Raj Kumar
Manager - Information Security
Bangalore
Summary
15 Years experience in spearheading initiatives within information security and development operations, with a focus on product and cloud security. With a seamless transition from a previous role in enterprise ERP and DevOps, the expertise has been honed in creating secure, scalable applications that cater to the evolving needs of a global client base.
The journey, enriched by leading projects in DevSecOps, has ingrained a deep understanding of risk management and compliance, ensuring that each product not only meets but exceeds the stringent standards of today's cybersecurity landscape. With a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, the goal remains to deliver robust security solutions that empower and protect organization's digital assets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - Information Security
Dover India Innovation Center
Bengaluru
2018.03 - Current
- Leader for Organization's cloud security and product security practice.
- Conducted regular audits on organization's public cloud setup (Azure and AWS) to assess compliance (NIST 800-53, NIST CSF 2.0, CIS 7.1, and CIS 8.0) with regulatory requirements and internal standards, identifying areas for improvement where necessary.
- Deployed and managed CSPM tools (Wiz and Crowdstrike) and their day-to-day operations.
- Streamlined vulnerability assessment processes to identify potential weaknesses and prioritize remediation efforts.
- Extensively worked on product security assessments, adhering to P-CAF framework aligned with IEC/ISA 62443/UL 2900 standards.
- Have hands-on experience in performing secure architecture review, threat modeling aligning to STRIDE, penetration testing on web applications, APIs, thick client applications, mobile applications, hardware, and cloud infrastructure.
- Played an instrumental role in achieving SOC2 for multiple products, which served as proof points for demonstrating the organization's commitment to maintaining a high standard of information security.
- Hands-on experience in creating DevSecOps process and pipelines. I have worked with industry standard tools like Coverity, Sonarqube, Black Duck, Protecode, App Spider, Rapid 7, Burp Suite, and Nessus.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging cyber threats through research activities, enabling proactive adaptation of defenses accordingly.
- Prior to my role as cybersecurity manager, I worked as program manager leading enterprise ERP implementations and organization-wide DevOps adoption.
- Championed culture of accountability by holding individuals responsible for adhering to established guidelines related to sensitive data handling practices within their respective roles.
- Managed team of skilled professionals, fostering culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Software Engineer
McAfee
Bengaluru
2016.03 - 2018.03
- Championed DevOps culture within organization that emphasized collaboration between development, operations, and QA teams for seamless software delivery.
- Evaluated emerging technologies in DevOps space and recommended strategic adoption of solutions that aligned with organizational goals and requirements.
- Reduced deployment times with introduction of CI/CD pipelines for multiple projects.
- Optimized cloud resource usage by analyzing cost metrics and making recommendations for more efficient configurations.
- Contributed to architectural decisions, ensuring scalable and maintainable designs for future expansions of application services.
- Improved release management processes by introducing version control systems, such as Git, for tracking changes throughout software lifecycle.
- Increased system reliability, minimizing downtime and service disruptions through proactive troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in software delivery process.
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
Technical Specialist
Mindtree
Bengaluru
2015.06 - 2016.03
- Supported sales team success by delivering technical expertise during client meetings and presentations.
- Established strong relationships with customers by providing ongoing support and addressing concerns promptly.
- Increased win rate by developing compelling solution presentations that effectively showcased product capabilities.
- Assisted in closing deals by addressing customer objections and demonstrating value of proposed solutions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by conducting product demonstrations and providing tailored solutions to clients.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills by recommending suitable alternatives when faced with obstacles during sales process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver successful product implementations.
Senior Software Engineer
Tesco
Bengaluru
2010.08 - 2015.06
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing support tickets and providing accurate solutions.
- Developed strong relationships with key clients, acting as their primary point of contact for all technical concerns.
- Streamlined support processes by creating detailed documentation and knowledge base articles for common issues.
- Ensured compliance with industry best practices and company policies throughout all support activities undertaken by the team.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive support documentation, enabling faster issue resolution.
- Implemented technical solutions to solve customer issues and increase satisfaction.
- Documented technical issues and solutions to enable tracking history and maintain accurate logs.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
- Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Karunya University
Coimbatore, India 2006.06 - 2010.05
Skills
Cloud Security
Product Security
DevSecOps
Program Management
Leadership
Cyber Risk Management
Certification
Pursuing CCSP
Timeline
Pursuing CCSP
2025-03
Manager - Information Security
Dover India Innovation Center
2018.03 - Current
Software Engineer
McAfee
2016.03 - 2018.03
Technical Specialist
Mindtree
2015.06 - 2016.03
Senior Software Engineer
Tesco
2010.08 - 2015.06
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Karunya University
2006.06 - 2010.05
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