Shreshth Sharma
Noida,UP
Summary
Certified Splunk Architect and Developer with almost 8 years of IT experience specializing in Splunk development, data analytics, and IT security. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end Splunk implementations, including migrations to multi-site clustered environments and creating optimized dashboards, reports, and automated solutions. Skilled in leveraging integrations and automation to deliver business value through data insights and operational efficiency. Recently completed an MBA from IIM Kozhikode (February 2025) to enhance business acumen and transition into Product Management roles. Demonstrated strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and technical acumen in roles spanning vulnerability management, data engineering, and system optimization for global organizations. Seeking challenging opportunities to leverage technical expertise and strategic insights to drive innovation and growth in dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT MANAGER
METLIFE GOSC
02.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained Splunk dashboards by integrating data from security and vulnerability management tools such as Qualys, Kenna, Sentinel, and CASM.
- Ensured data accuracy and seamless data flow to maintain normalized business-as-usual (BAU) operations.
- Performed regular environment health checks to ensure high availability and system performance.
- Designed and implemented data flow logic to support new integrations and ensure scalable, robust process workflows.
SENIOR ANALYST INFORMATION & IT SECURITY
ALLIANZ TECHNOLOGY
11.2021 - 01.2025
- Part of the Allianz Vulnerability Management Reporting Team handling Allianz Measures Development (New Integrations) and BAU activities
- Maintain the team backlog by creating, refining, and prioritizing user stories, epics, and tasks
- Promote the adoption of Splunk solutions across teams by organizing training sessions, creating documentation, and showcasing use cases
- Ensure all Splunk deployments adhere to organizational security policies and compliance requirements
- Designed and worked on Splunk Environment upgrade and migration from a Single Instance environment to a multisite clustered environment, which reduced the average loading time on the dashboards for users by more than 80%, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements and organizational goals
- Working as a Splunk Developer for creating various Splunk Dashboards/reports/alerts and custom solutions like Exception Management on dashboards for the Customers removing the need for manually downloading the report and manually keeping data on Sharepoint by them, along with integrating Splunk with other tools for reporting and dashboarding use cases
- Provided regular support guidance to team members on complex solutions and issue resolution
- Handling day-to-day operational activities and managing Splunk instances
- Orchestrated integrations of Splunk with multiple tools and platforms, consolidating data from diverse sources and increasing vulnerability management reporting coverage
- Enabled CISOs and ISOs to access comprehensive insights through a unified view
- Enhanced existing search functionalities and implemented advanced optimizations, reducing search durations for long-running queries by 50%, improving productivity and user satisfaction
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
SENIOR ANALYST
HCL TECHNOLOGIES
07.2017 - 10.2021
- Played a pivotal role as part of the HCL DryIce Splunk CoE Team, leading multiple end-to-end project implementations and delivering client-centric solutions by leveraging industry best practices
- Led project teams to design and deploy Splunk Applications and Technology Add-ons (TAs) for efficient data ingestion, creating custom alert actions for portable deployment and ensuring seamless integration with enterprise tools
- Developed advanced custom Splunk commands and optimized dashboards to address unique business use cases, significantly improving operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities
- Conceptualized and implemented in-house product enhancements on the Splunk platform, including MYXA (Holistic Reporting & Dashboarding Tool), ROAR (Billing Simplification Tool), and LEAN IT (Rapid Lean Insights Application)
- Designed interactive, theme-based dashboards with custom commands and visualizations using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, adding significant value to the Splunk ecosystem
- Managed comprehensive Splunk administration tasks, including configuring multi-site clustering, ITSI implementation as a MoM layer, and automating workflows such as alert suppression and ticketing
- Provided predictive analytics and actionable insights by leveraging the Splunk Machine Learning Toolkit, improving forecasting accuracy and strategic planning for clients
- Conducted client demos, gathered detailed requirements, and ensured alignment of solutions with business objectives while mentoring and preparing GET resources for project readiness
- Spearheaded data onboarding through various methods, including REST APIs and scripted inputs, ensuring seamless integration of multiple data sources into Splunk environments and alignment with operational goals
- Delivered post-deployment support during hyper care periods and facilitated effective knowledge transfer to support teams, ensuring continuity and reliability of implemented solutions
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Product Management and Leadership
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Kozhikode02.2025
Bachelors of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
College of Engineering Roorkee
Roorkee06.2017
Skills
- Splunk Development
- Splunk Architect
- Splunk Processing Language
- Python
- Javascript
- Shell Scripting
- Qualys
- RESTful
- Vulnerability Management
- Process Optimization
Timeline
ASSISTANT MANAGER
METLIFE GOSC
02.2025 - Current
SENIOR ANALYST INFORMATION & IT SECURITY
ALLIANZ TECHNOLOGY
11.2021 - 01.2025
SENIOR ANALYST
HCL TECHNOLOGIES
07.2017 - 10.2021
Masters of Business Administration - Product Management and Leadership
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Bachelors of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
College of Engineering Roorkee
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