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• With over Nine years of experience in the IT industry, I have a diverse background in networking, DevOps, Cloud, and cyber security. Exceptionally skilled in using Google Cloud Platform and Cloud Security, and have hands-on experience in automating various aspects of I.T. operations, including configuration management, security, build/release management, cloud resource utilization, and infrastructure automation. A team player and thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute my expertise to help drive success for the organization.
• Worked with Compliance Like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, N.I.S.T., and C.I.S. Frameworks.
• Experiences with industry-leading tools and models like C.S.P.M., S.I.E.M., C.N.A.P.P., C.W.P.P., and Zero trust.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud-based systems and environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the security of an organization's cloud-based systems and data.
• Highly motivated individual who is always looking to learn and improve my skills. Passion for open source tools and enjoy maintaining a home lab to experiment with new technologies and techniques. A fast learner and thrive in dynamic environments where I can take on new challenges and learn new skills. In addition, I Believe in giving back to the community and am committed to sharing my knowledge and expertise with others.

• Google LLC.

  • Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer. - Oct 2022
  • Cloud Digital Leader. - Oct 2022
  • Professional Cloud Developer. - Oct 2022
  • Professional Cloud Database Engineer. - Oct 2022
  • Professional Cloud Network Engineer. - Oct 2022
  • Professional Cloud Architect. - Aug 2022
  • Associate Cloud Engineer. - Jan 2022
  • Professional Cloud Security Engineer. - Aug 2021
  • Professional Data Engineer - Sep 2023
  • Professional Workspace Administrator - Sep 2023

• ISC2

• Certified in CloudSecurity - Jun 2024

• HashiCorp

  • Terraform Associate - 2021 Mar

• Cloud-Native Computing Foundation

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) - 2020 Nov
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) - 2023 May

• Cisco Systems

  • 200-125 CCNA Routing and Switching - 2018 Sep

Sr. Cloud Security Consultant, 66Degress, Jan / 2022 - Present, Mysuru, IN Project: Davita Inc (HealthCare) Cloud: Google Cloud Platform

• Implemented C.S.P.M., C.I.E.M. and C.W.P.P. using wiz.io. Snyk.

• Implemented Container vulnerability scanning in Gitlab CI along the organization.

• Conducting security assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks in the company's cloud environment.

• Monitoring the company's cloud environment for security incidents and breaches and responding to such incidents promptly and effectively.

• Staying up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging security threats and implementing appropriate measures to mitigate those threats.

• Providing guidance and training to other team members on security best practices and procedures.

• Participating in incident response planning and exercises ensures that the company is prepared to handle security incidents.

  Tools Used: GCP, Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes C.S.P.M., C.I.E.M., C.W.P.P., C.N.A.P.P., Bash, Python.

Sr. DevSecOps Engineer, CloudCover Consultancy Pvt Ltd, F.E.B. / 2021 - Jan 2022, Pune, IN Project: O.V.O. Payments (PT Visionet Internasional) Cloud: Google Cloud Platform

• Designing and implementing Manifests for hardening Multiple Clouds with Different Compliances like PCI, SOC/2, HIPAA, C.I.S., ISO, and N.I.S.T.

• Implementing Threat alerting systems with tools such as GCP Audit logs and Cloudtrail. Worked with S.I.E.M., C.S.P.M., and C.W.P.P.

• Staying up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging security threats and implementing appropriate measures to mitigate those threats.

• Providing guidance and training to other team members on security best practices and procedures.

• Participating in incident response planning and exercises ensures that the company is prepared to handle security incidents.

• Designing and implementing security controls and policies to protect the company's cloud-based assets and data.

• Conducting security assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks in the company's cloud environment.

• Implementing and maintaining security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and encryption technologies.

  Tools Used: GCP, Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes C.S.P.M., C.I.E.M., C.W.P.P., S.I.E.M., Snyk, Cloud Custodian, Bash Python.

DevOps Engineer, Functionize Inc., Nov / 2017 - Feb/2021,Noida, IN Project: U.I. Test Automation On Cloud (Product Based) Cloud: Google Cloud Platform

• Worked on GCP as Lead Ops Engineer.

• Migrated 3-tier application From on-premises to GCP, occupying more than USD 50K GCP resources per month.

• Designing and implementing cloud-based solutions that meet the organization's business needs and objectives, using tools such as Terraform to automate the infrastructure provisioning process.

• Monitoring the organization's cloud-based systems and applications to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently.

• Collaborating with developers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure that the organization's software delivery process is efficient and effective.

• Collaborating with development teams to ensure that applications and systems are designed and implemented with security in mind.

  Tools Used: GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Monitoring, Pagerduty, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Python. Bitbucket CI/CD, Jenkins, Spinnaker, apache, Nginx etc.

Network Administrator, CMI PVT. LTD., AUG. / 2015 - OCT / 2017 - Delhi, IN

• Installing and configuring Linux operating systems, including installing software and drivers and configuring system settings and parameters.

• Managing user accounts, permissions, and security settings on Linux systems.

• Monitoring and troubleshooting system performance issues, such as high CPU or memory usage, and identifying and resolving problems.

• Managing and backing up data on Linux systems, including setting up and configuring backup schedules and procedures.

• Setting up and maintaining network connections, including configuring firewalls, routers, and switches.

• Ensuring network security by implementing and maintaining security measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

  Tools Used: Linux Ubuntu, R.H.E.L., Git, Zabbix, Nagios, Bash, Python, Apache, Nginx, etc.

Junior Penetration Tester, Sandrock eSecurities Pvt. Ltd., Jan / 2015 - July / 2015 - Delhi, IN

• Using tools such as Kali Linux and the Open Web Application Security Project (O.W.A.S.P.) framework to identify vulnerabilities in web applications.

• Conducting manual and automated testing of web applications to identify security issues, including testing for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (C.S.R.F.).

• Analyzing the results of penetration testing and presenting findings to clients or management, including recommendations for remediation.

• Collaborating with development teams to help them understand and address identified vulnerabilities.

• Staying up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging threats in the field of web application security.

• Conduct periodic web application reassessments to ensure that vulnerabilities have been adequately addressed and new vulnerabilities have not been introduced.

  Tools Used: Linux KaliLinux, Owasp top 10, Arachni and w3af scanner, Bash, Python.

• 2011 - 2012 Secondary Education, New Oxford Public School, C.B.S.E
  • CGPA: 7.2
• 2012 - 2013 Senior Secondary Education, Jamia Urdu Aligarh
  • Percentage: 69.13%
• 2014 - 2017 Bachelor of Computer Applications, Jaipur National University
  • Percentage 70%
• 2017 - 2019 Masters of Computer Applications, Jaipur National University
  • Percentage 66.4%