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Riaz Shaik

@riazshaik

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Cloud Security and Quality Assurance Specialist with 7+ years experience.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation, emphasizes quality, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a dedicated Cloud Security and Quality Assurance Specialist with over 7 years of experience in the Healthcare and IT sectors. My expertise lies in aligning Quality Management Systems with CMMI, ISO 9001, and ISO 27001 compliance standards, ensuring successful process improvements and project management excellence. I have a proven track record of conducting audits and implementing Agile methodologies to optimize project delivery.

In my current role as an Information Security Analyst at DXC Technology, I manage cloud security practices, conduct vulnerability assessments, and coordinate quality management processes. My proactive approach to defect tracking and root cause analysis has significantly enhanced project quality and delivery. I am passionate about driving continuous improvement initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Information Security Analyst Sr-II

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DXC Technology

Oct 2024 - Present (9 months)

Configured and managed AWS accounts using WIZ.IO for cloud security. Initiated daily vulnerability scans, generated reports, and segregated vulnerabilities for team review and resolution. Coordinated with project teams to implement process improvements, focusing on enhancing overall project quality, delivery, and adherence to best practices.

Cloud Security Vulnerability Management Risk Assessment

Quality Assurance Analyst

OPTUM GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

Dec 2021 - Sep 2024 (2 years 9 months)

Conducted DEx Audits across software projects to assess alignment with CMMI standards and reported findings to the Quality Head. Facilitated training sessions on CMMI process areas, ISO standards, and ISMS for software development teams. Managed configuration management tasks, including CMP reviews, CM audits, and baselining for software projects.

Software Process Auditing & Compliance Quality Process Awareness & Training Configuration Management Project Quality Assurance Reporting & Process Implementation

AWS Cloud Support and AWS Cloud Security

Globtier Infotech PVT Ltd

Dec 2021 - Sep 2024 (2 years 9 months)

Designed and deployed launch configurations and autoscaling groups for new projects, managing and scaling EC2 instances, RDS, and VPC components. Configured and maintained security policies in Cloudflare, including IP whitelisting, rate-limiting, and bot rules to safeguard against DDoS and malicious traffic. Managed VPC setups, VPN connections, peering connections, and Transit Gateway to ensure se

Cloud Infrastructure Management Cloud Security Cloud Management Networking Content Delivery & Edge Security AWS Services

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Azad College of Engineering and Technology

Master of Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering

Completed a Master of Technology degree with a focus on Electronics and Communication Engineering. Gained advanced knowledge in various aspects of electronic systems and communication technologies.

H R D PG College

Master Of Science, Electronics

Pursued a Master of Science degree specializing in Electronics. Developed a strong foundation in electronic principles and their applications.

Kavitha Degree College

Bachelor Of Science, Electronics, Computer science and Mathematics

Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a triple major in Electronics, Computer Science, and Mathematics. Acquired foundational knowledge across these interconnected disciplines.