Preeti Mohapatra

Security expert, built customised solutions to mitigate risks, defend assets, and ensure compliance. My day-to-day high-level activities included- 1. Engaging with potential clients to understand their security needs and challenges. 2. Collaborating with the sales team to develop tailored security solutions and proposals. 3. Conducting presentations and product demonstrations to showcase the effectiveness of proposed solutions. 4. Providing technical expertise and guidance to clients during the presales process. 5. Responding to client inquiries and addressing concerns regarding security solutions. 6. Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and emerging threats to inform presales efforts. 7. Participating in meetings with internal teams to align on strategies and tactics for successful presales activities.

Project Highlight

Presales for US Geo - US Companies - majorly Oil and Gas (O&G) and Manufacturing (Aptiva office in Bangalore: Offsite) - Aug 2023 to Oct 2023 (Full Time)

• Crafted customized cybersecurity solutions for clients - Conducted product demonstrations to showcase functionality and value propositions - Collaborated with sales teams to create tailored proposals - Spearheaded workshops and proof-of-concept engagements to address client-specific challenges and requirements - Drive successful sales conversions and fostered long-term client relationships

As a Cyber Security Presales Support Analyst, my day-to-day activities included: 1. Conducting market research on cybersecurity trends, threats, and solutions. 2. Assisting in the preparation of presales materials, including presentations and proposals. 3. Analyzing client requirements and recommending appropriate cybersecurity solutions. 4. Collaborating with sales and technical teams to customize solutions for client needs. 5. Providing technical support during presales activities, including product demonstrations. 6. Tracking and reporting on industry developments and competitor activities. 7. Supporting the development of sales strategies and value propositions. 8. Maintaining a repository of presales collateral and resources for reference. 9. Participating in client meetings and workshops to understand their security challenges. 10. Contributing to the continuous improvement of presales processes and methodologies.

Project Highlight

Cybersecurity Training and Awareness Program - NISSAN (iValue office in Bangalore: Offsite) - Jun 2023 to Aug 2023 (Full Time)

• Designed and delivered a cybersecurity training and awareness program for a multinational corporation, educating employees on cybersecurity best practices, phishing awareness, and incident response protocols.

- Hands-on experience in conducting risk assessments, evaluating and mitigating organizational risks basis NIST CSF and NIST 800-53 Controls. - Participated in regulatory and compliance assessments including with HIPAA, GDPR etc.

Project Highlight

Regulatory Compliance Assessment and Remediation - Mckesson (Mphasis office in Pune: Offsite) - Jun 2022 to Dec 2022 (Full Time)

• Conducted a comprehensive assessment of regulatory compliance requirements for a healthcare organization, identifying gaps and implementing remediation measures to achieve compliance with HIPAA and GDPR regulations.

Internal Policy Risk Assessor - Expert in evaluating internal policies for risk mitigation.

Cybersecurity professional strengthening skills with blockchain integration for advanced security strategies and risk mitigation.

Cybersecurity Research Analyst - writing technical articles, conducting in-depth research, and performing trend analysis. - leveraging industry and technical expertise to produce insightful content, drive thought leadership, and online research reports.

Cybersecurity Software Engineer - specializing in cybersecurity, proficient in conducting risk assessments and recommending cybersecurity solutions. - consulting security features to safeguard critical assets and data integrity. - collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations

Project Highlight

Security Product Evaluation and Selection - US Retail firm (Tech Mahindra office in Pune: Offsite) - Dec 2019 to Jun 2020 (Full Time)

• Conducted an evaluation of security products and solutions for a retail conglomerate, assessing vendor offerings and recommending the adoption of cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies to mitigate risks and improve resilience.

Third-Party Risk Management - Presales and Solutioning for US Clients - US clients across industries (Tech Mahindra office in Pune: Offsite) - Nov 2019 to Apr 2020 (Full Time)

• Respond to RFPs and build proactive opportunities specific to third-party risk management requirements. Solution includes assessing and monitoring vendor security risks to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards. Tools usually proposed to clients are ServiceNow, Metricstream, and RSA Archer.

Security Architecture Review and Enhancement - Ikea (Tech Mahindra office in Pune: Onsite) - Aug 2019 to Nov 2019 (Full Time)

• Conducted a comprehensive review of the security architecture for an e-commerce platform, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements to strengthen resilience against cyber threats and attacks.