PAVANI KURADA
Vancouver,BC
Summary
With over 3 years of combined experience as a Project Coordinator/Business Analyst and Security Compliance Analyst, I bring a solid foundation in Cyber Security from my Master's degree to dynamic startup environments. Proficient in enhancing cybersecurity practices, compliance, and leveraging Agile methodologies for effective project execution. Skilled with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Figma for project management and team collaboration. Keen to apply my cybersecurity knowledge and project management expertise to overcome challenges and drive security initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Analyst / Project Coordinator
PVRPOSE
Vancouver
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted quality evaluations of business requirements to align with end-user needs, enhancing customer satisfaction and product delivery
- Led the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with cybersecurity best practices
- Facilitated effective communication between development teams and stakeholders to clarify project requirements and objectives
- Utilized JIRA, Confluence, and Figma to improve project tracking and team collaboration
- Created weekly status reports to highlight project progress and address roadblocks, ensuring project milestones were met on time
- Collaborated with project managers to define project scopes, ensuring a mutual understanding of goals across teams
- Enhanced company visibility and engagement within the gaming community through strategic social media outreach.
Security Compliance Analyst
Sigamoid
Hyderabad
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Act as the primary expert on HIPAA regulations, ensuring adherence and understanding throughout
- Act as primary resource for HIPAA regulation compliance within the organization
- Develop and enforce HIPAA compliance policies, procedures, and controls
- Perform comprehensive risk assessments to identify security vulnerabilities impacting PHI
- Analyze risk assessment findings and recommend risk mitigation strategies
- Maintained 100% accuracy in up-to-date HIPAA compliance documentation, enhancing audit readiness
- Lead HIPAA compliance training sessions for employees
- Design and implement an incident response plan for managing security incidents
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders during incident response
- Assist in conducting HIPAA compliance audits and assessments with auditors
- Evaluate third-party vendors and subcontractors for HIPAA compliance
- Monitor systems and networks for security incidents and breaches
- Prepared and presented detailed compliance reports to management monthly, highlighting compliance activities and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security
New York Institute of Technology
Vancouver, BC01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
B V Raju Institute of Technology
Hyderabad01-2020
Skills
- Software Tools: Proficient in Wireshark, Metasploit, tcpdump, Forcepoint, Paros Proxy, Nmap, and Burp Suite for in-depth network analysis and security assessment
- Cloud Technologies: Experienced in managing and deploying services on Amazon Web Services (AWS), including VPC, EC2, S3, and familiar with MIMEcast and Webroot security solutions Knowledgeable in SolarWinds Security Event Manager for comprehensive security monitoring
- Cybersecurity Frameworks: In-depth understanding and application of ISO27001, ISO27002, NIST 800-53, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) to ensure robust security posture
- Programming Languages: Skilled in Python, JavaScript, SQL, C, C#, and R for developing a wide range of applications, from web development to data analysis
- Web Frameworks: Proficient in using React JS, Angular JS, Django, Laravel, and React-Native for creating responsive and user-friendly web applications
- Operating Systems: Extensive experience with Windows, Linux, and Ubuntu, enabling efficient system administration and support
- Data Analysis & Visualization: Proficient in utilizing Tableau and Power BI for insightful data analysis and visualization to drive decision-making
- Software Development: Familiar with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring high-quality software development and delivery
- Project Management: Experienced in Agile methodologies and proficient in project management tools like JIRA and Confluence to streamline project execution and collaboration
- Business Analysis: Competent in business analysis techniques, including financial planning and cost estimation, to support strategic business decisions
- Problem Solving: Strong strategic decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of tackling complex challenges effectively
- Communication and Collaboration: Effective communicator with experience in documentation and presentation, alongside proficiency in collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Figma, JIRA, and Confluence
- Business Analysis: Competent in business analysis techniques, including financial planning and cost estimation
- Problem Solving: Strong strategic decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
- Written and Verbal Communication: Effective communicator with experience in documentation and presentation
- Collaboration Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Figma, JIRA, and Confluence
Websites
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Entry Certificate in Business Analysis
- CompTIA Security
Skills And Strengths
Wireshark, Metasploit, tcpdump, forcepoint, paros proxy, nmap, burp, Amazon Web Services (AWS) VPC, EC2 and S3, MIME cast, webroot, solarwind security event manager, ISO27001, ISO27002, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, Python, JavaScript, SQL, C++, C#, R language, React JS, Angular JS, Django, Laravel, React-Native, Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, Tableau, Power BI, Familiar with the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)., Experienced in Agile methodologies and project management tools like JIRA and Confluence., Competent in business analysis techniques, including financial planning and cost estimation., Strong strategic decision-making and problem-solving capabilities., Effective communicator with experience in documentation and presentation., Microsoft Office Suite, Figma, JIRA, Confluence
Timeline
Business Analyst / Project Coordinator
PVRPOSE
06.2022 - Current
Security Compliance Analyst
Sigamoid
12.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Cyber Security
New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
B V Raju Institute of Technology
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