Kanagavel R. is a seasoned professional in information security and engineering, currently serving as a Staff Security Engineer at Kentik since September 2024. Prior experience includes positions at Plume Design, Inc. from October 2018 to September 2024, holding roles such as Staff Security Engineer, Senior Security Engineer, and Information Security Analyst. Kanagavel contributed as an Information Security Analyst at MDX blocks for a brief period in 2018 and worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Houston from January 2017 to May 2018, facilitating course organization and student support. Earlier career experience includes a Senior System Engineer role at Infosys, where responsibilities included data migration and trade finance application management, and a Corporate Trainer role at SMART Training Resources India Private Ltd. Kanagavel holds a Master’s Degree in Information System Security from the University of Houston and a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology.