Manas Jha
Chennai
Summary
A versatile professional with experience across various roles, starting with a content writing internship that strengthened communication skills. Transitioned into tech through an AI B2B project internship, working with Python, Java, and React, fostering a passion for continuous learning.
Currently employed full-time at a leading banking company in the Security and Authentication department, specializing in implementing and maintaining Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions. Responsibilities include streamlining authentication processes, enhancing security, integrating SSO with various platforms, ensuring seamless user experiences, and providing technical support to resolve authentication issues.
Thrives in challenging environments that encourage growth. Flexibility, eagerness to learn, and a collaborative approach contribute to tackling new opportunities and making a meaningful impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Societe Generale
07.2023 - Current
- Designed, implemented, and maintained secure authentication systems using OpenID Connect (OIDC) and Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) protocols.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex authentication and SSO-related issues to ensure seamless user experiences across multiple applications.
- Collaborated with application teams to onboard new services to SSO, ensuring compliance with security standards and best practices.
- Monitored and analyzed authentication logs to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities or performance bottlenecks.
- Enhanced user authentication flows by integrating multi-factor authentication (MFA) and improving session management techniques.
- Conducted regular security assessments to ensure robust integration of legacy and modern systems with SSO solutions.
- Provided technical support and training to teams on authentication protocols and SSO configurations.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to develop custom authentication solutions tailored to specific application requirements.
Software Engineering Intern
HighRadius
01.2022 - 04.2022
AI B2B project internship, working with Python, Java, and React.
Content Writer
Dopetech Solution
12.2020 - 01.2021
Education
B.Tech - Computer Science
SRM IST
Chennai, India07-2023
Skills
Technical Skills:
- Authentication Protocols: OpenID Connect (OIDC), OAuth 20, SAML 20, JWT, PKCE
- Identity and Access Management (IAM): SSO integration, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Security Standards: TLS/SSL, Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Troubleshooting Tools: Postman, cURL, browser developer tools, and log analysis tools
- Programming/Scripting Languages: C, Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Cloud Platforms: Azure Active Directory
- Identity Providers: Ping Identity, Microsoft Azure AD
- Networking: DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, Load Balancers, Firewall rules relevant to authentication flows
- Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript
- Frontend Frameworks: React, Angular, or Vuejs (specify the ones you've worked with)
- UI/UX Design Principles: Responsive design, accessibility (WCAG), and cross-browser compatibility
- Authentication Integration: Implementing secure login flows with OIDC/SAML on frontend applications
- API Interaction: Consuming RESTful APIs and handling authentication tokens in client-side code
- Analytical Thinking: Deep log analysis and debugging to resolve authentication and session-related issues
- Collaboration: Working with cross-functional teams, including application developers, security teams, and product managers
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring secure and compliant authentication configurations
- Communication: Explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Problem-Solving: Quickly diagnosing and resolving real-time authentication issues
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Software Engineer
Societe Generale
07.2023 - Current
Software Engineering Intern
HighRadius
01.2022 - 04.2022
Content Writer
Dopetech Solution
12.2020 - 01.2021
B.Tech - Computer Science
SRM IST
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