Information Technology C C++

LAVAKUMAR BENACHANAHALLI RAMEGOWDA

New Jersey, NJ 07304 +1-551-***-**** click to email me

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic cybersecurity professional with over 7 years of experience in information technology, specializing in IAM security control design, cloud security, and privileged access management. Proficient in evaluating and improving cybersecurity controls, developing governance processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance security frameworks. Adept at leveraging technical expertise to drive innovation, improve security metrics, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cybersecurity Tools: Wireshark Nmap Metasploit Splunk

Digital Forensics Tools: Autopsy FTK Cellebrite Reader

Security Frameworks: NIST Cybersecurity Framework CIS Controls

IAM Tools: EntraID AWS IAM Azure IAM Identity Governance Platforms

Cloud Platforms: AWS Azure

Front-End: CSS2,3 HTML4,5 NodeJS JavaScript AngularJS JQuery

Programming Languages: R Python C C++ SQL Java

Java Frameworks: Spring Spring Boot Spring MVC Web Services (Restful, SOAP) Spring Microservices

DevOps Tools: Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, Ansible, Datical (Liquibase), Jira

Databases: MS-SQL Server Oracle DB MySQL

Packages: Matplotlib ggplot2 NumPy Pandas

Methodologies: DevOps

Version Control: GitHub

Workstream Tools: ServiceNow Jira Confluence

COURSE WORK

Network Security: Configuring firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.

Policies and Compliance: Developing security policies, ensuring compliance with standards.

VAPT: Assessing vulnerabilities, conducting penetration tests.

Incident Response: Detecting, analyzing, and mitigating security incidents.

Encryption: Implementing SSL/TLS, PGP, BitLocker.

IAM: Authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA.

SIEM Tools: Monitoring and analyzing security events.

Secure Coding: Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices.

Training: Educating users on cybersecurity awareness.

EXPERIENCE

Zenith Infotek LLC Jersey City, NJ

Cybersecurity Intern(co/op) Jan 2023 –Cur

Achieved a 30% improvement in security event detection accuracy by ensuring real-time monitoring and security posture of cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.

Successfully supported the execution and development of 5 infrastructure and cybersecurity projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget, which improved overall project delivery efficiency by 20%.

Contributed to the development of IT security policies and procedures aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS frameworks, enhancing compliance and reducing risk exposure by 30%.

Developed practical ICS Asset Management KPIs, leading to improved asset tracking and a 20% increase in reporting accuracy.

Reduced false positives by 25% through meticulous validation and investigation of identified events.

Led the implementation of infrastructure as code using Terraform, resulting in a 30% reduction in deployment time and improved operational efficiency.

Successfully handled and escalated over 100 complex or high-severity security threats, reducing incident resolution times by 20%.

Enhanced system flexibility, enabling a 20% improvement in application response times, and contributing to overall operational efficiency.

Led the establishment of robust monitoring and alerting systems, ensuring high availability and detecting potential issues proactively. This initiative resulted in a 20% reduction in incident response time.

Maintained, troubleshooted, and improved existing cybersecurity management systems, including endpoint security, patch management, logging, asset monitoring, access control, IDS, Active Directory Group Policies, firewall rules, and network configuration management.

Acted as an escalation point for Tier I analysts, improving the resolution rate of significant security events by 40%.

Participated in the creation and modification of cyber monitoring policies, contributing to a 15% increase in policy compliance.

Stayed updated with emerging cybersecurity trends, ensuring the firm's defenses remained current and effective, leading to a 20% decrease in vulnerability exposure.

Dell Technologies Bangalore, India

Systems Security Analyst Aug 2020 – June 2022

Initiated and executed targeted security initiatives to mitigate breaches, implementing advanced threat detection measures. These efforts enhanced the organization’s cyber resilience and streamlined incident response procedures.

Designed and implemented IAM security controls, integrating with AWS and Azure platforms.

Executed a regular review cycle, aligning security measures with evolving threats and industry best practices, resulting in a 20% reduction in security incidents.

Managed privileged access processes, improving logging and monitoring practices.

Authored detailed reports, providing insights for executive decision-making, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Ensured on the development of comprehensive updates and training programs, resulting in a 30% improvement in overall security awareness across the network.

Maintained and updated a range of security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus solutions. Implemented a systematic schedule for updates, resulting in reduction in vulnerabilities associated with outdated security software.

Deployed robust security access monitoring protocols across diverse systems, ensuring real-time visibility into user activities.

Conducted vulnerability testing and risk analyses to assess security, while also performing internal and external security audits.

Analysed security breaches to identify the cause and updated incident responses and disaster recovery plans, resulting in a 15% reduction in incident resolution time.

Conducted thorough verification of security plans in collaboration with external vendors, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Amazon Bangalore, India

Web Production Analyst / Web Security Analyst June 2016 – July 2020

Played a pivotal role in the end-to-end process of designing, specifying, implementing, and maintaining 20 websites, resulting in a 30% increase in user engagement.

Partnered closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that every aspect of the 20 websites—from layout to functionality—aligned seamlessly with organizational goals and brand standards.

Spearheaded the development and implementation of comprehensive website-specific standards, policies, and practices, resulting in a 20% improvement in website performance metrics and ensuring a unified and high-quality digital presence.

Enhanced customer-centric approach, resulting in a 25% increase in customer satisfaction and a 20% improvement in project delivery timelines.

Revamped web page layouts, implementing a user-centric design approach that led to an improvement in overall website usability.

Prioritized accessibility standards, achieving compliance with WCAG guidelines and enhancing the website's inclusivity, contributing to a positive user experience for all visitors.

Executed content management strategy, ensuring accurate, current, and brand-aligned web content using a content calendar and regular audits, resulting in a 15% reduction in content errors and improved user engagement.

Enforced advanced monitoring and tracking tools, including Google Analytics and PageSpeed Insights, to comprehensively measure website performance.

Ensured websites were responsive and functioned seamlessly across devices and screen sizes, applying responsive design principles.

Coordinated closely with SEO specialists to conduct a thorough website content optimization, resulting in a 15% increase in organic search traffic and Optimized search engine rankings.

PROJECTS

Individual New York, NY

Fortified the Digital Frontier: Navigating the New Era of Cybersecurity Challenges. May 2024

EDUCATION

Pace University, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems New York, NY

Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity and Systems GPA:3.43 May 2024

MVJ College of Engineering in Computer Science and Information Systems Bangalore, IN

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Sciences and Information Systems GPA: 3.65 May 2016

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