Vishesh Kumar

Some of the highlights of my work profile are as below:

• Founder and Director of Linux Mantra IT Services from Year 2017
• Worked for Axis Bank, Intelli Smart (Power Sector), Quick Heal, Yatra Ltd, Capgemini, Infoedge Ltd (naukri.com), Radius Synergies, Glida EV Charging (Fortum), Radius Synergy, NPCL (UP Govt), UPPCL (UP Govt), JPDCL (JK Govt).
• Developed customized endpoint protection solutions that significantly reduced malware infections within client environments.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Provided input and training to the team for best practices of cyber security in software development.
• Good hands-on Linux, Windows, Python, Java, OWASP, Malware Scanning, AV Engines, Networking, kernel, etc
• Contributed to the development of scan engines for cyber security solutions for Quick Heal.
• Providing consultancy for PCI-DSS and SOC2 compliance to more than 10 clients, including government projects.
• Worked on threat modelling and threat detection
• Conducted thorough internal investigations following suspected breaches or incidents, mitigating damage to company reputation and financial loss.
• Protocol analysis, scanning and identification of weaknesses in open and proprietary protocols
• Achieved cost savings for clients by identifying areas for improvement in existing cybersecurity infrastructure.
• Performed crypto analysis to identify weaknesses in cryptographic security algorithms and ciphers
• Malware analysis using tools and customized scripts
• Worked on Check Point firewalls and configured same for enterprise requirements
• Configured Sentinel endpoint protection
• Configured Palo Alto firewall for big enterprises
• Configured centralized Anti Virus solutions and other End Point Security Solution
• Worked on Firewall and VPN solutions from Fortinet
• Developed a custom engine for OpenSSL for a banking software
• Custom-developed OpenSSL engine works as an HSM equivalent.
• Developed custom PKI tools, which perform certificate management for enterprises. These tools help in achieving crypto needs for encrypted communication and authentication
• Provided high-level technical inputs to multiple cyber security projects
• Implemented, tested and handled the rollout of AV Software solution integrated with IDS, NIDS and Malware scanning
• Developed and provided technical solutions for day-to-day operations and long-range strategic planning for EV Software Technical stack
• Worked on the cyber security aspects of IoT Solutions
• Provided technical inputs, and also participated in the implementation of Security Practices/compliances dictated by global security standards and regional compliances
• Worked on Defense in Depth Technologies.
• Worked on performance testing of security tools and provided improvement plans.
• Wrote articles for magazines and blogs.
• Enhanced network security by conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Reduced cyber threats by implementing robust security frameworks and incident response plans.
• Mitigated potential risks by performing in-depth analysis of emerging threats and suggesting appropriate countermeasures.
• Create many MITM programs to test and verify flows of packets
• I advised executive leadership on industry trends, helping them make informed decisions regarding cybersecurity investments.
• Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
• Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
• Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
• Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.