Saranyan Senthivel

About Saranyan Senthivel

Ever wonder how one small piece of code could disrupt an entire power grid or industrial plant?That question has guided my career.I’m a Security Researcher and Full-Stack Developer with over 8 years of experience protecting critical infrastructure and building secure, scalable software systems. My journey began in SCADA/ICS cybersecurity, where I helped design a realistic industrial testbed simulating gas pipelines and power grids. That project—later cited in multiple academic papers—sparked my passion for advancing cybersecurity practices that serve the public good.Today, I apply that same purpose-driven approach as a Senior Software Engineer at DXC Technology, modernizing enterprise platforms for clients such as Liberty Mutual and Anheuser-Busch. I’ve led initiatives that reduced data processing times from hours to seconds, improved data integrity, and strengthened security automation by over 40%.In parallel, I collaborate with research teams at LSU, Georgia Tech, and Florida Tech on projects aligned with U.S. national cybersecurity priorities—including mobile authentication vulnerabilities, social-engineering threat detection, and cross-platform forensic reliability. Recent work has been accepted at ACSAC 2025 and ICCWS 2026, reflecting my ongoing commitment to bridging research innovation and real-world defense.I believe cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting systems—it’s about protecting trust and resilience at a national scale. I strive to make research actionable, translating complex technical insight into secure software that strengthens public-facing digital and industrial ecosystems.Outside of work, I mentor developers, explore AI-assisted forensics, and continuously look for ways to apply technology toward safer, more transparent cyber environments.If your work touches cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, or applied research, let’s connect. I’m always open to collaborations that move innovation forward—securely and responsibly.

Experience

1. Professional Software Engineer

   DXC Technology

   Mar 2019 — Present · New Orleans, LA, US

   Driving modernization, security, and performance engineering for enterprise systems serving Fortune 500 clients and global financial platforms.• Modernized legacy reinsurance platforms for Liberty Mutual Insurance, migrating mainframe components to secure Java-based microservices that improved reliability and data integrity.• Accelerated data processing pipelines from hours to under 10 seconds by redesigning ETL workflows in Spring Boot and optimizing Oracle/SQL Server queries.• Built RESTful APIs and CI/CD pipelines integrating financial and regulatory data systems, improving accessibility and automation across multiple business units.• Enhanced security monitoring and data validation, reducing manual interventions by 60% and improving response time to compliance issues.• Led UAT and cross-functional collaboration with QA and business teams to validate system performance, ensuring full adherence to enterprise security standards.• Partnered with academic researchers to integrate secure design principles into enterprise software, aligning project outcomes with evolving U.S. cybersecurity best practices.

Education

• University of New Orleans

  Master’s Degree, Computer Science

  2015 — 2017

• Victory Matriculation Higher Secondary School

  High School, State Board, Government of Tamilnadu, India

  2006 — 2008

• Anna University Chennai

  Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Databases
• C
• Programming
• Php
• Extract, Transform, Load (Etl)
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Software Development
• Html
• Python
• Latex
• Scada
• Plc Programming
• Microsoft Office
• Sql
• Plc Ladder Logic
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• C++
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Volatility
• Javascript
• Photoshop
• Data Warehousing
• Mysql
• Testing
• Mainframe
• Ruby on Rails
• Plc Siemens
• Cobol
• Jcl
• Css
• Db2
• Eclipse
• Web Services
• Computer Science
• Oracle Database
• Microsoft Excel
• Java
• Microsoft Azure
• Plc Allen Bradley