Pranav Joshi

DevOps Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India10 yrs 6 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in cloud security and architecture.
Proven track record in incident response and vulnerability management.
Strong advocate for DevSecOps culture and practices.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Security Architect with expertise in Infrastructure and DevSecOps.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud SecuritySecurity EngineeringVulnerability ManagementInfrastructure As CodeCloud Operations

Other Skills

AltairAmazon Web Services (AWS)Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomationBashBig DataCSPMCloud ArchitectureCloud ComputingCloud StorageClusterCluster ComputingContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Cost OptimizationCybersecurity

About

At Harness, I lead security initiatives focused on protecting cloud infrastructure and product ecosystems through secure architecture design, robust network security, and proactive threat mitigation. With a Master’s in High-Performance Computing and deep expertise across cloud operations and security, I architect and implement secure, scalable systems in both public (AWS, GCP, Azure) and private cloud environments. My core areas of specialization include cloud architecture, product security, and automated system deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). I design and deploy security solutions spanning WAF, CSPM, CNAPP, SIEM, SOAR, CIEM, EDR, and PAM. I bring strong experience in incident response, regulatory compliance, and fostering a DevSecOps culture by embedding security early into the SDLC. I’m passionate about building resilient defenses, driving cross-functional security strategies, and continuously improving our cloud security posture. I focus on enabling our teams to move fast safely by aligning security with operational efficiency, reliability, and innovation.

Experience

Harness

2 roles

Manager, Security Engineering

Promoted

May 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Cloud SecuritySecurity EngineeringIncident ResponseDevSecOpsCloud Architecture

Sr. Security Engineer

Jun 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Cloud SecurityVulnerability ManagementCSPMSIEMSecurity Controls

Automation anywhere

3 roles

Sr. Cloud Security Engineer

Promoted

Jan 2022 – Jun 2022 · 5 mos · On-site

I've been focused on fortifying cloud security through various initiatives:
Image Hardening and Container Security: I championed image hardening practices to minimize attack surfaces and implemented container security measures throughout the development lifecycle.
Vulnerability Management: I implemented a system for continuous vulnerability scanning and prioritization, ensuring timely remediation.
CSPM and SIEM Management: I established Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools for continuous configuration monitoring and a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system for centralized threat detection and response.
Security Control Implementation: I drove the implementation of security controls adhering to frameworks like CIS, NIST, SOC 2, and ISO 27001, strengthening our overall security posture.
These efforts have significantly enhanced our cloud security posture, enabling us to proactively identify and address threats.

Infrastructure as CodeAutomationCloud OperationsSecurity MeasuresCost Optimization

Sr. CloudOps Engineer

Promoted

Sep 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · On-site

Cloud Operations and Security:
Monitoring and ensuring the smooth operation of cloud-based systems.
Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect cloud resources.
Responding to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
Automating System Deployments:
Utilizing tools like Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation to automate the provisioning of infrastructure.
Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles for efficient and repeatable deployments.
Infra Management:
Overseeing the overall infrastructure, ensuring it meets performance and scalability requirements.
Managing resources, configurations, and updates to keep the infrastructure up-to-date.
IAM, Account and Billing Management for Cloud Accounts
Website Hosting and Management:
Hosting and maintaining websites on cloud platforms, ensuring high availability and performance.
Managing domain configurations, SSL certificates, and other related aspects.
Cloud Cost Optimization:
Implementing cost-effective solutions to optimize resource usage.
Leveraging automation, Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, and other cost-saving measures.
Regularly analyzing and optimizing cloud spending.
Implementation of Governance Policy:
Establishing and enforcing governance policies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational standards.
Defining access controls, auditing processes, and monitoring compliance.
Being the Go-To Person for Entire Cloud Infra Governance:
Serving as the primary point of contact for all matters related to cloud infrastructure.
Collaborating with different teams to address their specific infrastructure needs.
Providing guidance on best practices, performance optimization, and cost efficiency.

Cloud Engineer

May 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · On-site

Artoon solutions pvt ltd

2 roles

Solution Architect

Apr 2018 – May 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Surat Area, India · On-site

Linux System Administrator

May 2016 – Apr 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Surat Area, India · On-site

Ve commercial vehicles limited (a volvo group and eicher motors joint venture)

Researcher

Aug 2015 – May 2016 · 9 mos · Greater Delhi Area · On-site

Installation, setup, and upkeep of HPC clusters; job scheduler development and research; deployment of an open-source job scheduler with customised algorithms to reduce the expense of proprietary solutions.
Accumulated expertise in data center operations and working with HPC clusters.