Dr. Shreyas Kumar is a Professor of Practice at Texas A&M University in College Station, where he has received multiple teaching awards. He serves as a member of the U.S. National Committee Technical Advisory Group on Quantum Technologies and as an adviser to the United States Air Force and United States Space Force.

Dr. Kumar is also a visiting professor at WSAIS IIT Kanpur. His industry experience includes roles at Adobe, Oracle, and Uber. He holds an MS and PhD in Computer Science, and a Master of Legal Studies from Texas A&M University.

Cybersecurity is a rapidly evolving field where technical knowledge alone is not enough for sustained success. Professionals must develop the mindset to learn continuously, adapt to emerging technologies, respond constructively to setbacks, operate under uncertainty, and make responsible decisions as threats evolve. This talk introduces students to the diverse career landscape of cybersecurity while emphasizing resilience, adaptability, curiosity, ethical judgment, and lifelong learning. It also examines how AI is reshaping cybersecurity roles and why future professionals must learn to work effectively with intelligent tools while retaining human judgment, accountability, and professional responsibility.