner of Bosch Global Ideation Competition - InnoTrip (Sharing Theme) by Robert Bosch GmBH
• Mar, 2011 - Best Outgoing Student 2010-11 by Department of Information Technology, Kumaraguru College of Technology
• Feb, 2011 - Cameron Best Outgoing Student Award by Cameron & Kumaraguru College of Technology

Publications

Talks

Safe in Cyberia

May 15, 2022

Telethon at Online - TV Show, NDTV, India

Cyber Crime Awareness and Cyber Forensics

September 06, 2022

Seminar at Dept. of CSE, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore

National Conference on Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics for Society

October 19, 2022

Conference at , PSGR Krishnammal, Coimbatore

Expert Talk on Cyber Crime Awareness

November 29, 2022

Expert Talk at , ARRS Academy, Salem

Teaching