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Balaji Mani

Balaji Mani

Security Architect
Bangalore

Summary

  • A dynamic individual with more than 14 years of Enterprise & Infra work experience in Network & Cyber Security Domain.
  • Sound Firsthand knowledge and Experience in Security Solution Architect, Professional Service, Solution Engineering, and Infra Management.
  • Partnered closely with multiple corporate and business units to help them protect their Network Infra and Migrating towards Innovative Technologies.
  • Expert Level knowledge with respect to Planning / Designing and Professional Service on migrating towards Cloud Proxy/Cloud WAF/Hybrid Work.
  • Very Good Firsthand Knowledge with multiple security vendor Products which are leaders in current Market.
  • Solid presentation skills.
  • Awarded for excellent in Cloud Security Solution Architect & Professional Service.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Self–motivated and adaptive learner of innovative technologies.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certificates

Work History

Global Architect – Network & Security

Hp Inc
Banglore
11.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for Hp Inc Employee Infra Network Security Designing and Roadmaps
  • Responsible for R&D and Business Unit Cloud Security
  • IT strategy Planning
  • Technical Guidance for Digital Transformation
  • Network Security strategy and Guidance for Hybrid Work Environment
  • Securing Cloud - Cloud Security Gateway (AWS/Azure)
  • Strategy Planning for HP transformation to Next Generation Technologies
  • Cloud Proxy for Secure Internet

Achievements

  • Established Centralized Security Gateway Solution for Cloud Environment
  • Establishment of Cloud Proxy Solution for Employee Internet Traffic
  • Solutioning and Deployment of Secure and Safe Work From Home Environment
  • Effective Enablement of Zero Day Protection & ATP
  • Cost Effective Security Solutions

Hp Inc Awards

  • Simplifying the Complex
  • Making Bold Moves
  • Aiming for Extraordinary

Manager - Solution Engineering (Cybersecurity)

Tata Communications
Chennai
08.2014 - 11.2019
  • Enterprise Level Professional Service Engineering (Cyber Security / Network Security)
  • Network security Designing and Deployment of Security Devices
  • Audit and Compliance Management
  • Vulnerability assessment and Threat management
  • Escalation Manager for high profile customers.
  • Team Management
  • Deployment of Manage Hosting Datacenter Solution and Cloud Based Security Solution provided by Tata Communications.
  • Project Management
  • Working closely with Fortune 500 & other leading customers to understand business challenges also designing and executing the Solutions accordingly.
  • Managing Proof-of-Concept (POC) and implementing projects to ensure smooth communication with customer and timely completion of project tasks.
  • Transferring knowledge to Operation Team on projects as part of handover

Awards- www.globoforce.net

  • Bravo - Responsive: Focus on Execution
  • Xtra Mile - Inclusive: Collaboration
  • Blue Ribbon - Responsive: Solution Orientation
  • Hi 5 - Responsive: Focus on Execution
  • Team Triumph - Responsive: Responsiveness & Agility

Service Delivery Consultant

Hewlett Packard Global soft PVT (HPE)
Chennai
06.2011 - 08.2014
  • Provided solutions for various service and incident management cases raised from customer environment
  • Worked & troubleshot with complex Network and routing issues.
  • Interfaced with technology engineers from multiple disciplines to solve complex problems to reduce overall risk to business
  • Supported and monitored existing infrastructure, supervised preventative maintenance and backup as well as performed other regular support activities to ensure effectiveness
  • Transformed IT Service Delivery Operations for quick Turnaround Times (TAT) by creating Job Aid Documentation for client service engineers and system administrators
  • Managed client expectations, risks & issues and improved delivery methods and process
  • Executed contracts as per the agreed contract terms – SLAs /KPIs and against P&L Targets
  • Formalized processes during transition of services, developed framework of quality standards and supervised smooth implementation of project

Senior Engineer – Network Infrastructure

Ajuba Solutions
Chennai
05.2008 - 06.2011
  • Maintains, monitors, and supports infrastructure environment and facilities.
  • Leads enterprise base work initiatives and projects.
  • Develops enhanced production monitoring and additional capability
  • Defines improvements increased system reliability and performance.
  • Team Management
  • Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication

Anna University
Chennai
06.2003 - 05.2007

Skills

    Service Expert : Firewall, Routing, IDS/IPS, Sandbox, URL Filtering, Application Control, Filetype Control, SSL Inspection, Proxy Solutions, IZO Cloud Computing, Bandwidth Control, SDWAN, IPSEC, SSL VPN, GRE, SSO (Single Sign-on), Identity Awareness, WAF, AWS, Load balancer, SIEM, Endpoint Security, Honeypot, Deception Technology

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Certification

Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator (ZCCA-IA)

Timeline

Global Architect – Network & Security

Hp Inc
11.2019 - Current

Manager - Solution Engineering (Cybersecurity)

Tata Communications
08.2014 - 11.2019

Service Delivery Consultant

Hewlett Packard Global soft PVT (HPE)
06.2011 - 08.2014

Senior Engineer – Network Infrastructure

Ajuba Solutions
05.2008 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication

Anna University
06.2003 - 05.2007
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