RAVI KUMAR PAILA
Hyderabad
Summary
Highly accomplished Network Security Manager with 23+ years of experience leading teams and implementing comprehensive security strategies. Proven ability to reduce security breaches by 30%, enhance network security posture, and manage risk effectively. Expertise in Chekcpoint, PaloAlto, SIEM, incident response, and cloud security. Seeking to leverage leadership skills to protect critical infrastructure and data
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MANAGER - ISG (Network Security)
NESS DEGITAL ENGINEERING
01.2021 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Assistant Manager - ISG
Ness Technologies (India) Limited, Hyderabad
07.2017 - 12.2020
Lead Network Administrator- ISG
Ness Technologies (India) Limited
04.2014 - 08.2016
Sr. Network Administrator- ISG
Ness Technologies (India) Limited
10.2013 - 03.2014
Sr. Systems Administrator- ISG
Ness Technologies (India) Limited
01.2013 - 09.2013
Consultant - IT
Ness Technologies (India) Limited
09.2010 - 12.2012
System Administrator
Megamind’s Technologies,
05.2007 - 08.2010
- Simplified troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
- Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
- Managed user access rights to maintain a high level of information security while ensuring appropriate levels of accessibility for authorized personnel.
- Supported the implementation of new technologies by providing technical expertise and training to colleagues as needed.
IT Helpdesk Administrator
Sagar Durga Hospitals,
03.2005 - 02.2007
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
Faculty Member
Softech Institute of Computers,
03.2002 - 02.2004
Education
PG Diploma in Computer Applications - Computer Applications
CT&T Affiliated By Nanded University
Visakhapatnam, India01-2000
Graduated in MPC
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University
Visakhapatnam, India06-1998
Skills
- Checkpoint Firewall
- PaloAlto Firewall
- Sophos Firewall
- Netflow Analyzer
- Crowdstrike
- Netskope
- Nessus
- Solarwinds
- Secureworks® Taegis™
Certification
MCSC, CCNA, ITIL, Pursuing CCSP
Timeline
MANAGER - ISG (Network Security)
NESS DEGITAL ENGINEERING
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager - ISG
Ness Technologies (India) Limited, Hyderabad
07.2017 - 12.2020
Lead Network Administrator- ISG
Ness Technologies (India) Limited
04.2014 - 08.2016
Sr. Network Administrator- ISG
Ness Technologies (India) Limited
10.2013 - 03.2014
Sr. Systems Administrator- ISG
Ness Technologies (India) Limited
01.2013 - 09.2013
Consultant - IT
Ness Technologies (India) Limited
09.2010 - 12.2012
System Administrator
Megamind’s Technologies,
05.2007 - 08.2010
IT Helpdesk Administrator
Sagar Durga Hospitals,
03.2005 - 02.2007
Faculty Member
Softech Institute of Computers,
03.2002 - 02.2004
PG Diploma in Computer Applications - Computer Applications
CT&T Affiliated By Nanded University
Graduated in MPC
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University
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