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Peter Mendonca

Peter Mendonca

Mumbai

Summary

Exhibiting over 3 years of IT experience and 14 years in Cyber and Information Security, specializing in IT Auditing, IT Operations, IT Policy development, and security platform management. Targeting leadership opportunities in a dynamic environment to leverage expertise in implementing and managing security solutions.

With a total of over 17 years of experience in IT and Cyber Security, skilled at setup and managing security solutions, SOC Operations, and developing SOC practices across various industries. Currently working as a Senior Presale Consultant at Micro Focus Software Solutions India Pvt. Limited, excelling in product presentations, demos, and Proof of Concepts (POCs) for NG-SOC, Identity and Access Management, and Data Security solutions. Possessing a diverse skill set including SIEM integration, Rules Use-Case Creation, and Email security, among others. Recognized for achievements in managing the SOC function, evaluating Cyber Security solutions, and contributing to process improvements in previous roles. Proficient in implementing and managing security platforms such as DLP, Endpoint protection, SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, IDS/IPS, and Email security. Showcased expertise in creating SOAR Playbooks, integrating Cloud with SIEM, and utilizing Next Generation Firewalls. Recent accomplishments include successful RFP evaluations, product presentations, and demos for diverse security solutions like SIEM, Identity and Access Mgmt, Data security Skilled in Cyber Security architecture, vendor proposal evaluations, and process enhancements from a technical and operational.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Presale Consultant

Micro Focus Software Solutions India Pvt. Limited
Mumbai
01.2023 - Current
  • Leading product presentations, demos, and Proof of Concepts (POCs) for NG-SOC, Identity and Access Management, and Data Security solutions
  • Conducting RFP evaluations and responses for prospective clients
  • Collaborating with India West Region sales team as a Senior Presales Consultant.

Cyber Security Architect

Reserve Bank Information Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Spearheaded the NG-SOC project, managed vendor proposal technical evaluations to ensure alignment with organization requirements
  • Provided valuable insights for process improvements from both technical and operational standpoints, contributing to enhanced efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.

Senior Group Manager – Information Security

WNS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Managed the SOC function and supervised Cyber Security deployments
  • Evaluated and implemented various Cyber Security solutions
  • Led a team that achieved improvement in incident response time
  • Implemented a MitreAtt&ck security framework resulting in identification of security incident and eliminating false positives.

Presales Consultant

Micro Focus Software Solutions India Pvt. Limited
Mumbai
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Conducted product presentations, demos, and Proof of Concepts (POCs) for prospective clients
  • Evaluated and responded to RFPs for security solutions
  • Closed deals through effective presales strategies
  • Introduced a new demo format resulting in increase in client conversions.

Group Manager – Information Security

WNS Global Services Ltd.
Mumbai
09.2006 - 10.2018
  • Managed SOC engineering and security system administration
  • Provided support for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with ISO27001, PCI DSS, and other standards
  • Led a team that worked continuously towards process improvement in SOC and audit compliance
  • Implemented a new audit tracking system resulting in reduction in audit discrepancies.

Manager, DIAS-Global Service Management

Tata Communications Ltd.
Mumbai
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Administered end-to-end delivery of SIEM implementations
  • Managed projects for financial, banking, BFSI, government regulatory institutions, manufacturing, and BPO sectors
  • Recognized for the fastest implementation and operation handover for a BFSI client
  • Implemented a new project management system resulting in increase in project efficiency.

Education

Degree in Computer Science -

Dnyaneshwar Vidyapeeth
Pune
01.2003

BCA -

Sikkim Manipal University
2022

PGDIT -

Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning
Pune

Skills

  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  • ArcSight
  • DNIF
  • McAfee Nitro
  • Security Operations
  • Rules Use-Case Creation
  • SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response)
  • UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics)
  • SOAR Playbook Creation
  • Process setup and improvements
  • Network Security
  • Email firewall
  • IPS (Intrusion Prevention System)
  • UTM (Unified Threat Management)
  • Next Generation FW (Firewall)
  • Data Protection
  • DLP (Data Loss Prevention) Platform
  • Operating Systems
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Cloud Security
  • Cloud Integration with SIEM

Certification

  • CISSP Certified
  • PCISI - Payment Card Industry Security Implementor
  • ArcSight Security Professional
  • ISO 27001 LA
  • Comptia Security+
  • CEH v 7.1
  • ITIL Foundation Certified

Awards

  • Recognition for Fastest Implementation and Operation Handover at Tata Communications Ltd
  • Excellence in Audit Compliance at WNS Global Services Ltd

Knowledgepurview

  • Threat Intelligence
  • Incident Handling
  • Security Architecture
  • Security Operations
  • Network Security
  • Application Security
  • Vulnerability Assessment

Timeline

Senior Presale Consultant

Micro Focus Software Solutions India Pvt. Limited
01.2023 - Current

Cyber Security Architect

Reserve Bank Information Technology Pvt. Ltd.
10.2022 - 01.2023

Senior Group Manager – Information Security

WNS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - 10.2022

Presales Consultant

Micro Focus Software Solutions India Pvt. Limited
10.2020 - 10.2021

Manager, DIAS-Global Service Management

Tata Communications Ltd.
10.2016 - 10.2017

Group Manager – Information Security

WNS Global Services Ltd.
09.2006 - 10.2018

Degree in Computer Science -

Dnyaneshwar Vidyapeeth

BCA -

Sikkim Manipal University

PGDIT -

Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning
Peter Mendonca