Sathis Kumar
Automotive Cybersecurity Architect | Secure OTA | PKI | ISO 21434 | Cybersecurity Architecture | Interest in SDV & AI-driven Systems
- Role
- Senior Technical Architect at Tata Technologies
- Location
- Coimbatore, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sathis Kumar
Automotive Cybersecurity Architect with 14+ years of experience delivering secure embedded and EV solutions for global OEMs including Volvo, Volkswagen Group, Audi, and Daimler.**I specialize in **end-to-end automotive cybersecurity architecture**, covering:* Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA)* Cybersecurity concept and system architecture* Compliance with ISO 21434, UNECE R155/R156, and ISO 26262My experience spans across **EV and connected vehicle ecosystems**, including:* Battery Management Systems (BMS) security* Secure OTA and software update mechanisms* Secure diagnostics and in-vehicle communication* AUTOSAR-based cybersecurity implementations-##**Core Cybersecurity architecture & concept definition* EV security and secure OTA implementations* SecOC, Secure Boot, and secure diagnostics* Cryptography: AES, RSA, ECDSA, SHA-256* PKI and key lifecycle management* Supplier cybersecurity (CS-JR, CS-SOW)* HIL validation and ASPICE (SWE.5 / SWE.6)-##**Current Role**Senior Technical Architect at Tata Technologies, leading cybersecurity activities for EV programs with a focus on building secure, compliant, and scalable vehicle platforms-##**Current Strengthening cybersecurity in evolving vehicle architectures* Exploring Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) security considerations* Understanding cybersecurity implications of AI-driven systems* Building long-term trust in connected and intelligent vehicles-##**Perspective**Automotive cybersecurity is evolving beyond protecting systems.As vehicles become more connected and software-driven, the focus is shifting toward ensuring **trust in system behavior and long-term system resilience**.
Experience
Senior Technical Architect
Jul 2023 — Present · Coimbatore, IN
Leading cybersecurity architecture for EV BMS, inverter, and telematics systemsDriving TARA, cybersecurity concepts, and UNECE R155/R156 complianceDefining security mechanisms: SecOC, Secure Boot, OTA, Secure DiagnosticsManaging supplier cybersecurity (CS-JR, CS-SOW) and validation deliverablesPresenting cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies to leadership
Education
Hari Om Matriculation School
SSLC
1992 — 2007
BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes
Post Graduate Diploma, Automotive cybersecurity
The Kavery Engineering College
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Sri Ramakrishna Matriculation Higher Secondary School
HSC, Biology,Physics,Chemistry
2005 — 2007
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