Kirthana R.
About Kirthana R.
Kirthana R. is a Senior Security Engineer at Nylas, with a strong background in security analysis and risk management, having previously worked at Twilio Inc. and SAP Concur. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's degree in Cyber Security Engineering, and possesses expertise in secure configuration for cloud environments.
Work at Nylas
Kirthana R. currently holds the position of Senior Security Engineer at Nylas, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she manages the Bug Bounty Program, which focuses on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities within the company's systems. Additionally, she is involved in Vendor Security Management, ensuring that third-party vendors comply with established security standards. Her work contributes to maintaining a secure environment for Nylas and its clients.
Previous Experience at Twilio Inc.
Kirthana R. worked at Twilio Inc. as a Security Analyst in the Risk Management department. She served as Security Analyst 2 from 2019 to 2021 and then advanced to Security Analyst 3 from 2021 to 2022. During her time at Twilio, she focused on risk management strategies and compliance with security frameworks, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kirthana R. holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science from Sri Sairam Engineering College, which she completed from 2013 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Cyber Security Engineering from the University of Southern California, studying from 2017 to 2019. Kirthana has expertise in secure configuration for AWS and GCP environments and is experienced in managing compliance with major frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
Background in Academia
Kirthana R. has a background in academia, having worked as a Grader and Teaching Assistant at the University of Southern California for four months in 2018. Additionally, she served as a Student Worker at the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California for a total of nine months between 2018 and 2019. Her roles in academia provided her with valuable experience in educational support and administration.
Internship Experience
In 2018, Kirthana R. completed a two-month internship as an Information Security Engineer at SAP Concur, focusing on public sector security. Earlier in her career, she also worked as a Trainee at CodeBind Technologies for one month in 2014. These experiences contributed to her foundational knowledge in information security and practical skills in the field.