Mufaddal Suratwala

Experience

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  DDU Connect

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2022

  Technical Editor

  Responsible for creating and validating technical content posted on the DDU Connect website.

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  Intuitive.Cloud

  Dec 2022 - now

  Associate Engineer- Cloud NetSec

  Cloud Security Expertise:- Led the design, deployment, and security of data pipelines and AI/ML services in Google Cloud and, ensuring the integration of security best practices into enterprise-grade architectures.- Designed and implemented security controls for key GCP services, including Vertex AI, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Dataflow, Composer, CloudSQL, and Google Cloud Storage, securing data in transit and at rest, and integrating third-party security tools like ZScaler for enhanced perimeter protection.- Implemented security protocols like CIS Image Hardening with Tenable and Crowdstrike, addressing 200+ benchmark requirements.- Architected and deployed secure cloud-native solutions while incorporating multi-cloud security practices, including the use of IAM, Org Policies, VPC Service Controls, and Private Service Connect to control access and protect sensitive data.- Conducted security audits, assessed cloud environments against established security standards, and implemented remediations for anomalies, ensuring continuous alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements.- Implemented end-to-end security measures for GCP networking services such as Private Google Access, Private DNS and Cloud Load Balancing minimizing vulnerabilities and improving network traffic security.- Integrated security monitoring tools and SIEM systems, including Security Command Center, to provide real-time threat detection and ensure proactive risk management.Cloud Alliance:- Led and collaborated with internal teams to achieve AWS Network and Security Competency.- Assisted in preparing cloud marketplace listings, effectively communicating technical details to stakeholders. Show less