kiven basang
@kivenbasang
Cloud Security Engineer with 7+ years of experience in cloud solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Cloud Security Engineer and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 7 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud-based solutions. My expertise spans across AWS, Azure, and GCP, where I have successfully crafted comprehensive security strategies that align with industry standards and best practices. I pride myself on my ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions, ensuring that security is integrated at every level of cloud architecture.
Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my strong communication skills and my ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. My role at Wipro has allowed me to lead incident response efforts, develop threat models, and implement security controls that enhance the overall security posture of cloud environments. I am passionate about continuous learning and improvement, always seeking to refine processes and mentor others in the field of cloud security.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cloud Security Engineer
Wipro
Oct 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 2 months)
Designed and implemented secure AWS architectures, ensuring compliance with industry frameworks such as NIST, CIS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001. Developed and maintained threat models for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) using the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify potential attack vectors and risks.
Cloud Security Engineer
Dell Technologies
Sep 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years)
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions, leveraging AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Developed and maintained automation scripts using Python, Bash, and PowerShell, enhancing operational efficiency, and streamlining processes.
Cloud Engineer
Dell Technologies
Sep 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year)
Led the design and architecture of 20+ AWS cloud solutions, ensuring they met performance, security, and scalability requirements. Reduced infrastructure costs by 15% through the optimization of AWS services and resources.
Cloud Solutions Architect
Epsilon
Aug 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year)
Led the design and architecture of 20+ AWS cloud solutions, ensuring they met performance, security, and scalability requirements. Reduced infrastructure costs by 15% through the optimization of AWS services and resources.
Scrum Master/Project Manager
Afrotech Consulting
Jun 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 8 months)
Served as a Scrum Master and Project Manager.
Inspector
Ocean Works International
Jun 2012 - Jun 2015 (3 years)
Responsible for receiving inspection and final inspections, working on Tier 1 and Tier 2.
Inspector
Tyco Valves/Pentair Valves
Feb 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year 4 months)
Performed receiving and shipping inspection on Valves.
Auditor
Hewlett-Packard
Dec 2010 - Jun 2012 (1 year 6 months)
Worked as an Auditor on servers, focusing on ISO 9001 and system integrated programs.
Quality Inspector
Sercel Oil Company
Dec 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years)
Served as a Cable Manufacturing Quality Inspector.
Employee
CGG Veritas
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)
Worked for an Oil Drilling and Offshore Engineering Company.
Quality Inspector
Suntron Company
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 (11 months)
Worked as a Quality Inspector, performing IPC 610 Final Inspection and Physical Inspection on PC boards.
Systems Engineer
Orange
Jan 2004 - Feb 2005 (1 year 1 month)
Served as a Systems Engineer.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Liberty University
MA, Arts and Theology
Completed a Master of Arts degree.
University of Yaoundé II, Soa
Bachelor's degree, IT, Computer Science, Information Systems
Studied Information Technology, Computer Science, and Information Systems.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
AWS Amplify
AWS CLI
AWS IAM
AWS Service Catalog
AWS Direct Connect
Google Cloud Platform
GitHub
Kubernetes
AWS CodePipeline
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
Amazon Route 53
Gmail
Microsoft Teams
Terraform
AWS CloudFormation
Azure Resource Manager
Visual Studio
IntelliJ IDEA
Jira
JSON
PowerShell
AWS CloudTrail
Linux
AWS WAF
AWS Shield
AWS Lambda
Serverless
Visual Studio Code
sso
Root Cause
AWS KMS
AWS Trusted Advisor
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Skills
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