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ayyappa thota

Security Engineer | Network Security | Cloud Security | Threat Detection & Incident Response | Protecting Systems Networks & Data | SIEM | SOC | Vulnerability Management

Bengaluru

3+ years of work experience

SecureV2
May 20251 yr 5 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I am a Security Engineer with experience in securing enterprise IT environments through proactive monitoring, threat detection, and security operations. My expertise includes firewall administration, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Privileged Access Management (PAM), SIEM, Active Directory administration, network security, and network penetration testing. I have hands-on experience implementing and managing security controls, monitoring and investigating security events, responding to incidents, conducting vulnerability assessments, and strengthening organizational security posture. I work with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices, enforce access controls, and protect critical systems against evolving cyber threats. Core Skills: • Firewall Administration • EDR & XDR Solutions • SIEM Monitoring & Incident Response • Privileged Access Management (PAM) • Active Directory & Identity Management • Network Security & Access Control • Network Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment • Threat Detection & Analysis • Security Operations (SOC) • Risk Assessment & Security Best Practices I am passionate about cybersecurity, continuous learning, and leveraging emerging technologies to build secure, resilient, and compliant IT environments.
Aditya Degree College, Kakinada
Aug 20231 yr 10 mosMay 2025

Kakinada, Andhra pradesh

As a Program Trainer, I deliver hands-on technical training programs that bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. I design and conduct practical lab sessions, mentor students on real-world projects, and help them build strong technical and problem-solving skills. My responsibilities include preparing lab exercises, providing guidance on tools and technologies, evaluating student performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and creating an engaging learning environment. I am committed to helping learners gain practical experience, improve their confidence, and become industry-ready professionals through interactive and application-focused training. You can tailor this further if your lab training focuses on a specific domain, such as Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Networking, or Software Development.
Aditya Degree College, Kakinada
Aug 20231 yr 10 mosMay 2025

Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India

As a Program Trainer, I deliver hands-on technical training programs that bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. I design and conduct practical lab sessions, mentor students on real-world projects, and help them build strong technical and problem-solving skills. My responsibilities include preparing lab exercises, providing guidance on tools and technologies, evaluating student performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and creating an engaging learning environment. I am committed to helping learners gain practical experience, improve their confidence, and become industry-ready professionals through interactive and application-focused training. You can tailor this further if your lab training focuses on a specific domain, such as Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Networking, or Software Development.

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Education

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada

Bachelor of Technology - BTech

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada

20203 yrs2023

Diploma of Education, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Andhra polytechnic Kakinada

20176 yrs2023

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Headline

Security Engineer | Network Security | Cloud Security | Threat Detection & Incident Response | Protecting Systems Networks & Data | SIEM | SOC | Vulnerability Management

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

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notion

ollama

openai

Work experience

Security Engineer at SecureV2, May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, I am a Security Engineer with experience in securing enterprise IT environments through proactive monitoring, threat detection, and security operations. My expertise includes firewall administration, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Privileged Access Management (PAM), SIEM, Active Directory administration, network security, and network penetration testing. I have hands-on experience implementing and managing security controls, monitoring and investigating security events, responding to incidents, conducting vulnerability assessments, and strengthening organizational security posture. I work with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices, enforce access controls, and protect critical systems against evolving cyber threats. Core Skills: • Firewall Administration • EDR & XDR Solutions • SIEM Monitoring & Incident Response • Privileged Access Management (PAM) • Active Directory & Identity Management • Network Security & Access Control • Network Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment • Threat Detection & Analysis • Security Operations (SOC) • Risk Assessment & Security Best Practices I am passionate about cybersecurity, continuous learning, and leveraging emerging technologies to build secure, resilient, and compliant IT environments.

Training Program Coordinator at Aditya Degree College, Kakinada, Aug 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos, Kakinada, Andhra pradesh, As a Program Trainer, I deliver hands-on technical training programs that bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. I design and conduct practical lab sessions, mentor students on real-world projects, and help them build strong technical and problem-solving skills. My responsibilities include preparing lab exercises, providing guidance on tools and technologies, evaluating student performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and creating an engaging learning environment. I am committed to helping learners gain practical experience, improve their confidence, and become industry-ready professionals through interactive and application-focused training. You can tailor this further if your lab training focuses on a specific domain, such as Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Networking, or Software Development.

Training Program Coordinator at Aditya Degree College, Kakinada, Aug 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India, As a Program Trainer, I deliver hands-on technical training programs that bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. I design and conduct practical lab sessions, mentor students on real-world projects, and help them build strong technical and problem-solving skills. My responsibilities include preparing lab exercises, providing guidance on tools and technologies, evaluating student performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and creating an engaging learning environment. I am committed to helping learners gain practical experience, improve their confidence, and become industry-ready professionals through interactive and application-focused training. You can tailor this further if your lab training focuses on a specific domain, such as Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Networking, or Software Development.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada

Diploma of Education, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Andhra polytechnic Kakinada