Gajendra Kumar Lowanshi

CEO

Pune, Maharashtra, India15 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

14.6 years of experience in cybersecurity leadership.
Expert in AI-driven threat detection and incident response.
Proven track record in improving security postures significantly.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert specializing in AI-driven security architectures and risk management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Threat DetectionCloud SecurityWeb Application FirewallsNetwork Security ImplementationSecurity Architecture

Other Skills

DarktraceAISecurity MonitoringIPSF5 WAFIDS/IPSPalo Alto NetworksIncident ManagementChange ManagementCheckpoint SecurityCisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)Data StructuresOperating SystemsComputer Information SystemsDatabase Management System (DBMS)

About

Cybersecurity Lead with 14.6+ years of experience designing and securing AI-augmented, hybrid (on-prem & cloud) environments. I specialize in combining traditional security controls with AI-based threat detection and autonomous response to improve visibility, reduce risk, and accelerate incident response. I have strong hands-on expertise across firewalls, WAF, NAC, NDR, proxies, load balancers, and security management platforms (FireMon, AlgoSec) along with asset intelligence (Axonius). A key focus of my work has been leveraging Darktrace’s self-learning AI to detect unknown threats, insider risks, lateral movement, and C2 activity, while reducing alert fatigue and aligning detections with MITRE ATT&CK and compliance needs. Certified CISM, CEH, CCNP, ITIL, I’ve led POCs and implementations for Darktrace, FireMon, AlgoSec, and Axonius, delivering measurable improvements in threat visibility, compliance posture, and operational efficiency. I also develop AI-enabled SOC workflows, SOPs, and hardening standards, strengthening web and network security by 50%+ through tuning, automation, and proactive threat mitigation. Focused on building secure, scalable, and AI-driven security architectures that align cyber risk with business objectives. Learning Focus: Zscaler Zero Trust | GenAI in Cybersecurity

Experience

15 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

3 yrs

Average Tenure

4 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

D4 insight

Cybersecurity lead

Dec 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

Key Achievements
Led enterprise-wide Darktrace NDR implementation, enabling AI-driven threat detection, early insider threat identification, and reduced false positives through model tuning and operationalization.
Established end-to-end threat detection and response workflows, integrating NDR, SIEM, firewalls, and SOC processes to reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and respond (MTTR).
Conducted risk assessments and remediation plans for firewalls, load balancers, and WAFs.
Delivered and evaluated strategic cybersecurity POCs (Axonius, Darktrace, Zscaler, AlgoSec, Cisco ISE), enabling leadership to make data-driven investment decisions
Improved WAF effectiveness by 50% through policy tuning on F5 ASM.
Established centralized security monitoring dashboards, enabling proactive threat detection and faster response.
Strengthened security posture against advanced threats by optimizing Palo Alto App-ID, Threat Prevention, WildFire, Anti-Spyware, and URL Filtering profiles.
Reduced lateral movement and command-and-control risks through segmentation, User-ID enforcement, and least-privilege policy redesign.
Led attack surface reduction initiatives, including SSL decryption, zone protection, and DDoS mitigation on critical ingress paths.

Threat DetectionCloud Security

Amdocs

Cyber & Network Security Specialist

Jul 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Pune Area, India · Hybrid

Key Achievements
Designed and implemented application-layer security controls, significantly reducing OWASP Top 10 exposure through F5 WAF and IDS/IPS optimization.
Strengthened cloud security posture in AWS, implementing AWS WAF, Shield Advanced, Inspector, and security group hardening aligned with best practices.
Supported incident response investigations, analysing attack patterns, malicious traffic, and indicators of compromise across network and application layers.
Improved security governance and audit readiness by delivering periodic firewall, WAF, and cloud security compliance assessments.
Enhanced visibility and access control by optimizing ForeScout NAC for device discovery, policy enforcement, and compliance monitoring.
Standardized security documentation, baselines, and control frameworks, improving consistency and reducing operational risk.

Web Application FirewallsIPSCloud Security

Tech mahindra

Network Lead

Jan 2017 – Jul 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Pune Area, India

Key Achievements
Led security operations for enterprise firewall and load balancer platforms, ensuring continuous protection of business-critical applications.
Supported security incident troubleshooting, including packet-level analysis to identify anomalous or malicious traffic patterns.
Improved availability and resilience of secure application delivery, optimizing SSL offloading and traffic handling while maintaining security controls.
Played a key role in change governance and risk management, ensuring firewall and load balancer changes met security and compliance standards.
Collaborated with security teams reduce recurring incidents through root cause analysis and control improvements

Network Security ImplementationPalo Alto Networks

Fujitsu consulting india

Senior Network Security Consultant

Nov 2014 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Pune Area, India · On-site

Delivered secure-by-design network and firewall architectures, integrating security controls into large-scale enterprise environments.
Implemented advanced Palo Alto security features, including GlobalProtect, SSL Decryption, Threat Prevention, Panorama, and HA.
Supported security-driven network migrations, ensuring minimal risk during platform and infrastructure transitions.
Conducted deep-dive root cause analysis for security and availability incidents, improving system stability and resilience.
Advised global customers on security best practices, aligning technical implementations with business and risk objectives.

Incident ManagementChange ManagementSecurity Architecture

Hexaware technologies

Network Security Engineer

Apr 2011 – Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 7 mos · BANGALORE

Supported enterprise security operations, managing firewalls, routing, and switching with a focus on secure connectivity.
Assisted in security incident analysis, firewall log reviews, and access control troubleshooting.
Improved network and security stability through proactive monitoring, vendor coordination, and TAC case management.
Gained strong foundational experience in network security principles, threat analysis, and operational security controls.
Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, reducing recurring outages and misconfigurations

Checkpoint SecurityCisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)Network Security Implementation