Prasanna Weerakoon

Prasanna Weerakoon serves as the Head of Information and Network Security at DART, leading a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for the agency that serves over 75 million riders annually. With previous experience as a Senior Security Consultant at Brinker International and DART, Prasanna has successfully managed multi-million-dollar security programs, modernized identity management systems, and implemented robust security frameworks. A proven track record includes roles such as Senior Security Engineer at Fiserv, where Prasanna ensured compliance for a large network, and contributions to Santander Consumer USA in enhancing security through policy development. Prasanna’s career also includes relevant positions from Systems Administrator to Senior Systems Engineer, showcasing extensive expertise in cybersecurity and systems management. Prasanna holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington.