Cybersecurity Solutions Architect

GRG Matriculation Higher Secondary School,
Peelamedu, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore-641004.

Group 2 - Computer Science

Batch - 2000

During my Engineering, additionally I studied A+ (Hardware), N+ (Networking) and CCNA (R&S) in IIHT Coimbatore. When I got into job, whenever I got time, I completed CCNA (R&S), CCNA (Security), CCNP (R&S), CCNP (Firewall) and CCIP (Service Provider). In addition to this I did CISM.

CCNA (R&S) - Certified

CCNA (Security) - Certified

CCNP (R&S) - Certified

CCNP (Firewall) - Certified

CCIP (Service Provider) - Certified

CISM - Just Studied

CSS Corp Chennai

Duration : 2006-09 to 2007-01
Designation : Trainee Support Engineer

Involved in NETGEAR product support services (Voice Process) such as Modems, Wi-Fi routers, Switches and Access Points.

HCL Infosystems Pvt Ltd Coimbatore, Bangalore and Mumbai

Duration : 2007-04 to 2011-09
Designation : Customer Engineer / SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER

● Maintain & Support the Indian Airforce NOC. Part of the L2 Escalation Team configuring devices in new sites
● Troubleshoot issues and solve in the most optimal time.
● Troubleshoot and support Cisco RMAs as part of hardware support. Handle RADWARE (IPS) RMAs for Hardware.
● Involved in the project for India Air Force named Nation Pride AFNET and supported the MPLS-DATA/VOIP Network. Worked actively in installation and configuration of MPLS-VPN network with equipments like Cisco XR 12410 (as Provider) & Cisco 7609 routers (as Provider Edge), Catalyst 6509 (as Customer Edge) and Catalyst 3560 (as Layer 2) switches. Worked in Datacenter implementation / Maintenance (From power source till Server Connectivity) Implement and maintain the network (From power source till end-user Network connectivity). Designed and Implemented Optical Fibre Cable Campus connectivity (24 Core Fibre). Testing and splicing of Optical Fibre. Cat 6 structured cabling and design. Hands on experience using OTDR, (Agilent Technologies) for fibre testing.

Tata Consultancy Services Hyderabad

Duration : 2011-09 to 2013-09
Designation : Network/System Administrator Microsoft GNS

● Involved in the Project Microsoft GFS and worked as a part of the Global Team managing the Global Networking System GNS
● Worked as a part of GNS MAC (Modify/Add/Change) TEAM.
● Configure, maintain, and support the Routers, Switches, F5 and NetScalar Load Balancers. Handle SSL Certificate requests – create, add, renew and delete SSL Certificates.
● Work on TCL-based scripting language, iRule Writing, a Microsoft/ F5 Technology which allows arbitrary manipulation of traffic flow.

VWR International Coimbatore

Duration : 2013-09 to 2015-07
Designation : Global Network Engineering

● Project Network Migration, Network Infrastructure Maintenance, Network Design and Implementation.
● Hands on experience in handling Cisco Meraki Security Appliance, Wireless access points and switches.

Skylark Information Technologies Pvt Ltd Coimbatore

Duration : 2015-07 to 2016-01
Designation : MANAGER - TECHNO COMMERCIAL

● Understanding Technical requirements of the clients
● Infrastructure Designing
● Vendor development, getting quotes as per specification & negotiation
● Preparation of CAPEX with all technical details.
● Knowledge of piping & electrical drawings.
● Follow up for PO, Payments, certification of measurement sheets.
● Inspection of equipment at vendor site.
● Generation of various reports for management review.
● Prepare Presentations

Payoda Technologies Coimbatore

Duration : 2016-01 to 2019-08
Designation : Manager IT Infrastructures

● Implementing, Improving and Maintaining ISO 27001 ISMS
● Ensuring GDPR Compliance
● Manage IT Staff according to technologies
● Support IT day to day Operations considering end user SLA
● Manage Public Cloud - AWS
● Manage Private Cloud - VMWare ESXI, VMWare V-Center, Hyper-V, KVM, PROXMOX and Open Stack
● Manage Techno Commercial Activities
● Manage Software Licensing Compliance
● Manage Client Security Compliance - Documentation, Evidences and RFPs
● Work with Linux and Open Source Solution Specialists

Fame Technologies

Duration : 2019-08 to 2022-02
Designation : Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Information Security Open Source Product Owner:
Warrior, Emperor and Intelligent Threat Vector (The Brain)
● Warrior is a DNS Firewall (Open Source DNS Firewall)
● Emperor is a Secure Cloud Proxy Services
● Intelligent Threat Vector is a Threat Configuration Builder for Open Source DNS Firewall, Proxy, L3 Switches / Routers , Firewall, Secure Email Gateway and AntiVirus with global threat parameters like malicious IPs, Domains,URLs, and Signatures.

Other Responsibilities:
● Designing/Solutions for IT Server Infrastructure
● Designing/Solutions for IT Network Infrastructure
● Designing/Solutions for IT VoIP Infrastructure
● Designing/Solutions - Security for IT Infrastructure
● Manage Public Cloud - GCP
● Designing Private Cloud - VMWare ESXI,VMWare V-Center,Hyper-V,KVM,PROXMOX and Open Stack
● IT Infrastructure Techno Commercial Activities
● IT Infrastructure Software Licensing Compliance
● Manage Client Security Compliance - Documentation,Evidences and RFPs
● Ideate/Develop/Automate Linux and Open Source Solutions with Python/Django/JAVA Specialists
● Developing Python based Machine Learning Applications and Integrations with GCP

Smartek21 Pvt Ltd Chennai and Pune

Duration : 2022-02 to 2023-07
Designation : Cyber Security Architect

Design and Implement Application Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance, GDPR and HIPAA for Products Built by Smartek21. Smartek21 Products are based on AI based Virtual Assistants managing Healthcare, Insurance, Banking finance, Retail, Telecom and security Identity Access Management (IAM).

Within this company for Security I have built the below using Open Source:
1) Secure Web Gateway/Proxy
2) DNS Firewall & DNS Sinkhole
3) OpenVPN with DNS Firewall or Sinkhole
4) Device Fingerprinting
5) NGINX Mutual TLS Over Public Network
6) NGINX OWASP Web Application Firewall in CENTOS STREAM
7) NGINX OWASP Web Application Firewall in UBUNTU
8) Docker Container based NGNIX SSL and OWASP Web Application Firewall Deployment Guide
9) Hardcode DNS Firewall or Sinkhole IP in CentOS Stream
10) Hardcode DNS Firewall or Sinkhole IP in Ubuntu
11) Engineering Behind Application Network Security
12) Application Network Security for Ubuntu Host Firewall IDS Installation Configuration and Verification
13) Access Control Lists with CSF Host Firewall for Linux
14) Antivirus for Linux
15) Directory Scan Services for Ubuntu

Consultant Services

Duration : 2023-07 to Current
Designation : Architect Cyber Security

1) Design and Deploy Web Application/API Security.
2) Design and Deploy IT Infrastructure Security.
3) Create In House Solutions, instead of buying third-party solutions.
4) Utilize Open Source Solutions.
5) Implement Security Solutions using Linux, Python Scripts, Python Flask Framework, Shell Scripts, and LUA Scripts.
6) Implement Security Solutions that Comply with GDPR and HIPAA.
7) Use external API Services for Threat Intelligence, Device Fingerprint for Device Identity across Internet (Zero Trust), Device Fingerprint for Bots, Tampering, TOR, VPN, and Incognito detections, and Integrate Google Recaptcha v3 for Fraud score detection.
8) Integrate Service Provider (SP) and Identity Provider (IDP) for Authentication and Authorization using OpenID Connect and SAMLv2.
9) Build In-house Secure Web Gateway for Web Applications/APIs.
10) Conduct VAPT, SAST, and DAST at regular intervals to maintain Security Solutions intact.
11) Continuous knowledge sharing to peers and juniors.

About Me

As a Cyber Security expert with over 17+ years of experience, I have demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and managing robust security infrastructure for global organizations. I possess advanced-level proficiency in network security, risk management, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, incident response, and compliance regulations. Throughout my career, I have successfully led large-scale projects and initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of security measures. I have a proven track record of reducing the risk exposure of organizations, improving their security posture, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. My deep technical knowledge and leadership skills have also enabled me to mentor and train security professionals, driving the development of high-performing security teams. I possess excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service and building strong relationships with stakeholders. With my extensive experience and passion for Cyber Security, I am poised to make a significant contribution to any organization seeking to enhance its security infrastructure and ensure the protection of its critical assets.

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