Rama Rishitha Dandu

Experience

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  Tech Mahindra

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Blockchain Internship

  • Blockchain-Powered Asset Management System:Spearheaded the development of a Blockchain-based Asset Life Cycle Management system, which eliminated the need for third-party intermediaries, ensuring transparent, immutable, and secure asset transactions.• Web Development and Tokenization Expertise:Designed an interactive web interface for asset information, integrating NodeJS, ReactJS, CSS, Geth, Web3, Bootstrap, and Ethereum technologies to facilitate token issuance during registration and maintain a transparent transaction ledger on the blockchain. Show less

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  Cognizant

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  Senior Cyber Security Engineer

  • Working experience on Endpoint Security in Threat and Vulnerability Management team as an L2 Engineer, responded to, triaged, and investigated potential incidents and resolved complex technical security issues with established SLAs and improved security policies to ensure consistent service delivery using applications such as Trend Micro, Symantec, McAfee, Carbon Black, Sophos AV, Cisco ASA and Palo Alto• Trained in Security Operation Centre (SOC), Endpoint security, Firewall Security and Web Application Firewalls. • Hand-on experience on different SIEM products for various clients for log analysis. • Implemented DLP policies and Automated Responses for PCI and PII detection rules in Symantec DLP • Conducted Anti-Phishing Campaigns, Implementation of DMARC, DKIM, and SPF in Email Security on a domain. • Designed and implemented security solutions for cloud-based infrastructure, including AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.• Good at finding XSS, SSRF, Business Logic Bugs, BAC and MFA Bypasses and Understanding of OWASP top 10 security risks.• WAF Implementation and Management: Spearheaded the selection, deployment, and configuration of a robust web application firewall (WAF) solution to fortify the security of critical web applications. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define security policies, fine-tune WAF rules, and ensure seamless integration, resulting in effective threat detection and prevention while minimizing disruptions to legitimate user traffic.• Continuous Improvement and Incident Response: Established a comprehensive monitoring and alerting system, promptly responding to potential security incidents and optimizing WAF rule sets. • Security Operation Centre (SOC) Contributions: Played a pivotal role in proactively safeguarding organizational assets by monitoring network traffic and logs, conducting thorough investigations of security incidents, and collaboratively developing and implementing robust security policies and procedures. Show less

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  Georgia State University

  May 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Working as a lab instructor and teaching assistant for Computer ORG Programming XLS course.• Delivering lectures and conducting hands-on workshops to introduce students to computer architecture principles, data representation, Intel x86 processor family and assembly language using Microsoft Visual Studio IDE.• Provided guidance and support to students in understanding the fundamentals of assembly language, Boolean logic, and programming constructs, including sequence, selection, and repetition. Show less • Worked as a research assistant in the Finance and Management department under the guidance of Professor Manish Jha on a research project “Catching the conscience of Kings: How Activists Align with Mutual Funds”.• Participated in various projects utilizing technologies such as Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), Audit Regex, Machine Learning methods such as XGBoost, Neural networks and ElasticNet.• Conducted research on the classification of bond ratings and ESG scores in credit rating and used ARIN data to accumulate IP addresses for multiple agencies and also Contributed to the development and implementation of innovative solutions to real-world problems. Show less

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    May 2022 - Jul 2022
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  Georgia Department of Community Health

  Jan 2024 - Feb 2024

  Cyber Security Intern

  • Supported cybersecurity operations by conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing continuous monitoring, and managing security systems.• Monitored system events and activity log information, compiling compliance and audit reports to ensure adherence to federal and state standards, policies, and procedures.• Assisted in the development of policies, procedures, and standards following NIST 800-53 guidelines.• Vigilantly monitored computer networks and systems both on-premises and in the cloud, identifying and addressing threats and security breaches. Show less

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  Agua Caliente Casinos

  Feb 2024 - Mar 2024

  IT Security Engineer

  • Orchestrated comprehensive security measures for technology platforms, ensuring protection against threats and vulnerabilities while maintaining system integrity.• Collaborated with internal and external resources to design, configure, implement, and troubleshoot IT security applications and systems, demonstrating proficiency in tools such as Tenable, SumoLogic, Checkpoint, and CrowdStrike.• Spearheaded the detection, investigation, and timely response to IT security incidents, demonstrating a proactive approach to threat mitigation.• Contributed to the development and upkeep of IT security policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring alignment with Tribal and federal regulations (PCI, GDPR, CCPA).• Conducted internal and external vulnerability assessments, identifying weaknesses and assessing the effectiveness of existing controls. Participated in vulnerability detection and associated remediation efforts, utilizing tools like Tenable for comprehensive security assessments. Show less

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  Discover Financial Services

  Mar 2024 - now

  Senior Associate Cybersecurity Engineer (Network)