Location: Suva, Fiji | Mobile: (+679) 8662821 | Email: prilcool@gmail.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/prilvesh-k-4349ba54/

Highly accomplished Senior Software Development Engineer and Technical Architect with over 15 years of comprehensive experience across software engineering, cybersecurity, telecommunications, systems automation, and compliance sectors. Adheres to a performance-focused, direct engineering philosophy emphasizing runtime efficiency, streamlined data architecture, and structural clarity. Proven track record of architecting and deploying over 25 comprehensive data processing and reporting platforms serving corporate enterprises, international airlines, and financial institutes across the Indo-Pacific and Australian regions. Recognized elite cybersecurity researcher, ranked 2nd on HackerOne in New Zealand (Q2 2022), with extensive participation in Vulnerability Disclosure Programs (VDPs) for high-stakes defense and enterprise networks.

• Programming Stack: C#, C++, PHP (MVC/OOP, Laravel Lumen), Python, ASP.NET Core, JavaScript (Vanilla, jQuery, AngularJS), HTML5, CSS3
• Databases & Analytics: SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS RDS, Advanced Database Systems, Data Mining, Schema Migration, ETL Execution
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, Auto Scaling, Elastic Beanstalk, Lambda, S3, Route 53, Certificate Manager), Google Cloud Platform (Compute Engine, App Engine, RDS), Microsoft Azure, Linux Systems (CentOS, Ubuntu), Windows Server (2008–2016)
• Cybersecurity & DevOps: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Remediation, XSS Mitigation, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Git (GitHub, Bitbucket), CI/CD, Jira, Confluence
• Emerging Paradigms: Quantum Computing Circuit Logic (Qiskit), Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Resilience, Local SLM Inference, 2D/3D Asset Pipeline (Raylib, Blender)

KPMG Australia | Corporate Professional Services
2024 — Present

• Architect, engineer, and optimize complex, enterprise-grade data platforms and software solutions for the Australian corporate landscape.
• Implement robust architectural design patterns to maximize performance, stability, and clean processing structures.

Driver Force One (DFO) | Technology & Security Consultancy
2018 — 2024

• Operated an independent consultancy delivering end-to-end SDLC systems engineering and elite penetration testing solutions.
• Aviation Online & Break Away Travel Club: Modernized, refactored, and streamlined core flight e-commerce systems; designed optimized SQL schemas and conducted seamless multi-generational database migrations. Coded secure middleware and engineered underlying API pipelines.
• Pacific Centrecom: Spearheaded systems analysis, structural software design, and full-stack development to build and scale critical internal infrastructure.
• Cybersecurity Operations: Conducted comprehensive target scanning, black-box penetration testing, and remediation verification through HackerOne. Secured sensitive assets for the United States Department of Defense (DoD), AFWERX, SOFWERX, and Shutterfly. Secured websites against complex injection vectors including XSS.

Bank of South Pacific (BSP) | Corporate & Retail Banking
2021 — 2023

• Managed high-profile e-commerce transaction monitoring, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) verifications.
• Served as primary technical liaison executing judicial search warrants alongside Law Enforcement and Global Agencies (CID, Cybercrime Units, Interpol, FRCS, FICAC).
• Coordinated Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD) and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) reviews across a network of 20+ branches.

Pacific Centrecom | Aviation Logistics & Corporate BPO
2018 — 2020

• Architected, developed, and deployed 13 distinct data processing and reporting applications utilizing ASP.NET and PHP, facilitating over 1,000 automated daily transactions for 300+ operational personnel.
• Engineered core analysis and CEO-level reporting structures for major international brands, including Fiji Airways and Air Malta.
• Provisioned, maintained, and hardened production infrastructure including virtual hosts, network routes, and dedicated firewalls.

iCumulus Australia | Enterprise Big Data Marketing
2017 — 2018

• Collaborated within a distributed global team across Australia, Thailand, and Fiji to build massive data manipulation frameworks.
• Successfully executed 6 high-capacity enterprise analytics and AI/ML applications targeting consumer demographics in the Australian market.
• Provisioned multi-cloud network infrastructure utilizing AWS EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, RDS, S3, and Google Cloud Engine.

Go2solutions / Ethan Group Australia | Enterprise Managed Services
2015 — 2017

• Executed Network Operations Center (NOC) monitoring and complex remote infrastructure troubleshooting across 10+ corporate networks.
• Analyzed packets and structural data routing via SolarWinds and N-able; managed Windows Server Active Directory and Exchange environments.

GreyMouse Ltd | Managed ISP Support
2015

• Delivered Tier-1 core routing, provisioning, and structural network shaping for Australian ISPs (Ewire, Fuzenet, Homelinx) across Fiber, VDSL, and ADSL.

Mindpearl / Fiji Airways Account | Aviation Operations
2010 — 2014

• Promoted iteratively from Representative to Ticketing Specialist to Team Leader, managing rotational teams of 15 to 60 operational personnel.
• Coordinated critical flight emergencies, life-support logistics, equipment updates, and automated aircraft equipment updates directly with global engineering departments (Fiji Airways, Cathay Pacific).
• Generated and verified daily flight reconciliation data, executing comprehensive anti-fraud analysis across international pricing and ticketing systems.

University of the South Pacific | GPA: 3.60 (Completed part-time while maintaining full-time employment)

• Highly Relevant Advanced Coursework: Business Information Systems (A), Research Skills (A), Advanced Database Systems (B+), Total Quality Management (B+), Data Mining (B), Basic Statistics (B), Mathematics For Science (B).

Monash University | Cybersecurity Research Specialization

• KPMG Australia: Hetal Patel (Senior Operations Manager), Anthony Salerno (Hiring Manager), Siteri Paumau (Manager)
• Pacific Centrecom: Magnesh Reddy (IT Manager), Hitesh Chand (Human Resources Manager)
• iCumulus Pty Ltd: Mark Halstead (Managing Director ), Sumeet Kapadia (Project Manager)

Senior Developer @ KPMG Australia (FDX) | 15+ yrs Software Engineering | Data Architect | Cybersecurity & Reverse Engineering Offers specialized software development through cybersecurity tha delivers High value , Immediate impact with a unique x-factor based competitive advantage and quick turn around times. No other developer in the South pacific has his set of top tier Hybrid qualifications , Experience and Track record in Software development + Cyber security + Quantum cryptography + Management . A true polymath that excels at any field in scope .

I am a Senior Developer at KPMG Australia (FDX) and a software engineer specializing in data systems, with applied experience in cybersecurity and reverse engineering, having demonstrated impact across production platforms and global vulnerability disclosure programs.

I have architected and delivered as sole full stack principal engineer 25+ data processing platforms for the Australian market, consistently on time, within budget, and with zero production downtime. My work focuses on building reliable, scalable systems while solving complex operational and integration challenges with measurable impact on business savings of up to $1.2 million in resourcing & licensing fees. Data volumes involve millions of records with 300+ simultaneous users performing concurrent transactions spanning across intranet and airline APIs.

Early in his career He has managed 60+ workers on a rotational basis at Mindpearl for FIJI airways for advanced airline operations for 3 years He has managed 60+ workers on a rotational basis at an outbound callcentre for OPTUS for 2 years .

• Strategic Leadership: Defined system architecture standards across Airline teams, advised leadership on build vs. buy decisions, and mentored engineers.
• Performance: Reduced system risk and improved SLA/latency by 95%.
• Compliance: Worked in high-stakes, regulated Australian environments with Directors & CEOs; systems have passed rigorous audit, compliance, and governance checks.
• Cybersecurity: Active contributor to 100+ Vulnerability Disclosure Programs (VDPs) (U.S. DoD, SOFWERX, AFWERX, Microsoft). Ranked in the top 3% of ethical hackers in New Zealand on HackerOne.
• Operational Roots: Led teams of 60+ staff across aviation and telecommunications, supporting global carriers including Fiji Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia, American Airlines, and Cathay Pacific, as well as Optus and Vodafone Hutchison Australia.

• Cloud & Infrastructure: Azure, GCP, GCA, AWS, Linux, Windows Server, Cloud Containers, Docker.
• Databases: SQL, Postgres, MongoDB, Oracle (Advanced).
• Languages & Frameworks: C#, Python, C, PHP, C++, Node.js, React.js.

• University of the South Pacific: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) - Information Systems & Management
• Monash University: Post Quantum Cryptography (PQCIP)
• Purdue University: Semiconductor Fabrication
• University of Helsinki: Artificial Intelligence (AI Elements)
• NASA: NASA Open Science Certification

• U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS): * Virtual Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity (301V)
  • ICS Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities & Practices
  • Attack Methodologies in IT & Industrial Control Systems
  • Reverse Engineering & DNS Attacks | 101 Coding
• EC-Council: Digital Forensics (DFE)
• ICSI UK | DefensityOne: CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist
• Fortinet: Certified Associate Cybersecurity & FortiGate 7.4 Operator
• Microsoft: Azure Network Security Ninja Training
• Commonwealth of Learning: Advanced Cybersecurity Training for Teachers
• Huawei: Cyber Security Exam for Partners

• IBM Quantum: Challenge Achievement (2023 & 2024), Quantum Optimization, AI Concepts, Deep Learning (TensorFlow), Machine Learning (Python), Data Visualization, Security for Cloud Apps.
• NVIDIA: Building Video AI Applications at the Edge (Jetson Nano), Getting Started with AI on Jetson Nano, Disaster Risk Monitoring (Satellite Imagery).
• Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI): Energy Efficient Programming & Quantum Computing
• D-Wave: Introduction to Quantum Computing
• Intel: AI From the Data Center to the Edge (Optimized Intel Architecture)
• Anthropic: Certificate of completion: Claude 101

• Microsoft: Teams Rooms Technical Professional (2024), Azure Stack HCI Accreditation, AI Foundry & Copilot Studio, Innovative Educator, Advertising Search.
• AWS: Technology Architecting, Technical Professional (Digital).
• Oracle: Advanced Database for Developers Next Level.
• Google: Android Enterprise Platform Associate & Android Enterprise Associate (2023), Mobile Sites Certification.
• Huawei: HCIA 5G
• Cisco: NDG Linux Essentials
• VMware: Skyline Advisor Pro Technologist
• Axelos: ITIL V3
• HackerRank: SQL (Advanced) Certificate

• 🛠️ Current Focus: 2D Game Development, Cybersecurity, and Quantum Computing logic.
• ⚖️ Philosophy: I build with a "Bare Metal" mindset—prioritizing runtime efficiency and simple, direct code (KISS).
• 🛡️ Security: Active cybersecurity enthusiast and vulnerability researcher.
• 🐧 Environment: Power user of Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS) and experienced in Windows Server environments.