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Nagarekha K

Bangalore

Summary

SOC Analyst and QA Specialist with 10+ years of experience in software testing and 3+ years in security operations within the banking domain. Adept at SIEM monitoring (Splunk), incident triage, phishing investigations, log analysis, MFA and SSO troubleshooting, and compliance support (CPS234, Essential Eight). Skilled in functional/regression testing, API testing, and security validations in Agile environments. Strong cross-functional collaborator bridging QA and security operations to deliver secure, high-quality products.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Senior Test Analyst / SOC Analyst

CBA India Services Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - 08.2025
  • Monitored network traffic and system logs using SIEM tools (Splunk, Azure Sentinel) to detect anomalies and potential threats
  • Performed incident triage, containment, and escalation for phishing, malware, and unauthorized access attempts
  • Conducted log analysis and event correlation across firewalls, VPNs, endpoints, and banking applications
  • Validated MFA and SSO configurations to ensure secure access to enterprise banking platforms
  • Tuned SIEM rules to reduce false positives and enhance detection accuracy
  • Collaborated with fraud detection and compliance teams to investigate high-risk incidents
  • Created detailed incident reports, threat summaries, and audit logs for regulatory compliance (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)
  • Supported internal and external audits by maintaining SOPs and security documentation
  • Used SQL and Python scripts to extract, analyze, and interpret security data for investigations
  • Stayed updated on banking-specific threats including ATM malware, SWIFT fraud, and insider risks
  • Participated in security awareness initiatives and contributed to improving organizational security posture

Test Specialist

Mindtree Software Pvt. Ltd.
07.2013 - 06.2022
  • Designed and executed comprehensive functional test plans and test cases based on business requirements and technical specifications
  • Led end-to-end manual testing efforts across web, mobile, and enterprise applications in domains like Banking, Insurance, Airlines, and GPS
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including developers, BAs, and product owners to clarify requirements and ensure test coverage
  • Conducted requirement analysis and participated in design reviews to identify testable scenarios and edge cases early in the SDLC
  • Logged, tracked, and managed defects using tools like JIRA, HP ALM, and Bugzilla; ensured timely resolution through effective communication
  • Performed regression, integration, and system testing to validate new features and ensure stability of existing functionality
  • Validated backend data using SQL queries to ensure data integrity and consistency across systems
  • Reviewed and optimized test cases to improve efficiency and reduce redundancy in test cycles
  • Supported UAT and post-production validation to ensure smooth release and minimal business impact
  • Mentored junior testers and contributed to knowledge sharing through documentation and training sessions
  • Ensured compliance with QA standards and participated in process improvement initiatives to enhance testing practices

Education

MCA -

Siddaganga Institute of Technology
08-2009

Skills

  • Security operations monitoring
  • Incident assessment and escalation
  • Foundational threat intelligence
  • Log analysis expertise
  • Phishing threat analysis
  • CrowdStrike endpoint security
  • MFA & SSO Troubleshooting
  • Vulnerability Awareness
  • Proficient in Postman for API testing
  • Backend system testing
  • Comprehensive testing experience

Certification

  • TryHackMe – SOC Level 1 & Security Fundamentals
  • Regression Testing Workshop – ISQT
  • Ongoing: Threat Intel & IR Methodologies

Timeline

Senior Test Analyst / SOC Analyst

CBA India Services Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - 08.2025

Test Specialist

Mindtree Software Pvt. Ltd.
07.2013 - 06.2022

MCA -

Siddaganga Institute of Technology

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