Summary
Hari Kumar is a product security and cybersecurity engineer with eight years of experience building resilient cloud-native systems and integrating security into the software lifecycle. Currently a Technology Analyst with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, he combines hands-on cloud security (IaC, AWS), DevSecOps, and SIEM experience with applied compliance knowledge across NIST, SOC2 and GDPR. His background includes implementing automated compliance tooling and vulnerability scoring at Lutron and building custom DevSecOps pipelines and SIEM integrations at EY, improving visibility and scalability for large user bases. A Penn State MS in Cyber Analytics & Operations and prior teaching role underscore his ability to explain complex security concepts and mentor others—his TA work measurably improved class performance. Hari is comfortable bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders and brings a pragmatic focus on balancing usability, performance, and risk reduction.
7 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Completed 10th standard ICSE, Science, 10, Completed 10th standard ICSE, Science, 10 at Bishop Cotton Boys' School
Pre University, Science, 12, Pre University, Science, 12 at KMWA composite college
Master of Science - MS, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, 3.8 /4, Master of Science - MS, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, 3.8 /4 at Penn State University
Bachelor's degree Information Science, Information Technology, CGPA 8.72 / 10, Bachelor's degree Information Science, Information Technology, CGPA 8.72 / 10 at CMR Institute Of Technology