Nivathan Athiganoor Somasundharam
About Nivathan Athiganoor Somasundharam
Nivathan Athiganoor Somasundharam is a Senior Implementation Engineer specializing in DevSecOps at Teleport, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from Anna University Chennai and a Master of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M University, and has contributed to open source projects and holds multiple cloud computing certifications.
Work at Teleport
Nivathan Athiganoor Somasundharam has been employed at Teleport since 2022, serving as a Senior Implementation Engineer in the DevSecOps domain. In this role, he focuses on implementing security practices within the development and operations processes. His responsibilities include building and managing secure cloud environments, ensuring that the integration of security measures aligns with organizational goals. His tenure at Teleport has allowed him to apply his extensive knowledge in DevSecOps to enhance the company's operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Nivathan holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from Anna University Chennai. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M University. In addition to his formal education, he is pursuing a Certificate in Product Management from Product School. His professional expertise is underscored by multiple certifications from AWS and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), highlighting his proficiency in cloud computing and DevSecOps.
Background
Nivathan has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles related to DevOps and software engineering. He began his career as a DevOps Engineer at Cradlepoint, where he worked for a year before moving to 8x8 as a DevOps Engineer focused on Kubernetes. He then transitioned to VMware as a Senior DevOps Engineer, where he practiced DevSecOps. Following his time at VMware, he worked at Flexport as a Software Engineer in Infrastructure before joining Teleport.
Achievements
Nivathan contributed to the open-source project Carbon Black Adapter for Harbor, which integrates image scanning services with the Harbor registry. This project reflects his commitment to enhancing security in cloud environments. His experience encompasses building, managing, and securing cloud infrastructures, which showcases his ability to create value for customers and stakeholders through technology.