Rakesh Choudhary
Jaipur
Summary
Results-driven cybersecurity professional with over 4.5 years of experience at Wipro, specializing in network security and cloud infrastructure. Expertise in F5 Load Balancer technologies, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-900 & AZ-104). Demonstrated success in securing enterprise environments and implementing scalable cloud solutions, with a focus on troubleshooting complex security issues. Actively pursuing AZ-500 certification to enhance cloud security proficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
Wipro Technology
Hyderabad
09.2020 - Current
- Domain: Cybersecurity & Risk Service.
- Subdomain: F5 load balancer.
- F5 Load Balancer (LTM, ASM, GTM, APM – up to L3): Manage and troubleshoot advanced configurations.
- Traffic Flow Optimization and Security: Ensure application availability, performance, and security through proper load balancing, SSL offloading, and WAF policy tuning.
- Firewall Management (Palo Alto): Perform configuration, policy implementation, and monitoring of Palo Alto firewalls to ensure secure traffic flow, and protection against threats.
- Worked on P1/P2 incidents, RCA analysis, and provided on-call support.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with cloud architects, network teams, and developers to implement secure solutions.
In-plant Training
NLC India Limited
Neyveli
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Objective: To learn about production of electricity from mines.
Education
B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
coimbatore01.2020
Skills
Cloud Technologies:
- F5 Load Balancer (LTM, ASM, GTM, APM)
- Palo Alto firewalls
- Network security
- Traffic flow optimization
- Firewall management
- Microsoft Azure (Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, Monitoring)
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Firewall, Azure Monitor
Network & Security:
- Network Security Groups (NSG), DDoS Protection
- VPN Gateways, App Gateway, Key Vault, Managed Identities
Tools & Technologies:
- Azure Portal, CLI, PowerShell
- Virtual Networks, Subnets, Route Tables
- Identity & Access (limited exposure, focusing less)
- Windows/Linux basics
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Successfully led the implementation of F5 ASM modules for a high-traffic client application, resulting in a 90% improvement in application performance and security posture.
- Resolved several critical P1 security incidents within SLA timelines, preventing potential data breaches and maintaining client trust.
- Conducted internal knowledge-sharing sessions on F5 and Azure Security, improving team competency and project delivery timelines.
Leadership Experience
- Acted as the primary point of contact for security escalations within the team, mentoring 4 junior analysts on incident response and F5 configurations.
- Initiated and led a peer-learning program within the cybersecurity team to improve collaboration and knowledge sharing across cloud security topics.
- Athletic Captain, 2018-19
- Central Coordinator of Sports Activities, 2019-20
Certification
• Microsoft: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• Microsoft: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft: Azure Security Engineer Associate(AZ-500)
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
Wipro Technology
09.2020 - Current
In-plant Training
NLC India Limited
05.2019 - 05.2019
B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
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