Karthik Ballakrishnan
Coimbatore
Summary
Dynamic Security Engineer with a strong background in penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and secure SDLC implementation, specializing in SaaS and on-premise environments. Proficient in Burp Suite Pro and experienced in server administration and virtualization using VirtualBox. Currently leading the development and implementation of comprehensive security policies aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR standards, effectively enhancing compliance and mitigating risks across diverse projects. Committed to fostering a secure digital landscape through innovative solutions and strategic policy frameworks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Cybersecurity Engineer
Indsys Holdings India Pvt.ltd
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular audits of IT infrastructure to ensure adherence to established cybersecurity policies and best practices.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and threat landscape through ongoing research and professional development activities.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA by implementing comprehensive privacy safeguards.
- Evaluated emerging security technologies, recommending appropriate tools to enhance organizational defense capabilities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures.
- Drove adoption of security information and event management (SIEM) systems for real-time security monitoring.
- Spearheaded cybersecurity audits, identifying gaps and recommending actionable improvements.
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate cybersecurity measures into development lifecycle of software and applications.
- Conducted regular penetration testing for identifying system vulnerabilities, leading to strengthened defense mechanisms.
Seo and UX/UI Intern
Signatures1 Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked on a stand-alone project to develop a website to run for many local companies in Coimbatore and created and hosted their domains on google search engine.
- I also managed the analytics of the respective client websites to find out the traffic coming into the websites. I conducted further analysis to improve sales and marketing.
- Worked on several other projects involving technologies like Adobe XD, Corel Draw and auto CAD to show clients how their websites or applications could function.
Education
B Eng. (Hons.) - Computer Science
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, United Kingdom05.2023
Skills
- Programming & Scripting Languages: python, PHP, SQL & HTML
- Software and Tools: Git, GitHub, AWS, BurpSuite, Wazuh
- Problem-solving
- Collaborative team member
- Penetration testing
- Vulnerability assessment
- Security policy development
- Compliance management
- Intrusion detection
- Web application security
Certification
- MATLAB Onramp | 3 hours
- Image Processing Onramp | 3 Months
- Google cybersecurity certification
Languages
English: Native/Bilingual
Tamil: Native
Hindi: Native
Timeline
Junior Cybersecurity Engineer
Indsys Holdings India Pvt.ltd
08.2024 - Current
Seo and UX/UI Intern
Signatures1 Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2020
B Eng. (Hons.) - Computer Science
Anglia Ruskin University
Hobbies and Interests
Basketball, Photography, Music production
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