Akhilesh Padmanabha
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Summary
A skilled cybersecurity professional with comprehensive expertise in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), network topology, IDS/IPS, and firewalls. Proficient in cyber risk assessment and management, information security systems, incident detection and response, and cyber threat intelligence. Experienced in analyzing and mitigating IT security threats, configuring firewalls, and managing Microsoft platforms. Proficient in communicating technical concepts, enhancing operations, and continuously learning in a dynamic tech environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Service desk analyst
Virtue Technologies Limited
Skelmersdale, Lancashire
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced system security through effective firewall configurations and updates.
- Detecting cyber breaches and promptly implementing response measures to mitigate associated risks.
- Proactively managed critical incidents, effectively minimizing potential adverse impacts on business operations.
- Managed data backups, ensuring information security.
- Contributed to the deployment and configuration of network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, VoIP systems, and Veeam backup solutions.
- Provided advanced support and thorough management of Microsoft 365 products, ensuring optimal performance, seamless functionality, and an improved user experience.
Events team leader
The Fun Experts
Preston, Lancashire
06.2021 - 07.2025
- I started this part-time job when I joined the university to pursue my master's in cyber security and threat forensics.
- Leadership qualities, communication skills, time management, client satisfaction, and incident response are the top 5 qualities I have acquired from this work experience.
Junior cyber security analyst
Incognito Forensic Foundation
Bangalore, Karnataka
10.2019 - 03.2020
- I worked as a junior cyber security analyst, where I monitored logs and practiced cyber threat intelligence for 6 months
- Analyzed security breaches to determine root causes.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security and Threat Forensics
University of Salford
Salford, United Kingdom 01.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bangalore, India 07.2015 - 08.2019
Skills
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Network topology, IDS/IPS, Firewalls
- Cyber Risk Assessment and Management
- Information Security Management Systems: ISO 27001
- Cyber threat intelligence: Vulnerability assessment, Incident Detection and Response
- Cybersecurity Threat Analysis & Mitigation
- IT Support & Troubleshooting
- Office 365 suite expertise
- Firewall Management & Network Security
- Backup and recovery procedures
- Remote desktop control proficiency
- Network monitoring tools
- Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, and Mac OS
- End-User Training & Communication
Additional Information
Certified Ethical Hacker - EC Council
Sophos central firewall engineer - Sophos
Projects
MSc. Projects:
- Information Security Management for a particular industry (ISO 27001 control policies)
- Penetration testing using Metasploit
- Developing a secure network design using EVE-NG (a clientless network emulation software)
- A cyber-forensic investigation of a given case using Autopsy digital forensics software
MSc. Dissertation
To enhance the security of image steganography by using integrity characteristics.
Timeline
Service desk analyst
Virtue Technologies Limited
08.2024 - Current
Events team leader
The Fun Experts
06.2021 - 07.2025
Master of Science - Cyber Security and Threat Forensics
University of Salford
01.2021 - 07.2023
Junior cyber security analyst
Incognito Forensic Foundation
10.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
07.2015 - 08.2019
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