Vishnu D

About Vishnu D

Senior Application Security Engineer at Standard Bank with proven expertise in securing large-scale financial applications and driving DevSecOps practices. I focus on embedding security into the software development lifecycle to protect customer trust while enabling business growth.Core strengths include:* Secure SDLC implementation and DevSecOps integration* Static & Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST)* Secure code review and remediation guidance* Threat modeling, risk assessments, and penetration testing* API, cloud, and container security* Vulnerability management and compliance alignment (OWASP, NIST, ISO)I partner closely with development and product teams to reduce vulnerabilities early, streamline compliance, and improve delivery speed without compromising security. By combining technical expertise with strong communication and leadership, I help create a culture where security is a shared responsibility across the organization.Passionate about advancing secure engineering practices in financial services, I aim to stay ahead of emerging threats while ensuring resilient, secure digital banking experiences.

Experience

1. Senior Security Engineer

   Santander US

   Jan 2022 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Led application security initiatives at Santander Bank, embedding security into the SDLC and DevSecOps pipelines. Conducted SAST/DAST, threat modeling, and code reviews to reduce vulnerabilities early in development. Partnered with engineering and product teams to improve security maturity, streamline compliance (OWASP, NIST, ISO), and deliver secure digital banking solutions without slowing innovation.