A Human continuing to exist with Technology, loves to Eat and Travel. Born in India, I’m now journeying across the globe, discovering diverse cultures and flavors along the way.

Education

Completes Bachelor of Science in Electronics with Computer Hardware (N.S.S College, Rajakumary) MG University, Kottayam, Kerala, India in 2004

Completed Masters Degree from James Cook University Australia (Singapore Campus) in Masters in Information Technology (Networking) in 2007

Professional Career

Working in Information Technology from 2007.

Started the Career as Network Engineer and continued the journey in different areas of IT including Desktop support, Servers and Storage Technologies, Firewalls and Security. Roles include IT Management, Solutioning and consulting. Microsoft was once the bread and butter but moved to focus fully on cybersecurity in 2016. Managed in introducing new products to customers by giving Pre-Sales and Proof Of concepts (POC)

Certifications

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in 2020
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) in 2020
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect in 2025
  • CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) in 2021
  • CQI and IRCA Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor in 2021
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL 2011)   
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert 
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner 
  • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (Charter)*,
  • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Office 365, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 
  • OneTrust Certified Privacy Professional 
  • Microsoft Specialist: Windows 7, Configuring, Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions, Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center,  
  • Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuration, Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration, Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration, Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration,  
  • Microsoft® Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator on Windows Server 2008 
  • Symantec Technical Specialist (Net backup for Windows)   
  • Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH)  
  • Symantec Sales Expert in Symantec Net Backup 7  
  • Symantec Sales Expert in Symantec Backup Exec 2010  
  • Dell certified System Expert (DCSE)  
  • Trend Micro Certified (TMC)  
  • GFI Certified Sales Professional  
  • GFI Certified Technical Professional  
  • Network Security Basic Administration (NS-103-A) “In-Class” Certification Exam – SonicWall 

    Known Technologies

    Network and Security

    • CISCO, Fortigate, SonicWall, Palo Alto (Firewall & Network Devices)
    • Aruba & Ruckus (Wireless)
    • Tufin & Firemon (Firewall Management)
    • Nexpose, Metasploit, Tenable, Kali Linux, Picus (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing)
    • Symantec, MacAfee, Sophos, Bitdefender, Deep Instinct, Deep Armor, Reaqta (End Point Protection, Detection & Response)
    • Solar winds RMM, Alien Vault, Veriato, Nagios, GFI (Monitoring and Management)
    • Symantec, Shadow protect, Acronis, VEAM (Backup & Replication)
    • Datalocker – specializes in AES encryption, Secure Hard Drives & Flash Drives, Central Management, Innovative Cloud Encryption
    • PKI Infrastructure
    • One Span – Antifraud Platform (2FA)
    • SIEM/Log Management

    Operating Systems – Microsoft Windows, Red hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, MAC OS X

    Languages – PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PowerShell Scripts, VB Scripts

    Databases – MySQL

    Products / Technologies Evaluated

    • BioLink – Single Sign on Solution with 2FA
    • Bit Titan – IT Migration Solutions
    • ChefIO – Continuous Automation
    • Druva – Data Protection and Management
    • Netwrix – Data Protection and Audit
    • Nexus – Identity Management Solutions
    • Opmantek – Network Management System
    • Spam Titan – Anti Spam and Anti Phishing
    • ARMIS -Enterprise Security for HVAC and Medical Devices
    • Recorded Future – Threat Intelligence Platform
    • iZoologic – Threat Intelligence
    • One Login – Cloud based Identity and Access Management
    • Okta – Identity and Access Management
    • Exabeam – Security management Platform
    • Email Laundry – email Security
    • Final Code – Data Centric Security
    • Fidelis – Thread Detection, Hunting and Response
    • Nipper Studio – Firewall Security and Vulnerability
    • ONdemarc – DMARC Management 
    • Block Armour – IoT Security with Zero Trust

    Outside IT Profession

    Founding Member of Evolenceglobal Solution (Studyoverseas4u.com) site in 2009 which is a platform for students trying to get admissions in international institution. The way I started my life in Singapore bring ideas for me to add in to the concept.

    Co Founder and Process advisor for Xgendesk.com a service desk software to manage IT operations.