Syed Imran
Cyber Security and Cyber Defense
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
My primary objective is to leverage my technical knowledge and project management skills to contribute to the growth and success of the organization. I am deeply passionate about continually learning new technologies and tools, and I actively stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in the network and security domain. By doing so, I ensure that our clients receive innovative and reliable IT solutions that align with their evolving needs.
I am a results-driven professional with a proven track record of delivering exceptional network and security solutions. My dedication to ongoing learning, collaboration, and contributing to the success of the organization positions me as a valuable asset in achieving our shared vision of providing cutting-edge IT solutions for our esteemed customers. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
Certificates
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Cybersecurity
Pirlanta IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
02.2025 - Current
- As the Director of Cyber Security at Pirlanta IT Solutions Private Limited, I spearheaded incident response initiatives for critical security breaches, significantly reducing downtime and mitigating financial losses. I established and enforced robust policies to ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks, while collaborating closely with IT and development teams to seamlessly integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Global Head of Cyber Security
Brilyant IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
6 2023 - 10.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Good knowledge of ITSAR Lab setup as per NCCS (Cyber security testing lab) for IP router, PON ONT, OLT, Wi-Fi router. Consultant to users and clients how to use IT technology
Solutions - Network Lead
Brilyant IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru , Karnataka
05.2018 - 06.2023
- Handling Pre-Sales and Technical Team and Apple Pre-Sales
- Creating PPT's, Network Diagram and BOQ for Corporate Customers
- Procurement of Networking Appliance's
- Maintaining SLA & down Time Report's
- Configuring the Cisco Networking Appliance's
- Installation, Support and Project Managing
- Providing Level-2 & Level-3 End User Support for 100+ Corporate User
- Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting Secure LAN's, WAN's & Internet
- Consistently managed numerous simultaneous technical project like (Remote Labs)
- Lead Engineer for many Client related office openings Installs & upgrades
- Providing Networking Solutions that both accommodate special need on time and within budget.
Technical Solutions Architect
Brilyant IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru , Karnataka
12.2017 - 05.2018
- The primary function of a Network & Security Consultant is to perform security-centric design, development, and research on infrastructure technologies and tools; designs and implementations; infrastructure architecture; and upgrades of products recommending and ensuring proper security controls are implemented
- Provided specific solution and technology consulting and support for clients
- Design and architect the overall solution design
- Design the specifications of solutions
- Support the creation of the budget assistance for all initiatives
- Coordinate with vendors on solution design and impact on existing estate
- Responsible for redesigning the existing solution
- Plan for and design estate upgrades and technology shrinkage
- Assist in evaluating and selecting appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods
- Ensure that the organization security policies and guidelines are aligned with all designed solution.
IT Business Development BD - Network & Security
Sai Sri Durga Infotech Pvt Ltd
06.2017 - 12.2017
- As Business Development Manager (IT) Handling Pre-Sales and Technical Team and online Sales
- Creating PPT's and BOQ for Corporate Customers.
IT Business Development BD - Network & Security
Sogo Computers Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Cisco Networking Devices like Routers Switches Access point & Servers Configuring New devices and Handling Technical Issues IOS Updating
- Handling Pre Sale & Technical Team
- Handling Channel Sales in Pan India for Cisco Products
- Preparing BOQ.
Network Engineer
Galaxy Information Technologies
03.2009 - 10.2015
- Handling Level-2 Team as Team Lead
- Maintaining SLA Reports and Down time
- Responsible for all L1+ and L2 tasks
- Hardware & Networking support
- Monitoring and troubleshooting various Hardware & Networking devices including routers, switches, Access Points etc
- Troubleshooting Hardware and Software related Issues
- Installing & Maintaining the Local Area Network
- Installing & Maintaining IP Security Camera Systems
- Installing the ADSL Routers & Modem
- Sharing the Printer in a Network.
Technical Support Associate
Janya Support Associate
10.2007 - 03.2009
- Worked for TSTT process helping customer to setup their DSL internet connection
- Also troubleshooting Internet connectivity issues
- Trouble-shooting customer problems and resolving tickets
- Interface with Engg
- And QA team and roll-out releases / patches in staging and production environment
- Application testing on functionality from customer's perspective after a new release / patch
- Resolve customer queries on the applications / environment.
Technical Support Engineer
Airtel
02.2006 - 09.2007
- Job Profile: System administration skills on Windows environment
- Networking skills with hand-on on VPN configuration, WAN-set up, Wi-Fi Configuration Fire-walls etc
- Hands on experience on configuring and maintaining monitoring tools
- Good communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving approach
- Skill Sets: Trouble-shooting customer problems and resolving tickets
- Interface with Engg
- And QA team and roll-out releases / patches in staging and production environment
- Application testing on functionality from customer's perspective after a new release / patch
- Resolve customer queries on the applications / environment
- Interface with the sales team to provide demo's to prospective customers
- Ensure availability and performance of system as per SLA's with customers
- Job Description: Working as an DSL Support Engineer @ Airtel Broadband & Landline Services, which includes Network Configuration and Designing and implementation of Router Configuration depending on Clients Requirements and Client Network technologies
- Configuration of Firewall within the Network and installation of Antivirus and maintenance of the same, like live updating and virus removal tools with security Patches installation, both at client and the server systems
- Configuration of a proxy for internet connectivity within a Network is also included
- Growth at Bharti
- Joined as a Field Officer in Feb'2006, and in July 2007 has been on rolls for Bharti Airtel Services Ltd, As DSL Officer in DSL specialist Level 2.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Application - Computer Programming
IEC University
No Degree - Advanced Certification Program in Cyber Security
IIT Kanpur
Kanpur, India 2023.01 - 2024.06
Skills
CISM
Certification
Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceTimeline
Securing AWS with Fortinet Cloud Security
08-2025
Director of Cybersecurity
Pirlanta IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2025 - Current
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) V13 AI
01-2025
ITIL® 4 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
05-2024
EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer
01-2024
Certified Information Security Manager
01-2024
Cisco Certified Network Professional Security
11-2023
Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core
07-2023
NSE-4 Network Security Professionals
02-2023
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) V12
02-2023
No Degree - Advanced Certification Program in Cyber Security
IIT Kanpur
2023.01 - 2024.06
AWS Security Specialist
09-2022
Solutions - Network Lead
Brilyant IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - 06.2023
Technical Solutions Architect
Brilyant IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
12.2017 - 05.2018
IT Business Development BD - Network & Security
Sai Sri Durga Infotech Pvt Ltd
06.2017 - 12.2017
IT Business Development BD - Network & Security
Sogo Computers Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 05.2017
Cisco Certified Network Associate
02-2016
Network Engineer
Galaxy Information Technologies
03.2009 - 10.2015
Technical Support Associate
Janya Support Associate
10.2007 - 03.2009
Technical Support Engineer
Airtel
02.2006 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Computer Application - Computer Programming
IEC University
Global Head of Cyber Security
Brilyant IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
6 2023 - 10.2024
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