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Harisha NP

Harisha NP

Bengaluru

Summary

Accomplished Information Security Engineering Manager with a proven track record at Wells Fargo, specializing in leveraging machine learning across cybersecurity functions to protect bank from threats. Hands-on technical leader with the track record of building and growing data science teams, and led the development of AI/ML applications, achieving a significant $4.2M savings. My leadership in technology transformation and talent development underscores my resourceful nature and technical acumen.
Deeper understanding of AI, Gen AI, Big data, analytics and complex software engineering concepts.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Security Engineering Manager

WellsFargo
04.2022 - Current
  • Managing a data science portfolio of Data scientists and data science projects through development, delivery, service management and support.
  • Supporting cybersecurity functions with data driven decision making by leveraging machine learning in functional areas like cyber defense, Vulnerability assessment, Identity management, Third party risk and governance, Application security areas.
  • Building mean stack based web application for supporting Qualys scanning, application security , vulnerability remediation
  • Managed a team of 15 software engineers on the development of 3 AI/ML apps, which helped save up to $4.2M for the organization.
    Designed and deployed a state-of-the-art anomaly detection ML model that helped prevent fraud claims by using machine learning analytics and automated alerts.
  • Architected a neo4j graph db platform that helped create a digital twin of the organization to identify the vulnerabilities associated with assets and applications, and quick remediation in case of zero day events.
  • Identify new applications for machine learning across the company , clients and work with business partners to pilot..
  • Current Projects: Financial fraud claim detection using AI/ML model;Threat detection in container applications;Identity access validation using Gen AI.
  • Develop and enhance Machine Learning products and launch them on a regular basis.

Associate Software Engineering Manager

Optum India Ltd
05.2017 - 04.2022
  • Framing architectural designs, providing leadership & direction in areas of technology and Big Data and DWH Solutions to facilitate and enable growth & business agility
  • Built Machine learning based solution to Guide patient to right treatment, provider and care at right time.
  • Designed and coded modernization of data platforms from traditional RDBMS to Hadoop
  • Leading migration of application from On-prem Infra to Public Cloud (Azure) – redesigned using Microproduct and Microservices
  • Build data platforms using NoSQL databases – Marklogic, Cassandra and Ealstic search
  • Worked on Modernization strategy for legacy assets and delivered multiple projects on that
  • Developing competency among team members; managing appraisal process across the levels, conducting interviews to recruit the right talent & resources and developing employee competency
  • Mentoring and Assessment as part of Talent Transformation Program to upskill existing workforce to FSE and Engineering Manager
  • Understanding and coordinating client’s needs / enhancements, customizing solutions accordingly and consulting with technical team to provide solutions as per the delivery schedules
  • Have been Conceptualizing & implementing technology-based solutions for enhancing functional efficiency, achieving business excellence and managing risks and planning for contingencies to ensure minimal effect on deliverables
  • Ensuring that best practices for coding, architecture, and security are employed, and maintaining responsibility for the quality development of all applications

Manager

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
10.2010 - 05.2017
  • Responsible for understanding the Business Functionality of the application and Preparation of Designing and architecting with respect to
    requirement and working with development and testing team for product implementation and deployment.
  • Partnered with Intuit India for development of QuickBooks Application and helped migrate QuickBooks desktop to cloud. Worked on Intuit FlagShip product like Mint, and QuickBooks.


Education

Becheler's - Computer Engineering

Manipal Institute of Technology
Manipal

Skills

  • Resourceful nature
  • Prioritization
  • Design evaluations
  • Performance updates
  • Analysis :Python, Scala, Java, NumPy/Pandas
    Big Data: Apache Spark, Hadoop,Hive, MongoDB, Azure cloud, React Js
    Machine Learning: Regression, Classification, clustering, Feature extraction

Accomplishments

    Leadership Excellence Awards - Received several LIVE and Sustaining Edge awards and Star Awards for Displaying outstanding people Leadership, Ensure customer focus and delivering excellence.

    Passionate about developing cutting- edge technology solutions that simplify human experiences.

    Increased team retention rates by

    30% through strategic mentorship and growth opportunities.

Certification

  • AZ-303 Azure certified Technical architect
  • Tiger Graph GSQL certified Programmer
  • Architect readiness program 6 Months (Flagship Architect Program of UHG

Timeline

Information Security Engineering Manager

WellsFargo
04.2022 - Current

Associate Software Engineering Manager

Optum India Ltd
05.2017 - 04.2022

Manager

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
10.2010 - 05.2017

Becheler's - Computer Engineering

Manipal Institute of Technology
Harisha NP