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Woman in Technology 2023
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Mohini Soodan

Mohini Soodan

Security Architect @Microsoft
Dublin,CA

Summary

Cybersecurity Azure Cloud Principal Architect at Microsoft leading security initiatives and providing guidance on cloud security and zero trust principles. Spearheading the construction of robust zero trust architectures for global clients, program managing and driving security initiatives in the west. Ensuring integration of cutting-edge Defender suites and Sentinel applications, collaborating with CISOs and executive leadership to strengthen security management and data protection strategies. Managing security projects in the west and mentoring junior interns and security CSAs to foster a culture of excellence and innovation. Global Chair for Culture & Heritage at G100, empowering women leaders worldwide. Keynote speaker on cybersecurity, contributing to a safer digital landscape and advocating for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principle Security Architect | Security Program Manager

Microsoft
08.2021 - Current
  • Leading security initiatives, Cloud security Zero Trust, Defender suits, Sentinel, well architected framework, zero trust mentoring junior interns/Security CSA's and define roadmap for Security
  • Building a concrete Architecture for Top Clients globally, Authentication Best Practices
  • Working directly with CISO/Security executives, Executives Vice President MSFT, Sales head Mid west to build , Partner on Core Security Management - Driving and building Security, Data Protection and Privacy Features at the core Security Optimization level
  • Working directly with MSFT executives to build security road map
  • Driving Partner security, including full environment evaluation and Partner Success Management
  • 3- Managing, mentoring new Cloud architects, Hiring new security architects in team to establish security architecture and design solutions with alignment with Security/Privacy and Data Protection, Building new Application security team with Global Black belts Teams worldwide
  • Created frameworks by designing and developing technical solutions.
  • Developed security metrics and technical analysis to give insight into performance and trends.
  • Performed cloud troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common problems.
  • Traveled to client sites to perform onsite testing.
  • Performed network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common problems.
  • Created policies and procedures for emerging security technologies and proposals.
  • Worked with business partners to balance requirements, security and risk reduction.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Global Chair For Culture & Heritage

G100
09.2023 - Current
  • USA Global G100 Wing ( Country Chair Wing) for Culture & Heritage
  • Empowering women all over the world
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with mentees and board team.

Manager(Cloud Application Security) PMO Office(Data Privacy, Security)

SAP
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Senior Manager(Cloud Security program manager ) CISO Team, driving Cyber security, Application security Projects, Encryption, Cloud Security architecture
  • MS Azure cloud architecture solutions, Analytics & Data Warehousing and Modernizing data and migrating to the cloud, new Modern Data Warehousing deployments and end to end analytics solutions, SIEM Integration
  • -Design Cloud Architect solutions to meet for various projects and business needs in Security Center
  • -Managing multiple Technical teams and driving the top security Cloud Project for SAP which involves close to 100+ resources/Operations/Engineering Teams/ Global Security worldwide
  • Microsoft security center, Threat etc
  • -Partner and Collaborate with Executives/Decisions makers ramp up Brand new Project and program manage/Drive the Top Security projects from Scratch(Planning, Design, Execution) with Teams in US, Germany, China, Budapest(Hungry) and India
  • Lead Architectural design sessions, pilots and/or implementation support directly or through partners/External
  • -Data Governance, Akamai WAF Project, Threat modelling, Azure, Akamai WAF, Google Cloud
  • -Driving Road-map for Critical WAF Security Projects/Firewall and working with Product Engineering, , Execution, revisions and Compliance of security Policies and Controls worldwide
  • I have created a incident response plan and involved Operations and key stake holders to take key decisions in case if a Cyber Attack
  • -Understand overall Data estate of products, IT and business priorities and success measures to design implementation architectures and solutions
  • -In Depth Knowledge of assessing Vuln Improving performance assurance process for the cloud service
  • Implementing application security guidelines for engineering group
  • Being responsible for cross functional groups coordination and project management
  • -IP Blocking decisions, CISSP, CISA standards
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

Manager-Cloud Security

Resilinc
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Cloud Security Architecture and driving the top security projects globally for Cloud-native Solutions/Customers
  • Conducting workshops around Product security, Cloud adoption framework , Sentinel, adoption with secure strategy, architecture, and implementation of different security controls, Zero trust
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Manager Application Security

WhiteHat Security
04.2012 - 04.2018
  • Company Overview: WhiteHat Security is the leading provider of website risk management solutions
  • -Responsible for Product enhancement, driving new strategy and direction of the entire Application support(Threat research center) Team
  • - Leadership: Proven ability to hire, retain and mentor a talented engineering staff of up to 30 CSA architect security engineers for supporting Security Products for Whitehat
  • Identify and communicate the detection of a security breach
  • Recommend optimal strategies for responding to a cyber attack and how to prevent further damage
  • Responsible for managing Product security , machine learning on security products and driving Security projects Working directly with Solutions, Operations and Engineering Teams, partners etc
  • WhiteHat Security is the leading provider of website risk management solutions
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.

Security Product Manager

Symantec Cloud Services
12.2009 - 04.2012

Security Roadmap for security product.

Senior Software Engineer

IBM
03.2006 - 12.2009
  • RSA(Royal sun alliance UK) Token based authentication Project
  • Application security
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
  • Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.

Education

Cybersecurity - Research

Harvard University
01.2022

Bachelor's degree - Computer Science and Information Technology

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Executive Leadership Program -

The Wharton School
01.2020

Skills

Security Assessments

Accomplishments

  • Award winner Most Innovate Cyber security leader 2023
  • Chairman of Nonprofit USA Global G100 Wing ( Country Chair Wing)for Culture & Heritage. Empowering women all over the world
  • National security Team Selection from Microsoft
  • Cloud security Global Black Belt(Harvard Alumini)


Certification

  • Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning
  • Implementing and Administering Azure Sentinel
  • Data Compliance, Privacy and Protection Training SOCC(CISO Office)
  • Microsoft Azure: Architecting Azure Infrastructure
  • OpenHack: Security, Compliance, and Identity

Awards

  • IBM Client Delivery Excellence Award
  • Appreciation Award SAP
  • Microsoft Top Team
  • Women in Technology 2023
  • National security Team Selection from Microsoft

Publications

Innovation, Leadership, Security: Mohini Soodan's Impact in the World of Cyber Defense, Mohini Soodan

Woman in Technology 2023

The most Innovative Technology leader Cybersecurity 2024 and leading security mentoring for woman in worldwide

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Global Chair For Culture & Heritage

G100
09.2023 - Current

Principle Security Architect | Security Program Manager

Microsoft
08.2021 - Current

Manager(Cloud Application Security) PMO Office(Data Privacy, Security)

SAP
05.2020 - 08.2021

Manager-Cloud Security

Resilinc
01.2019 - 05.2020

Manager Application Security

WhiteHat Security
04.2012 - 04.2018

Security Product Manager

Symantec Cloud Services
12.2009 - 04.2012

Senior Software Engineer

IBM
03.2006 - 12.2009

Bachelor's degree - Computer Science and Information Technology

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Executive Leadership Program -

The Wharton School

Cybersecurity - Research

Harvard University
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