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Praseeda Jakkula

Carson

Summary

Graduate student pursuing a Masters in Cyber Security at CSUDH, with proven experience as an Information Security Manager at TCS. Passionate about protecting sensitive data and implementing effective security measures to safeguard against cyber threats. Skilled in risk assessment, incident response, and developing comprehensive security policies to ensure organizational compliance with industry regulations. Committed to staying current on emerging trends in cybersecurity to continuously enhance protection strategies.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Engineer Intern

TCS
  • Spent the first six months at TCS learning about the organization’s cybersecurity framework, policies, and procedures through hands-on observation.
  • Received training on an in-house tool called RIGHTS, which helped with access management, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring through user-friendly, interactive dashboards.
  • Took a deep dive into security policies and procedures to better understand regulatory requirements and best practices in risk management.
  • I gained practical exposure to cybersecurity governance, compliance frameworks, and access control strategies, which enhanced my ability to assess and strengthen security postures within organizations.

Information Security Manager

TCS
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed governance, compliance, and risk management for a diverse portfolio of 80 clients, ensuring their security needs were consistently met.
  • Reviewed Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and documented security requirements to ensure alignment with client expectations.
  • Led the implementation of security measures and conducted thorough security audits to maintain high standards of protection.
  • Organized and facilitated security awareness programs to keep teams and clients informed about best practices and emerging risks.
  • Managed access control processes and approved client requests while ensuring full compliance with industry standards.
  • Investigated and handled security incidents, taking quick action to implement the necessary controls and minimize risk.
  • Maintained and updated a risk register to track security vulnerabilities and ensure all potential threats were addressed.
  • Worked closely with business continuity teams to ensure the organization's continuity plans were up-to-date and resilient in the face of risks.
  • Regularly reviewed security dashboards with delivery partners to monitor and maintain a strong compliance posture.

Education

Master of Science - Cyber security

California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
Carson, California
12.2025

Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering - undefined

Maharaja Vijaya ram Gajapathi College of Engineering (MVGR)
08.2022

Skills

  • Languages: Python, C, Data structures, Object Oriented Programming, HTML, CSS, Java Script
  • Tools & Technologies: MS365 Office, Windows, Linux, Shell, XML Wireshark Splunk

Certification

Certification in cybersecurity isc2 (currently pursuing)

Timeline

Information Security Manager

TCS
08.2022 - 12.2023

Data Engineer Intern

TCS

Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering - undefined

Maharaja Vijaya ram Gajapathi College of Engineering (MVGR)

Master of Science - Cyber security

California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)

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