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VENKATESH VRH

Chennai,Tamilnadu

Summary

Experienced Cloud Security Architect and Leader with over 15 years of expertise in driving organizational security strategy, influencing decision-making, and aligning cloud security initiatives with business objectives. Specializes in building and leading high-performance teams, designing and implementing enterprise-wide cloud security strategies, conducting risk assessments, and developing compliance frameworks. Demonstrates technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic planning to efficiently and effectively meet security and business goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager Cloud Security

HID Global
10.2021 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams of up to 7 members, driving development and execution of cloud security strategies that aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Influenced key stakeholders, including executive leadership, to prioritize security investments that contributed to a 25% reduction in infrastructure costs and enhanced compliance with industry regulations (HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR).
  • Provided strategic guidance on risk management and cost optimization, resulting in a 90% reduction in risk exposure while maintaining the security integrity of cloud infrastructures across multiple environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Collaborated with business units to ensure that security policies and procedures aligned with organizational goals, supporting growth initiatives while maintaining compliance.
  • Led regular security reviews and presented findings to C-level executives and the board, ensuring alignment between security strategy and business goals.
  • Chaired the cloud security governance board, establishing processes for incident response and risk mitigation that were adopted across the organization.

Associate Consultant

HCL Technologies Ltd
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Develop and implement enterprise network and security architectures in AWS, AZURE, and GCP cloud environments for clients such as Novartis and Roche.
  • Maintain security using SAAS Security tools such as Divvy Cloud, Dome9, Qualys, Nessus, and Metasploit.
  • Design secure cloud infrastructure solutions based on best practices and review infrastructure designs to ensure security.
  • Assess and remediate risks through security assessments and automated compliance monitoring tools like Dome9 and Divvy Cloud.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments using tools like Neuss and Qualys Vulnerabilities scanner in public cloud infrastructure.

Cloud Security Consultant

8KMILES SOFTWARE SERVICES PVT LTD
01.2018 - 08.2020
  • Designed and implemented hybrid cloud architectures for enterprise pharmaceutical clients, such as Novartis, Genentech, and Bio-Rad, using AWS, Azure and GCP.
  • Utilized SAAS security tools, including Dome9, Qualys, Nessus, and Metasploit, to enhance security measures.
  • Collaborated with various teams to create cost-effective, scalable, and automated network environments.
  • Architected and implemented security solutions for clients, utilizing products such as Palo-Alto Next Generation Firewall VM-Series, Imperva Web Application Firewall, and F5 WAF.

Manager Network Planning and Design

BRITISH TELECOM
05.2015 - 10.2017
  • Successfully migrated 60,000 customers in BT's network from 10000 Series Router to Aggregation Services Routers with a Right First Time rate of 99.99%, while working closely with the design solutions team.
  • Collaborated with planning and implementation teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of new features and software upgrades.
  • Implemented continuous improvement methods for network changes, minimizing risks to customer services while adhering to LEAN/CI ways of working.
  • Designed migration plans in coordination with Engineering and EPSO, conducted network validation testing for any new service change in line with design alterations, and produced clear and comprehensive reports after a network outage caused by planned work, demonstrating ownership and producing improvement plans where applicable.

Team Leader (CISCO Resident Engineer)

WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
10.2014 - 05.2015
  • Demonstrated expertise in preparing test plans, automating test cases using TCL in Regression Testing, and analyzing Regression runs, resulting in efficient testing processes.
  • Utilized IXIA explorer and Ixia Network Traffic generator to effectively test network traffic and ensure network stability.
  • Successfully executed manual customer raised defects, automated test plans, reviewed test scripts and plans, and gained hands-on experience in testing forwarding modules on new hardware for N6k and FEX switches.

Module Leader

CALSOFTLABS INDIA LTD
07.2012 - 10.2014
  • Responsible for overall network management, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, administration, maintenance, and technical support for key clients.
  • Verified and determined new service implementation, new device insertion, or network expansion entities for enterprises, service providers, or government agencies, while managing all entities to conduct extensive pre-deployment lab testing to ensure network function integrity.
  • Generated deterministic traffic profiles and dynamically controlled each profile, emulating ultrahigh-scale network topologies.
  • Planned for modernization of the network based on the latest technology, finalized the specifications of new features/products, and performed audits to ensure effective use of network resources.
  • Additionally, responsible for applying network impairments such as delay, jitter, and loss.

Lead Engineer

HCL TECHNOLOGIES
08.2010 - 07.2012
  • Performed L2 and L3 protocol testing on JUNIPER M and MX series boxes using JUNOS platform in the Edge Aggregated Business Unit, identifying and resolving issues through monitoring and providing effective solutions.
  • Expertly managed fault fixtures and parameter tightening, as well as setting up test beds during the initial stages of the project for efficient monitoring and solution implementation.
  • Effectively handled troubleshooting for various issues, including performance, network administration, application conflicts, and bugs.

Systems Engineer

WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
02.2008 - 07.2010
  • Successfully handled technical assistance escalations, communicated complex remedies, and mentored new hires for all levels, resulting in improved team performance and productivity.
  • Managed network configurations for different customer types including gold, silver, and bronze, and significantly built configurations using tools like Iv-serve & Classic, achieving high productivity and successful commissioning of large numbers of sites for clients.

Network Consultant

DATACRAFT INDIA LTD
06.2006 - 06.2007
  • Successfully managed maintenance of the core for links (E1 streams- inter-city and intra-city) and simultaneously maintained the network with greatest efficiency, with the SLA of 99% uptime as per the requirement.
  • Oversaw internal cabling for client till service provider's demarcation point in an effective manner.

Education

Masters M.Sc - Cyber forensics and Information Security

Madras University
05.2022

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication engineering

Bharathiyar College of Engineering And Technologies
04.2005

Skills

  • Cloud Security Tools : Dome9, Divvy Cloud, Nessus Vulnerability Management, Palo Alto VM-series
  • Cloud networking and security management
  • AZURE: Subscriptions, VNET, Express route, Network security group
  • GCP: VPC, Shared VPC, Cloud VPN, Cloud Qualys / Interconnect, Cloud routers (Rapid7)-Penetration Testing
  • Routing and switching protocols
  • AWS: Tools Handle: NMSL, Config Store/Manager, Firewall Omnibus FM / Remedy, JIRA
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Endpoint security
  • Cybersecurity strategy

Accomplishments

  • Reduced Infrastructure Costs by 25%: Influenced executive leadership at HID Global to prioritize security investments, optimizing cloud infrastructure and enhancing compliance with HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR regulations.
  • Decreased Risk Exposure by 90%: Provided strategic risk management and cost optimization guidance at HID Global, maintaining security integrity across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
  • Reduced Security Incidents by 50%: Drove implementation of security policies and procedures at HID Global, increasing compliance by 75% and enabling business expansion into new markets.
  • Achieved 99.99% Right First Time Rate: Led migration of 60,000 customers at 8KMiles Software Services from 10000 Series Router to Aggregation Services Routers, ensuring seamless network transition.
  • Enhanced Customer Confidence: Positioned HID Global as a trusted provider through robust cloud security audits and compliance reporting, supporting business growth.
  • Improved Network Stability: Utilized IXIA explorer and IXIA Network Traffic generator at Wipro Technologies to test network traffic, ensuring efficient testing processes for N7k and FEX switches.
  • Maintained 99% Network Uptime SLA: Managed core inter-city and intra-city network links at Wipro Technologies, ensuring high efficiency and reliability.

Certification

  • AWS Certified Security Specialist - Amazon Web Services, 2020
  • Certified Network Security Specialist, ICSI
  • Aviatrix Certified Multi-Cloud Network Expert, 2020
  • Practical Leadership Skills - Developed advanced leadership and communication skills through hands-on experience managing cross-functional teams.
  • AWS Certified Solution Architect - Professional, Amazon Web Services, 2018
  • CISCO Certifications (CCIE Service Provider Written 2013, CCIP, CCNP, CCNA)

Timeline

Manager Cloud Security

HID Global
10.2021 - Current

Associate Consultant

HCL Technologies Ltd
08.2020 - 10.2021

Cloud Security Consultant

8KMILES SOFTWARE SERVICES PVT LTD
01.2018 - 08.2020

Manager Network Planning and Design

BRITISH TELECOM
05.2015 - 10.2017

Team Leader (CISCO Resident Engineer)

WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
10.2014 - 05.2015

Module Leader

CALSOFTLABS INDIA LTD
07.2012 - 10.2014

Lead Engineer

HCL TECHNOLOGIES
08.2010 - 07.2012

Systems Engineer

WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
02.2008 - 07.2010

Network Consultant

DATACRAFT INDIA LTD
06.2006 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication engineering

Bharathiyar College of Engineering And Technologies

Masters M.Sc - Cyber forensics and Information Security

Madras University

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