Poorna Rajaraman
Information Security Risk Manager
Cisco Systems
I make sure we build the best product and that our technology and codes are secure.
With over 17 years of industry experience, I am able to bring rich, practical approach and help secure enterprise systems effectively. I bring order when there is chaos. I am able to see opportunity where there is confusion and no clarity.
Usually, I am meeting with developers and technical leaders. I give them direction about how to keep our Cisco codes protected.
I earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Software Engineering from the University of Madras in CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu. About 15 years later, I went back to school and earned a Master's degree in Software Engineering in San José State University in California. I started out as a Software Engineer where I developed code. I have worked my way up to an IT Manager, where now I help others develop and protect their code.
I want to become a visible leader in tech - someone who others to look to for advice, help, and mentorship.
I love doing art projects. I also enjoy going on walks and hikes with my kids.
"You can be whatever you want!" ~ Vaasan, my son :)