Hi, I’m
MANOJ P
Solution Architect
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced Pre-Sales Solution Architect with 10+ years of industry expertise in network security. Specializes in Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, and Zscaler solutions. Skilled in architecting and implementing secure perimeter and zero trust frameworks for retail and manufacturing verticals. Demonstrates success in leading Proof of Concepts (PoCs), engaging with CXOs, and driving business wins through consultative selling and technical validation.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
2012
years of post-secondary education
5
Certifications
Work History
22by7 Solutions
Solutions Architect -InfoSec
05.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Architected and delivered 50+ secure network environments leveraging FortiGate, PAN NGFW, and Zscaler SSE stack across IT, ITES, Fintech and manufacturing clients.
- Led 60+ Zscaler PoCs (ZIA & ZPA), mapping security posture gaps to Zero Trust architecture and enabling seamless internet and private app access.
- Influenced technical closure of High value deals by presenting solution differentiators and handling executive-level workshops.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to stay current on industry trends, making informed decisions for technology adoption.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for technical specifications, project plans, and user guides, streamlining communication across teams.
- Collaborated with OEM SEs from Fortinet and Zscaler to refine complex architectures and tailor solutions aligned with client infra.
- Designed multi-vendor integration blueprints involving NGFW, WAF, DLP, and SD-WAN components ensuring business continuity and scalability.
Education
Anna University of Technology Tirunelveli, India
B.Tech from Computer Science
05-2013
Skills
Firewalls: FortiGate, Palo Alto
VPN & ZTNA: Zscaler ZPA, Fortinet
SWG/DLP: Zscaler ZIA/ZDLP
WAF: FortiWeb, F5 AWAF
Public/Private Cloud: AWS/VMware
Tools: Wireshark, HTTP Watch, Chrome Debugger
Networking: OSPF, BGP, VXLAN
Certification
Zscaler Certified Sales engineer, Zscaler For users
Achievements And Recognitions
- Best Support Engineer -22by7 -(2016)
- Fortinet Best Partner Engineer – SMB (2017)
- Best Team Player (2016–2017)
- Best Employee Award (2017–2018)
- TITAN(Best Post-sales Engineer) of the Year Award (2014–2019)
- ICON OF THE YEAR - 2020 (InfoSec)
- Best Pre-sales engineer for 22by7 (2022-2025)
- ICON OF THE YEAR -2023 (Security)
Timeline
Solutions Architect -InfoSec
22by7 Solutions
05.2013 - Current
Anna University of Technology
B.Tech from Computer Science
01.2012