Sahana N M
About Sahana N M
Sahana N M serves as the SecOps Lead and Senior Software Development Engineer Test for the Cloud Security Platform, Helix (XDR) at Trellix, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in cloud and endpoint security, along with a strong background in software development and testing.
Work at Trellix
Sahana N M currently serves as SecOps Lead and Senior Software Development Engineer Test for the Cloud Security Platform, Helix (XDR) at Trellix. She has been in this role since 2022, focusing on devising solutions for customer escalations related to Trellix's cloud security products. Sahana has implemented structured reporting systems to enhance visibility into product performance trends, contributing to the overall efficiency of the team.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before her current position at Trellix, Sahana worked as a Senior Software Development Engineer Test for the Endpoint Security Platform, HX at Trellix for 11 months in 2022. She also held various roles at Cisco Systems and FireEye, Inc., where she gained extensive experience in software development and testing. Her career includes positions as Software Engineer 2 at Cisco Systems and Senior Software Development Engineer Test at FireEye, demonstrating her progression in the field.
Education and Expertise
Sahana N M 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 educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in cloud security, public cloud design considerations, and scripting with Java and Python. She possesses a comprehensive understanding of various technical aspects, including virtualization, distributed systems, load balancing, networking, database, and security.
Technical Contributions
Sahana has made significant technical contributions throughout her career. Notably, she authored a technical whitepaper on Geo-Redundancy for Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance and Analytics. Her ability to utilize scripting languages such as Java and Python allows her to execute effective solutions for problem-solving in her current role, further enhancing her contributions to the field of software development and security.
Leadership in Quality Assurance
Sahana has a track record of leading QA and Sustaining teams in both Endpoint and Cloud security. Her leadership experience is complemented by her technical skills, enabling her to effectively manage teams and drive quality assurance processes. This combination of leadership and technical expertise positions her as a valuable asset in her current role at Trellix.