Surya Sakthivel
About Surya Sakthivel
Surya Sakthivel is a Portfolio Manager at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA OTD), with a background in enterprise machine learning and cloud computing. He has held various roles in prominent organizations, including Capital One and Booz Allen Hamilton, and possesses multiple certifications in agile methodologies.
Current Role at ECS
Surya Sakthivel currently serves as a Portfolio Manager at ECS, specifically for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA OTD). He has held this position since 2023, working on-site in Fairfax, Virginia. In this role, he focuses on managing portfolios related to cybersecurity and infrastructure security, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience at Capital One
Surya Sakthivel has a significant tenure at Capital One, where he held multiple roles in the Enterprise Machine Learning division. He worked as a Senior Delivery Lead for 8 months in 2019, followed by a position as Principal Delivery Lead from 2020 to 2022 for 2 years. Most recently, he served as Program Delivery Lead for 10 months in 2022 to 2023. His roles involved overseeing project delivery and enhancing machine learning initiatives.
Background in Consulting
Prior to his roles at Capital One, Surya Sakthivel worked at Deloitte Consulting as an Agile Scrum Master and Agile Project Manager for a total of 1 year. He also spent 2 years at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Business Analyst/Scrum Master. His consulting experience has equipped him with skills in agile methodologies and project management.
Education and Certifications
Surya Sakthivel studied Information Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus, achieving a degree in Information Systems Management from 2013 to 2014. He holds multiple certifications in agile frameworks and methodologies, including PSM I, ICP-ATF, and ICP, which enhance his capabilities in managing agile teams and projects.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Surya Sakthivel possesses a strong skill set in various tools and platforms, including Jira Align, Confluence, EazyBi, Tableau, AWS, and SAFe. His expertise lies in enterprise machine learning and cloud computing, with a focus on improving the security and resilience of critical infrastructure.