Sharma Achutani
@sharmaachutani
Experienced Security Operations professional with a focus on application security.
What I'm looking for
With over 10 years of hands-on experience in Security Operations, I specialize in Application Security, detection engineering, threat hunting, incident response, and digital forensics. My expertise lies in leveraging data science and analytics for insider threat detection and mitigation, ensuring robust security measures are in place to protect sensitive information.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led security initiatives that significantly reduced vulnerabilities and enhanced compliance with industry standards such as NIST, FedRAMP, and ISO 27001. I am proficient in various security tools and technologies, including AWS services, Python, and SQL, and have a proven track record of automating security detection and response processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
I am a self-driven problem-solver who thrives under pressure, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively. My collaborative approach allows me to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle, fostering a culture of security awareness and proactive risk management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr Application Security Engineer
WellsFargo
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Led comprehensive software and cloud infrastructure security assessments, including threat modeling, risk-based evaluations, and vulnerability management for applications. Directed application security initiatives, successfully reducing vulnerabilities at scale and contributing to the development of SAST rules and defensive libraries.
Sr Security Engineer
Delta Airlines
Jun 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 6 months)
Established an application security program from inception, driving security practices across the organization. Developed and refined security metrics and processes to ensure continuous improvement in security posture.
Application Security Engineer
American National Insurance
Jun 2017 - May 2018 (11 months)
Conducted dynamic and static application security testing (DAST & SAST) using tools like Checkmarx. Demonstrated expertise in incident response, resolving security incidents, and conducting root cause analysis.
Software Engineer
Lexisnexis Legal
Jun 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Involved in all phases of the Software development life cycle using Agile Methodology. Developed UI using Swing, JSP, JSF, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JQuery.
Education
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Nilam University
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in various aspects of computing.
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