Kavia Venkatesh

About Kavia Venkatesh

A seasoned security leader, I currently serve as the Product Security Leader at Cigna, where I am dedicated to fortifying our application security program. With a distinguished background as a Program Manager at Google, overseeing Android security releases for 4 billion devices, I bring invaluable expertise in securing complex ecosystems at scale.Having spoken at multiple conferences, including DEF CON 2023, I am deeply committed to sharing insights and driving innovation in cybersecurity. My presentations reflect a passion for tackling emerging threats and implementing proactive defense strategies.Looking to the future, I aspire to leverage my strategic vision and technical acumen to propel comprehensive cybersecurity initiatives. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, I aim to lead cross-functional teams in safeguarding and ensuring organizational resilience.

Experience

1. Director of Product Security

   The Cigna Group

   Oct 2023 — Present · US

   As Director of Product Security at Cigna, I drive the evolution of application security practices, aligning security goals with business priorities. I currently deliver key strategic projects, enhancing product security capabilities. I lead the redesign of the Product Security Framework, partnering with Digital Site Reliability Engineering to optimize developer efficiency. I spearhead industry engagement, such as the Nullcon recruiting event, boosting talent acquisition. I build high-performing teams, foster a culture of security awareness, and drive operational maturity. I develop long-term security roadmaps and Secure Software Development Lifecycle blueprints to scale security operations.

Education

• University of Denver

  Master of Science - MS, Information Technology Project Management

• Stanford University

  Lead, Organizational Leadership

• B. M. S. College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Biotechnology

• University of Warwick

  Master of Science (MS), Biotechnology, Bioprocessing and Business Management

Skills

• Market Research
• Editing
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Business Management
• Customer Service
• Business Strategy
• Photoshop
• Microbiology
• Leadership
• Column Chromatography
• Marketing Strategy
• Dna
• Product Development
• Genomics
• Recruiting
• Life Sciences
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Project Management
• Lifesciences
• Public Speaking
• Cell Biology
• Laboratory
• Teamwork
• Elisa
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Molecular Biology
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• English
• Windows
• Business Development
• Biotechnology
• C++
• Management
• Project Planning
• Bioinformatics
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Research