Arun Shankar
About Arun Shankar
Arun Shankar is a Senior Staff Engineer and Technical Lead at Trellix, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in software development, team management, and database technologies, having previously held positions at McAfee, Microsoft, HP India, and Theorem India Pvt. Ltd.
Work at Trellix
Arun Shankar has been employed at Trellix since 2015, serving as a Senior Staff Engineer and Technical Lead. In this role, he has successfully managed a team of six API and Database engineers, demonstrating leadership and team-building skills. His responsibilities include overseeing technical projects and ensuring the effective integration of various systems. Notably, he led the integration of MITRE with SIEM, which enhanced the system's threat detection capabilities. His work emphasizes a commitment to improving security measures and optimizing technical processes within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Trellix, Arun Shankar held several significant positions in the tech industry. He worked at McAfee India as a Senior Software Development Engineer from 2006 to 2007. Following this, he served as a Development Lead at Microsoft from 2007 to 2011. His career also includes a role as a Software Engineer at HP India from 2004 to 2006 and as a Database Developer at Theorem India Pvt. Ltd. from 2002 to 2004. These positions have contributed to his extensive experience in software development and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Arun Shankar completed his Bachelor of Science in Physics at St. Joseph's College, Trichy, from 1995 to 1998. He later pursued a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at Bharathidasan University from 1999 to 2002. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical expertise. He specializes in the correlation of security events from both in-house and third-party security products and is proficient in designing and developing transactional, analytical, and data-warehouse implementations.
Technical Skills and Achievements
Arun Shankar possesses hands-on experience with complex Python and Shell scripting, showcasing his strong programming capabilities. He has a proven ability to conduct proof of concept (POC) on database technologies, evaluating their suitability for specific use cases. His focus on optimizing costs while utilizing AWS cloud solutions highlights his commitment to efficiency and resource management. Additionally, he has experience running Beta programs, gathering user input, and providing tailored solutions, which reflects his user-centric approach to product development.