Yuveer Chetraj

Yuveer Chetraj

DevSecOps Engineer and Threat Analyst

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  • About me

    DevSecOps Engineer and Threat Analyst at Old Mutual South Africa | 4x AWS Certified

  • Education

    • Mountview Secondary School

      2014 - 2018

      National Senior Certificate (Bachelors) Mathematics, Physics, Information Technology, Engineer Graphics and Design

    • University of KwaZulu-Natal

      2019 - 2021
      BSc Computer Science and Information Technology COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
  • Experience

    • Old Mutual South Africa

      Jan 2022 - now
      DevSecOps Engineer and Threat Analyst

      I helped with the integration and design of critical security tools, including SonarQube, Nexus IQ Lifecycle, Artifactory, and Prisma Cloud (SCA, SAST, secret scanning, IAC security scanning, runetime defender for hosts, EKS clusters, and ECS clusters, and CI/CD security scanning), seamlessly incorporating them into each stage of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This strategic initiative established robust secure development standards, significantly enhancing the security posture of our software development process.Documented guides on how to implement security tools.Addressed complex security tool issues that emerged during the SDLC, employing in-depth troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to ensure a streamlined and secure development process, which in turn boosted the efficiency and security of software production.Partnered effectively with the Cyber Security Operations (Cyber Soc) team to actively monitor and respond to security incidents.Identified potential security threats proactively and mitigated them by implementing robust security measures. Gained proficiency in working with a variety of cybersecurity tools and platforms including Microsoft Defender forOffice 365, Microsoft Cloud Apps, Sentinel, AWS Guard duty, Risk IQ, PhishER. As a threat analyst, I utilized these tools to monitor for potential threats and respond accordingly.Responded to and investigated threat alerts. This involved detailed analysis of potential threats and swift action tomitigate any risks.Collaborated with development teams to implement secure coding practices and perform code reviews for securityvulnerabilitiesProvided security training and awareness sessions to development teams, promoting secure coding practices andsecurity mindset.Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement within the DevSecOps environment, fostering innovation andchampioning the adoption of best security practices. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Yuveer Chetraj
      Summa Cum Laude - Dec 2021 Graduating with an average of above 80%.
    • Awarded to Yuveer Chetraj
      Matric Distinction award for Information Technology - Dec 2018
    • Awarded to Yuveer Chetraj
      Matric Distinction award for Physics - Dec 2018
    • Awarded to Yuveer Chetraj
      Matric Highest Achiever in Engineer Design and Technology - Dec 2018
    • Awarded to Yuveer Chetraj
      Dean's Commendation (2019- 2021) - Average Percentage For Qualification 81%