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Certification
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Ashwin V

Security Engineer
Kottayam
Ashwin V

Summary

Detail-oriented CEH certified Security Engineer with two years of experience. Experienced in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and identity and access management (IAM). Skilled in identifying security vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and implementing robust security protocols. Experienced in managing user identities, access privileges, and IAM tools such as SailPoint and Okta.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
5
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bengaluru

Security Engineer
9 2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Experience in L1 and L2 team for Identity and Access Management(IAM) with hands-on in ServiceNow(SNOW) and JIRA.
  • Implemented automation solutions using powershell, including bulk single account aggregation in SailPoint IdentityNow with a custom-made UI, bulk updates in SQL Server, resulting in client appreciation.
  • Executed emergency automation using PowerShell scripting to modify 3000 user records for a client, ensuring rapid response and minimizing operational downtime while maintaining data accuracy and consistency.
  • Implemented automated user provisioning workflows using SailPoint and Okta APIs, reducing manual effort by 50%.
  • Managed Active Directory group operations with custom workflows, achieving 50% reduction in processing time.
  • Implemented HashiCorp Vault API for secure identity and data access, ensuring adherence to security standards.
  • Streamlined incident closure in ServiceNow using Jarvis automations and advanced regex patterns.
  • Achieved a 7-hour efficiency gain for a team through integrated shell scripting, Python, and Jarvis workflows on IBM LDAP.
  • Automated email assignments in Active Directory and SailPoint IdentityNow using Jarvis, reducing monthly task hours by 20.
  • Analyzed and redesigned JDBC rule in SailPoint IdentityNow, originally implemented in Java-Beanshell, to identify and rectify business logic errors. Implemented new Java-based solution to optimize functionality and accuracy for client.

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
Bengaluru

Programmer Analyst
02.2022 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Hands-on experience with Okta Identity Cloud, gaining proficiency in user lifecycle management and access governance.
  • Exposure to identity and access management best practices, security controls, and compliance requirements.
  • Collaboration skills, working in team environment to support IAM initiatives and projects.

Self-employeed

Freelancer
02.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Detected critical security vulnerabilities such as XSS, SQL injection, and authentication flaws across diverse platforms.
  • Submitted over 100 bugs/vulnerabilities as findings through responsible disclosure, earning recognition in multiple Hall of Fames and receiving bounties for reported vulnerabilities.
  • Generated detailed reports and proof-of-concept demonstrations, contributing to enhanced system security and integrity.

HACK-X Security

Application Security Intern
11.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Successfully completed 15 real-life bug bounties and responsible disclosures.
  • Developed tool combining web scraping and port scanning functionalities.

Education

SRM Institute of Science And Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Undergraduate(UG) from Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

KE English Medium School, Mannanam

Higher Secondary (12th standard)

University Overview

  • Percentage: 96%
  • Subjects: PCMB

St Kuriakose Public School, Kottayam

High School (10th standard)

University Overview

GPA: 10

Skills

Active Directory

Certification

Getting started with Okta, 03/2023 - 03/2023, Udemy

Accomplishments

  • Responsible Disclosure:
  • Reported and approved vulnerability disclosures of Elektra Labs, Inc, Cloudera, Inc, MyG Digital, Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz), Airobotica Services Pvt Ltd, HealthUnlocked

  • Hall of Fame:
  • Hall of fames on Electro Rent Corporation, MediaTek Inc. and Practo.com

    https://www.electrorent.com/us/security-incident-disclosure-policy

    https://corp.mediatek.com/it-security-acknowledgements

    https://practo.github.io/secure-hof/

  • Bug Bounty:
  • Bounty received from ClubCollect for reporting DOS related vulnerabilities.

Timeline

API Security Fundamentals from APIsec University

01-2024

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
02.2022 - 08.2022

Freelancer

Self-employeed
02.2021 - 12.2021

Application Security Intern

HACK-X Security
11.2020 - 12.2020

Security Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
9 2022 - Current

SRM Institute of Science And Technology

Undergraduate(UG) from Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

KE English Medium School, Mannanam

Higher Secondary (12th standard)

St Kuriakose Public School, Kottayam

High School (10th standard)
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