Sahana N M
About Sahana N M
Sahana N M is a Senior Software Development Engineer Test with extensive experience in exploit detection, malware analysis, and quality assurance. She has worked at notable companies including FireEye, Inc. and Cisco Systems, and currently holds a position at Trellix in Bengaluru, India.
Work at Trellix
Sahana N M currently serves as a Senior Software Development Engineer Test at Trellix, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for leading quality assurance efforts for modules that forward event logs and file events data to Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems using Syslog and Common Event Format (CEF). Her work focuses on ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of these modules, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization.
Previous Experience at FireEye, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Sahana worked at FireEye, Inc. as a Senior Software Development Engineer Test from 2017 to 2022. During her five years at FireEye, she was involved in various testing and quality assurance initiatives, enhancing the security capabilities of the company's products. Her experience at FireEye contributed to her expertise in exploit and threat detection, malware analysis, and remediation.
Background at Cisco Systems
Sahana N M began her career at Cisco Systems, where she worked as a Software Engineer 2 from 2013 to 2017. In this position, she developed her technical skills and gained experience in software development and testing. She authored a technical whitepaper on Geo-Redundancy for Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance and Analytics, showcasing her ability to contribute to complex technical documentation and projects.
Education and Expertise
Sahana earned her Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering from B. M. S. College of Engineering, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her academic background laid the foundation for her expertise in exploit and threat detection, malware analysis, and remediation. She possesses solid coding and debugging skills and demonstrates a willingness to learn new programming languages and frameworks.
Technical Skills and Leadership
Sahana N M has experience in handling technically challenging situations while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Her leadership in quality assurance for modules that interface with SIEM systems highlights her ability to manage complex projects and ensure high standards of software quality. Her technical skills are complemented by her proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies.