MANO RATHNA KUMARASAMY

Mano Rathna Kumarasamy is a seasoned IT Technical Architect with about 16+ years of experience in IT services with specific focus on Information Security architecture with hands on expertise on Customer Identity/Access management, User Security management, Federation services, Single Sign-on, Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Security testing and audit. For about 11+ years of my career, I had worked on healthcare vertical and has expertise in the business process and security compliance rules specific to this vertical. Worked on various Identity and access management products and platforms in this space and has worked on implementation and customization for enterprises based on business requirements. Proven ability to conduct security assessments of applications and current IT environments at customer sites. Collaborated with renowned Fortune clients like GMAC, Thrivent, Logitech, Xerox, Cigna, Scotia Bank for their major Information Technology (IT) related initiatives. Has an excellent expertise on Customer Identity and access management with Auth0 and Identity and Access Management domain with specific focus on IBM Tivoli Suite and a consistent and highly rated performer with many accolades (winning quick learner of quarter, social impact champion, multiple spot performance awards) for excellence in project deliverables. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

• OKTA Certified Professional
• IBM Certified Deployment Professional- Tivoli Identity Manager V5.1
• Sun Certified Java Programmer

• Implemented CIAM solution that streamlined the user registration process, resulting in a 30% increase in account creation, improved login security by implementing biometric authentication, resulting in a 50% reduction in unauthorized access attempts and reduced security incidents by 15% through the implementation of multi-factor authentication.
• Received multiple spot awards for outstanding contributions to the CIAM team.
• Presented with the Social Impact Champion award in recognition of remarkable contributions to Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Analysis, Design, Programming, Integration, Implementation Planning, Solutioning, Installation, Configuration, Maintenance and Support areas of Security Identity and Access management domain related to IBM product suite.
• Experience in deployment planning & execution and smooth go-live of IAM projects at enterprise level.
• Migrating of 30+ enterprise applications and complex integrations systems from TAM 6.1.0 & TFIM federation to ISAM 9.0.4 base and federation modules.
• Hands on experience on SAML, OAuth 2.0 and Open ID connect for managing integration across domains and services.
• Experience in using Ansible for ISAM deployments.
• Experience on MFA solution implementation for cloud environments
• As technical architect for various clients, I created an IT security technical reference architecture and documented current state security capabilities, current state gaps and future state roadmap aligned with IT and business strategies.
• For Logitech implementation, I was awarded as best performer for architecting secure solutions for identity and access management, security algorithms and designing solutions with excellent compliance standards.
• Received numerous professional performance awards from Cognizant, including recognition for leadership, planning, and technical ability. I have mentored new hires and existing employees to further their careers and enhance skill sets.
• Leads a team of software engineers to manage multiple solution initiatives with specific focus on security architecture by choosing the right set of tools for products and mapping them to the needs via customizations.
• Implementing two-factor Authentication to enable high security of Logitech and Cigna Applications. This includes Phone OOB (Out of Band Authentication) using RSA Adapter and Cognizant User Management platform. I was awarded for this initiative as it helped the organizations in their digital transformation.
• SSO implementation for various applications for enterprise clients using federated identity manager which includes Intranet portal, Benefits Management System, Google Mail, Sharepoint, Cisco Web Ex, Innovation Management System etc.
• Designed and facilitated classes to train the workforce on Security Solutions, Cognizant’s proprietary Platforms, and micro services architecture.