Prashanth Srikanthan
About Prashanth Srikanthan
Prashanth Srikanthan is a Senior Manager in Engineering for Application Security and DevSecOps at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in the financial services industry.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Prashanth Srikanthan currently serves as the Senior Manager of Engineering for Application Security/DevSecOps at Fannie Mae. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of security measures within application development processes. His responsibilities include managing a team of engineers focused on securing Fannie Mae's applications and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Roles within Fannie Mae
Prashanth Srikanthan has held multiple roles at Fannie Mae over the years. From 2021 to 2022, he worked as the Manager of Application Security/DevSecOps - Vulnerability Management. Prior to this, he was the Lead DevSecOps/Application Security Engineer from 2020 to 2021 in Reston, Virginia. He also served as an Application Security Engineer from 2014 to 2020 and as a Senior Software Engineer (Consultant) from 2013 to 2014. His long-term association with Fannie Mae highlights his extensive experience and expertise in the field.
Education in Computer Science
Prashanth Srikanthan holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from George Mason University, where he studied from 2002 to 2004. He also has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Bangalore University, completed from 1996 to 2000. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in application security and DevSecOps.
Experience in the Financial Services Industry
Prashanth Srikanthan has extensive experience in the financial services industry, particularly in application security and DevSecOps. He has a demonstrated history of working in various roles at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. His responsibilities have included tasks such as static code analysis, penetration testing, and vulnerability management. His work in these roles has significantly contributed to securing applications and adhering to financial industry standards.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Prashanth Srikanthan possesses a strong skill set in areas like Static Code Analysis, Penetration Testing, Jenkins, and Java. These technical skills have been critical in his various roles, enabling him to effectively manage security measures and address vulnerabilities within application development processes. His expertise ensures the integrity and security of applications in the financial services sector.