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Amit Bhatnagar

Security Engineering Manager @ Colt | CISSP | CAISP | Oxford AI Programme | Infrastructure and Security Architecture | AI Governance | Telecom Security

Greater Bengaluru Area

18+ years of work experience

Colt Technology Services
Mar 20215 yrs 8 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Passionate about fortifying digital landscapes, I lead a Security Engineering team developing cutting-edge SDWAN, Managed Firewall Services and uCPE security products, while actively shaping and implementing AI Security Governance strategies for future-proof cybersecurity.
Conduent
Nov 20204 mosFeb 2021

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I was responsible for the performance level and managed a team of highly skilled Security Professionals (Auditors, Architects, Operations). Worked towards the alignment of standards, frameworks, and security with overall business and technology strategy for the company and various clients. Performed gap analysis and recommended changes to the proposed architecture. Impacted in organizations profitability by offering consultation in the development and design of security best practices and implementation of solid security principles across the verticals, to meet business goals along with customer and regulatory requirements. Displayed in-depth understanding of compliance requirements for PCI, HIPAA, HiTrust CSF, GDPR, etc. Accountable for supporting and consulting with partner teams (security operations and development, compliance and risk, corporate governance, product development, etc.) on technical security and risk considerations. Coordinated with clients in 3rd party audits and identified other sales opportunities.
Conduent
May 20182 yrs 7 mosNov 2020

Bengaluru Area, India

Currently managing a team of Security Auditors, Security Architects and Security Operations. Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy. Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements. Consulting in the development and design of security best practices and implementation of solid security principles across the verticals, to meet business goals along with customer and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of the compliance requirements for PCI, HIPAA and GDPR. Identifying anomalies and correlation event activities for security operations and their associated actions using SIEM tools like Splunk. Support and consult with partner teams (security operations and development, compliance and risk, corporate governance, product development, etc.) on technical security and risk considerations. Assist in client and 3rd party audits as needed.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Mar 20153 yrsFeb 2018

United Arab Emirates

Established excellent relationships with clients and analyzed other sales opportunities; served as a part of HPE Infrastructure and Security presales/pursuit / Delivery team. Worked towards the development of effort estimation, developing the overall Technical Solution for Security/Infrastructure solution requirement using the leading Security\Infrastructure products. Created excellent solutions based on available data, technology, and people using industry best standards, tools, and processes. Led project management activities like Project Planning, Design, Tracking, and created costing plans. Developed repository for deliverables, methodologies, and business development documents in the Solution area. Coordinated with internal and external technical resources. Steered the process by coordinating with Project Managers and technical directors to provision estimates, develop overall implementation solution plan, and serve as a Lead to implement, installation, customization, and integration efforts.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Mar 20105 yrsFeb 2015

Bangalore, India

Role and Responsibilities Part of HP Network and Security presales / pursuit / Delivery team Leading offshore Security delivery team Mentor for Network\Server Security technology Team Responding to RFP, RFI, preparing questioners, part of pre-bid activities. Preparing effort estimation, developing the overall Technical Solution for Security/Infrastructure solution requirement using the leading Security\ Infrastructure products. Building the world class solution based on available data, technology and people using industry best standards, tools and processes. Involving the project management activities like Project planning, Design, Tracking and creating WBS. As part of mentoring, guide/train the junior technical resources to speed up the delivery area. Build and maintain repository for deliverables, methodologies, and business development documents in Solution area. Interface and co-ordinate tasks with internal and external technical resources. Collaborates with Project Managers and technical directors to provision estimates, develop overall implementation solution plan, and serve as a Lead to implement, installation, customization, and integration efforts. Install/Configure/Troubleshoot/Support Technical Solutions as designed in a lab or production environment if required. Maintain relationships with client and identify other sales opportunities.
Microsoft
Apr 20082 yrsMar 2010

Bangalore

Role and Responsibilities: Offering targeted technical engagements with Microsoft Partners by identifying opportunities and providing services proactively. Delivery of services such as Technical Web casts, Skills Transfers, Project engagements and Technical Advisory support Offering Escalation Management for Account and Support related issues. Build and sustain a relationship with the primary technical contact for the partner and ensure the highest level of satisfaction with respect to services and support programs offered by Microsoft Provide consulting services on Microsoft technologies and to ensure seamless deployment of Microsoft products. Core Consulting areas include ISA 2004\2006\TMG\UAG, Windows 2003\2008, Core Microsoft Networking (IAS\VPN\IPSEC\Wireless\DNS etc.), Antigen \Forefront Security Products and Microsoft Virtualization.
Accenture
Aug 20079 mosApr 2008

Role and Responsibilities: Team Lead for Infrastructure Support Team, Project (BEA, now part of Oracle) Managing ATRP request for entire North America (Hardware / OS up gradation). Part of NT4/ Win2000 decommission project. Managing end to end customer delivery for ATRP request. Monitoring server hardware age and based on that follow up with the customer and schedule the up-gradation. Interview with the customer to get the requirement and providing the suitable new server model based on the BEA standard. Coordinating /follow up with asset manager to order the new hardware / follow up with the site to get install it. Coordinate with the deployment team to get install the server on time and handover to customer.
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Education

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Programming, Specific Applications

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

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Headline

Security Engineering Manager @ Colt | CISSP | CAISP | Oxford AI Programme | Infrastructure and Security Architecture | AI Governance | Telecom Security

About

With over 20 years of experience in infrastructure and security, I lead a talented team of security and network specialists at Colt Technology Services. Our focus is on designing and developing innovative security products for SDWAN, uCPE, SASE/SSE, and MDF platforms, delivering robust solutions in the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity. As a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), I excel in aligning technology with business objectives, managing large-scale projects, and consistently exceeding customer expectations. My career has included collaborations with industry giants such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Accenture, providing me with diverse insights across various domains and industries. I am passionate about continuous learning and making meaningful contributions to impactful initiatives, thriving in dynamic environments and embracing new challenges. In recent years, I have taken a keen interest in advanced AI-driven strategies for our security solutions, exploring the potential of Governance, Trusted AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance our offerings. My active involvement in the OpenSource AI Community has broadened my understanding and insights, positioning us to stay at the forefront of technological innovation. I am dedicated to promoting ethical AI usage and governance, ensuring our solutions are not only effective but also trustworthy and aligned with industry standards.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

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Work experience

Manager, Security Engineering at Colt Technology Services, Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Passionate about fortifying digital landscapes, I lead a Security Engineering team developing cutting-edge SDWAN, Managed Firewall Services and uCPE security products, while actively shaping and implementing AI Security Governance strategies for future-proof cybersecurity.

Senior Manager - Information Security at Conduent, Nov 2020 - Feb 2021 · 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, I was responsible for the performance level and managed a team of highly skilled Security Professionals (Auditors, Architects, Operations). Worked towards the alignment of standards, frameworks, and security with overall business and technology strategy for the company and various clients. Performed gap analysis and recommended changes to the proposed architecture. Impacted in organizations profitability by offering consultation in the development and design of security best practices and implementation of solid security principles across the verticals, to meet business goals along with customer and regulatory requirements. Displayed in-depth understanding of compliance requirements for PCI, HIPAA, HiTrust CSF, GDPR, etc. Accountable for supporting and consulting with partner teams (security operations and development, compliance and risk, corporate governance, product development, etc.) on technical security and risk considerations. Coordinated with clients in 3rd party audits and identified other sales opportunities.

Systems Development Principal - Security and Infrastructure at Conduent, May 2018 - Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos, Bengaluru Area, India, Currently managing a team of Security Auditors, Security Architects and Security Operations. Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy. Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements. Consulting in the development and design of security best practices and implementation of solid security principles across the verticals, to meet business goals along with customer and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of the compliance requirements for PCI, HIPAA and GDPR. Identifying anomalies and correlation event activities for security operations and their associated actions using SIEM tools like Splunk. Support and consult with partner teams (security operations and development, compliance and risk, corporate governance, product development, etc.) on technical security and risk considerations. Assist in client and 3rd party audits as needed.

Information Systems Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Mar 2015 - Feb 2018 · 3 yrs, United Arab Emirates, Established excellent relationships with clients and analyzed other sales opportunities; served as a part of HPE Infrastructure and Security presales/pursuit / Delivery team. Worked towards the development of effort estimation, developing the overall Technical Solution for Security/Infrastructure solution requirement using the leading Security\Infrastructure products. Created excellent solutions based on available data, technology, and people using industry best standards, tools, and processes. Led project management activities like Project Planning, Design, Tracking, and created costing plans. Developed repository for deliverables, methodologies, and business development documents in the Solution area. Coordinated with internal and external technical resources. Steered the process by coordinating with Project Managers and technical directors to provision estimates, develop overall implementation solution plan, and serve as a Lead to implement, installation, customization, and integration efforts.

Technology Consultant, Infrastructure and Security at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Mar 2010 - Feb 2015 · 5 yrs, Bangalore, India, Role and Responsibilities Part of HP Network and Security presales / pursuit / Delivery team Leading offshore Security delivery team Mentor for Network\Server Security technology Team Responding to RFP, RFI, preparing questioners, part of pre-bid activities. Preparing effort estimation, developing the overall Technical Solution for Security/Infrastructure solution requirement using the leading Security\ Infrastructure products. Building the world class solution based on available data, technology and people using industry best standards, tools and processes. Involving the project management activities like Project planning, Design, Tracking and creating WBS. As part of mentoring, guide/train the junior technical resources to speed up the delivery area. Build and maintain repository for deliverables, methodologies, and business development documents in Solution area. Interface and co-ordinate tasks with internal and external technical resources. Collaborates with Project Managers and technical directors to provision estimates, develop overall implementation solution plan, and serve as a Lead to implement, installation, customization, and integration efforts. Install/Configure/Troubleshoot/Support Technical Solutions as designed in a lab or production environment if required. Maintain relationships with client and identify other sales opportunities.

Partner Technical Consultant at Microsoft, Apr 2008 - Mar 2010 · 2 yrs, Bangalore, Role and Responsibilities: Offering targeted technical engagements with Microsoft Partners by identifying opportunities and providing services proactively. Delivery of services such as Technical Web casts, Skills Transfers, Project engagements and Technical Advisory support Offering Escalation Management for Account and Support related issues. Build and sustain a relationship with the primary technical contact for the partner and ensure the highest level of satisfaction with respect to services and support programs offered by Microsoft Provide consulting services on Microsoft technologies and to ensure seamless deployment of Microsoft products. Core Consulting areas include ISA 2004\2006\TMG\UAG, Windows 2003\2008, Core Microsoft Networking (IAS\VPN\IPSEC\Wireless\DNS etc.), Antigen \Forefront Security Products and Microsoft Virtualization.

Team Lead at Accenture, Aug 2007 - Apr 2008 · 9 mos, Role and Responsibilities: Team Lead for Infrastructure Support Team, Project (BEA, now part of Oracle) Managing ATRP request for entire North America (Hardware / OS up gradation). Part of NT4/ Win2000 decommission project. Managing end to end customer delivery for ATRP request. Monitoring server hardware age and based on that follow up with the customer and schedule the up-gradation. Interview with the customer to get the requirement and providing the suitable new server model based on the BEA standard. Coordinating /follow up with asset manager to order the new hardware / follow up with the site to get install it. Coordinate with the deployment team to get install the server on time and handover to customer.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Programming, Specific Applications, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Public links

github: https://github.com/bamit99