Dr. Shreyas Kumar

Professor

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Biography

Shreyas Kumar is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University. He has over twenty years of industry experience, specializing in Fintech security architecture. Dr. Kumar has played a pivotal role in designing security architectures for high-profile projects including Uber’s payment security architecture, which protected 60 million payment instruments serviced during 15 million trips a day. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Texas A&M University, where he also completed his MLS in Cybersecurity and M.S. in Computer Science. Kumar is also affiliated with the Multidisciplinary Engineering program. His research interests focus on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence in security, and developing security standards for the tech industry. He is an active member of several advisory groups and has certifications in information systems security.

Research Interests

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity Cyber Warfare Security Standards Cyber Insurance

Experience

Chief Information Security Officer

— Present

Deserve Inc • Acquired by Intuit in 2025

C-level executive with hands-on security architecture experience, specializing in Fintech.

Awards

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Outstanding Nominee, John J. Koldus III Faculty Achievement Award

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Academy Future Faculty Fellow, Center of Teaching Excellence

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.