Jay Katta

Experience

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  Business Technology Partner Pte Ltd (BTP)

  Feb 2015 - Mar 2017

  Operations Executive

  • Managing Courses and Question bank of internal LMS deployed on Moodle.• Assisted faculty with setting up tests and coordinating test spaces.• Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.• Developed team communications and information for meetings.• Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.• Corrected any data entry error to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.• Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports. Show less

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  Business Technology Partner Pte Ltd (BTP)

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  SAP Data Entry Operator

  • Worked as part of the Master Data Management (MDM) Team, directly reporting to the General Manager of IT, post-merger of Sun Pharma and Ranbaxy.• Managed master data correction, updates, and maintenance across the Metis system (Sun Pharma) and SAP HANA (Ranbaxy).• Processed and addressed data requests from suppliers, manufacturing plants, and distribution sites, ensuring timely updates for vendor, material, and customer records.• Conducted data validation and quality checks to maintain accuracy and consistency across systems, improving workflows and business operations.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot discrepancies and align data with operational requirements.• Played a critical role in ensuring data integrity and streamlining request handling, enhancing overall response times and supporting smooth post-merger operations. Show less

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  Ascent Business Technology Inc

  Apr 2019 - now

  Leading DevOps/Cloud security and compliance initiatives to establish secure, resilient cloudenvironments and drive adherence to regulatory standards across multi-cloudplatforms.• Manage security operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, leveraging tools like AWS Security Hub and Azure Defender for threat detection and mitigation.• Leading security operations across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring resilience against threats and vulnerabilities.• Spearheading vulnerability management and incident response, with a focus on automating security checks within CI/CD pipelines to align with DevOps practices.• Establishing comprehensive compliance frameworks for the organization and its multiple entities, aligning with industry standards such as ISO 27001 and GDPR.• Deployed SIEM for real-time monitoring of security events, enabling faster threat detection and response.• Implemented Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) for strict access control and identity verification at each layer, enhancing asset security.• Improved compliance audit efficiency by 30% through automation, reducing manual effort and ensuring consistency Show less • Oversaw cloud infrastructure with a focus on security automation and compliance, leveraging advanced DevSecOps practices to enhance deployment consistency and protect assets• Built secure CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab) with embedded security scans (SonarQube, ZAP Scanner) and compliance checks, achieving a 25% faster deployment rate and a 40% reduction in security vulnerabilities.• Used Terraform and Cloud Formation for Infrastructure as Code, ensuring secure, scalable cloud configurations with automated policy enforcement.• Managed Kubernetes clusters (EKS, AKS) with a focus on secure container orchestration, implementing RBAC, network segmentation, and Docker image security.• Conducted VAPT assessments, proactive threat monitoring, and policy enforcement to uphold compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR).• Fostered a DevSecOps culture, collaborating with teams to integrate security best practices within the development lifecycle.• Redesigned CI/CD pipelines, improving deployment speed by 25%, increasing efficiency and project completion rate by 30%. Show less

  • Compliance & DevOps Security Manager

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Manager Infra Services

    Sept 2021 - Sept 2024

  • Senior System Administrator

    Apr 2019 - Sept 2021