Sivaraman Kannan
About Sivaraman Kannan
Sivaraman Kannan is the Director of Software Engineering at Barracuda in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, with over 13 years of experience at the company and a strong background in computer science and application security.
Title and Role at Barracuda
Sivaraman Kannan is currently the Director of Software Engineering at Barracuda in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He has been in this role since 2023, overseeing the software engineering projects and leading a team of professionals dedicated to developing robust cybersecurity solutions.
Previous Positions at Barracuda
Before becoming the Director of Software Engineering, Sivaraman Kannan held several roles at Barracuda. He was the Senior Software Engineering Manager from 2022 to 2023 and the Engineering Manager from 2017 to 2022. Prior to these roles, he served as Principal Software Engineer from 2015 to 2017 and as Senior Software Engineer from 2010 to 2015. Through these positions, he gained extensive experience in software development and application security.
Experience at Cisco Systems
Before joining Barracuda, Sivaraman Kannan worked at Cisco Systems in Milpitas, United States, for 4 years as a Software Engineer. During his tenure at Cisco, he developed his foundational skills in software engineering, which later on contributed to his success in the cybersecurity industry at Barracuda.
Educational Background
Sivaraman Kannan holds a Master's degree in Computer Networking from the University of Southern California, which he completed from 2004 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the College of Engineering Guindy in Chennai, graduating in 2004. His earlier education was completed at Vidya Mandir, Mylapore, and St. Johns, Mandaveli.
Professional Experience in Bengaluru
Sivaraman Kannan has been based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, for the majority of his professional career. Over more than a decade at Barracuda, he advanced through multiple roles, contributing significantly to the company's software engineering and cybersecurity initiatives.