Muthukumar Lakshmanan
About Muthukumar Lakshmanan
Muthukumar Lakshmanan serves as the Director of Engineering at Trellix in Bangalore, India, bringing over two decades of experience in software development and engineering management, including roles at Hewlett Packard, McAfee, and Attivo Networks.
Work at Trellix
Muthukumar Lakshmanan has been serving as the Director of Engineering at Trellix since 2022. His role involves overseeing engineering operations and leading teams to enhance product development. Based in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, he contributes to the strategic direction of engineering initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Muthukumar Lakshmanan held several significant roles in the tech industry. He worked at Hewlett Packard as a Senior Software Engineer from 2000 to 2004. He then transitioned to McAfee India Software Pvt Ltd, where he served as Senior Manager of Software Development from 2004 to 2015. Following this, he worked at Attivo Networks®, a SentinelOne Company, as a Software Architect from 2015 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Muthukumar Lakshmanan studied Computer Science and Engineering at PSG College of Technology, where he earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree from 1996 to 2000. He has a strong background in Networking and Network Security products, with expertise in Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems (NG-IPS), Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Breach Detection, and Network Access Control (NAC).
Patents and Innovations
Muthukumar Lakshmanan holds five patents, reflecting his contributions to innovation in the technology field. These patents demonstrate his commitment to advancing technology and enhancing product capabilities within the areas of software development and network security.
Agile Methodologies Experience
Muthukumar possesses extensive experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies. His background in these frameworks supports effective project management and team collaboration, enabling the successful delivery of software projects across various organizations.