Associate Professor & Assistant Director at VIT, bridging the gap between academia and industry through cybersecurity research, open-source advocacy, and data-driven career frameworks.
Dr. Jayakumar Sadhasivam is an Associate Professor Grade 1 at the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) in the School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCOPE). He holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology from VIT.
With expertise spanning Open Source Programming, Network Security, Storage Technologies, and Machine Learning, Jayakumar focuses on leveraging technology in education and developing open-source software that addresses the unique needs of learners.
As a long-standing Mozilla volunteer, he has contributed across six major projects — from quality assurance to localization — and founded the Mozilla Firefox VIT Club to nurture the next generation of open-source contributors.
Architecting career outcomes for 10,000+ students through strategic industry partnerships, data-driven placement frameworks, and scalable automation models across South India. Transforms raw campus data into actionable intelligence for recruitment and career readiness.
Teaching web programming, network security, storage technologies, and machine learning. Deep specialization in malware analysis and cybersecurity, with active research in AI-driven education transformation.
A unique intersection of academic depth, industry insight, and open-source philosophy.
Transforming learning experiences with intelligent systems and adaptive technologies.
Network security, threat modeling, and deep analysis of malicious software behavior.
Building bridges between institutional learning and real-world corporate expectations.
Data-driven dashboards, automation models, and metrics for career development centers.
Structured frameworks that align student preparation with evolving hiring patterns.
Contributing to Mozilla and fostering open-source culture in educational institutions.
Designing and coordinating professional training programs with industry partners.
Building advanced workspace systems and productivity pipelines using no-code tools.
Driving career outcomes for thousands of students through strategic leadership, data-driven operations, and robust industry partnerships.
Industrial Internship Certification Coordinator managing 25,000–35,000+ courses and certifications annually for all VIT campuses.
Collaborating with 40+ professional certification bodies and 20+ organizational vendors to deliver industry-relevant credentials.
Developing placement dashboards, automation models, and data-driven CDC metrics. Positioning as a "Career Clarity Analyst" — bridging structured career frameworks with real-world hiring patterns.
Building corporate training partnerships and industry-academia collaboration frameworks across South India.
Organizer for graVITas (techno-management fest) and Riviera (cultural fest), coordinating large-scale institutional events.
Coordinating the CISCO networking academy program at VIT, enabling students to gain industry-standard certifications in networking, security, and infrastructure.
Faculty coordinator for Wipro TalentNext and external training partnerships, bridging enterprise skilling programs with academic curricula across campuses.
Grounding students in core computer science principles while inspiring exploration at the cutting edge of technology.
Comprehensive instruction in modern web development — from frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to full-stack architectures, REST APIs, and real-world project-based learning.
Teaching cryptographic protocols, firewall architectures, intrusion detection systems, and secure communication fundamentals with hands-on lab environments.
Instruction on storage architectures, SAN/NAS systems, data management strategies, cloud storage paradigms, and enterprise-grade backup and recovery solutions.
Investigating the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and educational technology to create impact that extends beyond the classroom.
Doctoral research focused on advancing information technology paradigms with applications in security and education systems.
Deep investigation into malware behavior patterns, threat classification, and developing defensive strategies against evolving cyber threats.
Exploring how artificial intelligence can reshape pedagogical approaches, personalize learning paths, and improve educational outcomes at scale.
Developing open-source tools that consider the unique needs of learners — making quality educational technology accessible and adaptable.
Active contributor to the Mozilla ecosystem across six projects, championing the open web and nurturing community-driven development.
Helping users navigate Firefox and Mozilla products through community-driven support forums.
Testing pre-release builds, reporting bugs, and ensuring product stability before public releases.
Translating and localizing Mozilla products to make the web accessible in more languages.
Teaching web literacy and helping people become creators — not just consumers — of the web.
Identifying, documenting, and triaging software bugs in the Mozilla bug tracking ecosystem.
Contributing to the open standard for recognizing and verifying learning achievements digitally.
Founded and led the Mozilla Firefox VIT Club — creating a campus community dedicated to open-source contribution, web standards, and collaborative development.
Leveraging no-code platforms to build productivity systems, automate workflows, and create solutions that scale without traditional development overhead.
Designing advanced Notion-based productivity systems — from personal knowledge management to institutional project tracking with databases, automations, and custom views.
Building data visualization dashboards for career development centers, enabling real-time tracking of placement metrics, recruiter engagement, and student readiness.
Creating automated workflows for certification management, student communications, and administrative operations — reducing manual effort and increasing throughput.
Perspectives on education, cybersecurity, open source, and career development.
Interested in collaboration, consulting, or just a conversation about education, cybersecurity, or open source? Reach out.