May 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• Product Security Manager at Autodesk Trust Engineering, managing end-to-end security operations including firewall and IAM management, EDR support, and logging for comprehensive defense.
• I oversee Level 2 internal and Level 1 vendor teams, driving process efficiency and response times. Focused on data security through DLP, DSPM, and DAM, and maintaining collaboration with IR, Threat Management, and GRC teams to enhance security posture.
• I set OKRs, create SOPs, and develop playbooks to standardize operations.
• Skilled in resource allocation, hiring, and team development, I integrate advanced technologies and engage stakeholders to align security with organizational goals.

Oct 2021 – May 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• Part of 6sense Security Engineering with expertise in managing SOC, workload security, endpoint security, and vulnerability management.
• I developed tools and strategies for efficient Security Operations, including data ingestion, monitoring, triaging, and incident response, enhancing infrastructure resilience. Skilled in integrating log sources into Sumo Logic with automated alerts and responses, and creating a technology roadmap to address threats across cloud and endpoint environments.
• Led a vulnerability management program using Rapid7, and embedded security within DevOps through SAST/DAST in SDLC.
• Proficient in AWS cloud security, Agile project management, and security team recruitment, providing insights to maintain a proactive security posture

Jul 2021 – Sep 2021 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

May 2020 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Remote

• Senior Security Incident Responder for M365, managing incidents related to service misuse to ensure quick, effective resolution and service integrity.
• Skilled in in-depth investigations within M365 and Azure, leveraging KQL for data analysis to detect patterns and anomalies.
• Led proactive threat hunting across services and tenants, utilizing MITRE-aligned threat intelligence, adversary hunting techniques, and automated attack simulations.
• Enhanced internal threat intelligence through IOC analysis and TTP development.
• Developed and automated playbooks to improve response efficiency and collaborated globally for comprehensive security investigations.

Jul 2018 – May 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos · Chennai Area, India · On-site

• Security Engineering Lead at Freshworks, where I established and scaled a Security Operations Centre (SOC) to drive cybersecurity for a high-growth Unicorn start-up.
• Led a team for 24/7 monitoring and incident response, deploying and managing Splunk ES for extensive log collection and incident detection. Streamlined operations with SOAR automation, improving response times and enhancing cloud security posture management.
• Experienced in Agile project execution and developing SecOps content, I built a robust incident response process and internal threat intelligence capabilities. Regularly reported security metrics to senior management, supporting strategic decision-making.

Jul 2016 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

• Key member of the Managed Security Services team, overseeing 24/7 security operations and leading SIEM solution implementation across diverse environments (in-house, cloud, hybrid). Spearheaded SIEM deployment, content creation, and comprehensive log management to enhance security effectiveness.
• Directed SOC service delivery for a team of 20+ engineers, ensuring seamless collaboration and high service standards.
• Actively engaged with clients through onboarding, regular updates, and escalation management, fostering strong client relationships.
• Developed SOPs, KB articles, and managed operational workflows to optimize team efficiency and meet monthly data needs.

Jul 2015 – Jul 2016 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Member of Cisco’s CSIRT, specializing in security event management with Splunk to configure, monitor, and analyze events effectively.
• Developed streamlined playbooks for efficient event analysis, reducing false positives, and correlated multi-source data to identify and report malicious activities.
• Worked closely with the Threat Intelligence team to strategize against zero-day vulnerabilities and APTs. Led the remediation process for incidents across desktop and lab hosts, including DLP and extranet environments.
• Provided valuable feedback to the research team to refine security strategies and enhance Cisco’s incident response capabilities.

Oct 2010 – Jun 2015 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Infrastructure Management Services professional focused on Perimeter and Endpoint Security.
• Led the implementation of two-factor authentication (2FA) for strengthened security, and managed SIEM deployment and monitoring to enhance threat visibility.
• Oversaw Vulnerability Management, ensuring timely identification, evaluation, remediation, and reporting of security vulnerabilities for comprehensive protection.

Oct 2007 – Jan 2010 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Key member of the Perimeter Security team, responsible for managing Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and Endpoint Security solutions.
• Conducted thorough SIEM monitoring to ensure proactive threat detection and response across the network.

May 2007 – Oct 2007 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Began my career as a Technical Support Engineer, delivering expert support for Endpoint Security products such as Symantec, McAfee, and TrendMicro, among others.