ROUND ROCK, TX, February 25, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sarith Somasundaran Pullanikkat has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Pullanikkat is a technology and cybersecurity leader who currently serves as Lead Security and Compliance Program Manager at Meta Platforms, Inc., a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he provides strategic oversight for enterprise security and compliance programs, supporting alignment with regulatory obligations, industry standards, and evolving risk landscapes. His work emphasizes the development of scalable security frameworks and the integration of compliance as a foundational business capability.

Prior to joining Meta, Mr. Pullanikkat established a distinguished career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he advanced from associate to senior manager between 2014 and 2022. During his tenure, he advised global organizations on cybersecurity, information security, and risk management while assuming progressively senior leadership responsibilities. As a senior manager, he played a central role in developing and scaling a key cybersecurity offering and was appointed alliance director for Onapsis, a leading SAP vulnerability management platform. This appointment reflected partner confidence in his leadership, technical judgment, and ability to build durable client and alliance relationships. Throughout his time at PwC, he maintained a strong focus on mentorship, team development, and long-term professional growth.

Mr. Pullanikkat began his professional career at Tata Consultancy Services, where he served as a systems engineer from 2009 to 2012. In this internal role, he focused on application security, contributing to secure development practices and strengthening application-level risk controls within enterprise environments. This experience laid the technical foundation for his later specialization in cybersecurity and risk management.

In addition to his corporate leadership, Mr. Pullanikkat serves as a cybersecurity program advisor at DSDT College, where he shares practical industry insight with students and early-career professionals. Earlier in his career, he contributed to academia as a graduate teaching assistant at Texas A&M University, supporting instruction in management information systems.

Mr. Pullanikkat earned a master's degree in management information systems from Texas A&M University, providing a strong academic foundation in information systems strategy, governance, and security. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from St. Francis Institute of Technology at Mumbai University.

His professional credentials reflect depth across security, governance, and risk disciplines and include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certifications.

Mr. Pullanikkat attributes his professional success to his upbringing in Mumbai and the values instilled by his parents, particularly his mother, whom he regards as a lifelong role model for resilience and integrity. He also acknowledges his wife's steadfast support as integral to his personal and professional journey.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Pullanikkat is actively engaged in civic service as a Children's International sponsor, supporting initiatives that expand educational access for children worldwide.

Creatively, he is recognized for his work as a conscious rap artist, using music as a medium for introspection, motivation, and resilience. Inspired by the birth of his first son, he began creating music as a personal legacy for his children and has released works exploring themes of identity, balance, and purpose, including a notable piece 'Socho Mat' featuring Hindi lyrics and contributions from both his son and wife.

Mr. Pullanikkat enjoys spending time with his family, including his two children. Looking ahead, he aspires to further influence organizational security practices with positive societal impact and to establish a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing children's education.

Mr. Pullanikkat's career is distinguished by sustained leadership progression, technical depth, and a continued commitment to professional excellence and community service.

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