Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Academic Projects
Efficient Bulk Email Delivery System: Leveraging AWS Lambda, IAM, SES, S3, and CloudWatch
Cyber Threat Detection Using Machine Learning
Timeline
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Mounika Katta

Leawood

Summary

Test Engineer with expertise in automated testing and quality assurance. Possesses a strong background in security operations, including incident detection and response, as well as firewall management. Knowledgeable in cloud security practices, particularly in virtualization and Identity and Access Management (IAM), to safeguard organizational assets.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test Engineer

Wipro Technologies
Hyderabad
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and manual database testing techniques.
  • Conducted thorough hardware and software testing within Manhattan Application before production release.
  • Developed and maintained test strategies to ensure operational readiness and project suitability.
  • Validated requirements and managed functional and integration testing within the project lifecycle.
  • Secured and allocated resources for effective planning and operations during testing cycles.
  • Participated in bug triage meetings to collaborate with developers and project managers for issue resolution.
  • Managed test cases and defect tracking using JIRA and TestRail, enhancing test coverage and traceability.
  • Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, reducing manual testing efforts by 40%.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Education

Master of Science - Cyber Security & Information Assurance

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
05-2025

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering

DVR & DR. HS MIC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Kanchikacherla
01.2021

Skills

  • Programming languages: C, C, Java, Python
  • Web technologies: HTML5, CSS
  • Database management: SQL Server, MySQL
  • Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure
  • Testing frameworks: Selenium, WebDriver
  • Operating systems: Linux
  • Project management tools: JIRA
  • Security operations: Incident detection and response, Firewall management
  • Cloud security: Virtualization and IAM

Certification

  • Internship in KodNest Technologies.
  • Certified with python101 in data science at IBM.
  • Certification in python in course era.
  • Certification in AWS cloud Practitioner.

Accomplishments

  • Elected as a class representative in school days & inter college.
  • Participated in puzzle Endeavour conducted by ‘MIC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY’ and have won the 1st prize.
  • Participated in ‘Tech Treasure Hunt’, ‘Just a Minute’ conducted by ‘MIC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY’.
  • Participated in 5km walk for cancer awareness organized by TANA.
  • Actively engaged in Workshops & Seminars.

Academic Projects

SIEM Integration - Turning the Tide on Security Data Overload

The ever-growing mountain of security data drowns SOC analysts in a sea of information. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) emerges as a powerful tool, transforming this data deluge into actionable intelligence.

SIEM acts as a central hub, consolidating security data from various sources across the network. This consolidated view empowers analysts to identify trends and patterns that might be hidden in raw data. Beyond aggregation, SIEM employs advanced analytics to correlate seemingly unrelated events, similar to a detective piecing together clues. This correlation helps identify potential security incidents that could otherwise go unnoticed.

In conclusion SIEM integration offers a powerful solution to the growing challenge of security data overload. By consolidating, analyzing, and correlating data, SIEM empowers security analysts to identify threats faster and more effectively. However, successful SIEM implementation requires careful planning and ongoing management. Ultimately, SIEM remains a valuable tool in the ongoing battle to secure our digital world, but it's just one piece of a comprehensive security strategy.

Efficient Bulk Email Delivery System: Leveraging AWS Lambda, IAM, SES, S3, and CloudWatch

Serverless bulk emailing using AWS Lambda functions, IAM, SES, S3, and Cloud Watch provides a scalable, automated, and manageable solution for sending bulk emails. This approach eliminates the need to manage servers, ensures high email deliverability, and simplifies email data storage and security.

   By leveraging the power of AWS services, organizations can effectively send bulk emails without the complexities of traditional bulk emailing methods. The combination of AWS services provides a robust and scalable solution for organizations of all sizes, ensuring that their email campaigns reach their intended recipients effectively.

Cyber Threat Detection Using Machine Learning

Machine learning in cybersecurity involves training algorithms to recognize patterns associated with cyber threats. These models learn from historical data, allowing them to identify known threats and adapt to detect new, previously unseen attacks. This approach enhances traditional security measures by providing dynamic and scalable threat detection capabilities.

Integrating machine learning (ML) into cyber threat detection represents a transformative advancement in cybersecurity. ML empowers security systems to process vast datasets, identify patterns, and detect anomalies with a speed and precision that surpasses traditional methods. This capability enables real-time threat detection, reduces false positives, and enhances the overall efficiency of security operations.

      Despite these challenges, the benefits of ML in cyber threat detection are substantial. As cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and frequency, ML offers a proactive and adaptive defense mechanism, positioning itself as an indispensable component in modern cybersecurity strategies

           

Timeline

Test Engineer

Wipro Technologies
02.2022 - 10.2023

Master of Science - Cyber Security & Information Assurance

University of Central Missouri

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering

DVR & DR. HS MIC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Mounika Katta