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Prashanth Kuchu (PK)

Prashanth Kuchu (PK)

Cranbury

Summary

Over 20 years of experience as security executive managing global teams in Cloud Security, Cyber Security, and Network Services. Proven track record in strategic planning and effective management, driving organizational success. Expertise in building cohesive teams and enhancing operational efficiency to meet business objectives. Demonstrated ability to turn challenges into opportunities, significantly impacting company growth and profitability.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SVP–Cloud Security Executive

Popular Bank
NY
08.2024 - Current
  • Established and managed global cybersecurity cloud division.
  • Developed cloud security framework, strategy, and operational processes for AWS environments.
  • Created cloud security operating model encompassing people, processes, and tools worldwide.
  • Conducted market evaluations for vendor products within cloud security domain.
  • Partnered to develop DevSecOps framework incorporating necessary cloud security controls.
  • Onboarded new cloud security technologies to support compliance with standards.
  • Led audits and assessments for organizational cloud security compliance.
  • Oversaw risk management strategies to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
  • Collaborated with executive team to develop long-term business objectives and goals.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to implement key projects and initiatives effectively.
  • Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to foster partnerships and collaborations.
  • Facilitated leadership development programs to enhance team capabilities and skills.
  • Evaluated operational processes to improve efficiency and streamline workflows.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Developed new security policies and procedures to increase efficiency in all security domains.
  • Provided strategic guidance to executive team on operational decisions and initiatives.
  • Identified potential risks and developed contingency plans accordingly.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in public cloud.
  • Managed budget for security operations, ensuring effective allocation of resources.

Senior Vice President (SVP) – Head of Cloud Security Technology & Controls Deployment

Bank of America
NY
04.2021 - 08.2024
  • Executed onboarding and maintenance of cloud security tools, including end-to-end UAT and production deployments.
  • Managed deployment of native and vendor cloud security tools, ensuring compliance with GIS controls.
  • Developed global cloud operating model integrating people, processes, and tools to enhance security posture.
  • Key stake holder within organization for performing market evaluation for vendor products & platforms within cloud security space.
  • Deployed CSPM, SSPM, CWPP, CIEM with Azure & AWS native tools (Azure Defender, Azure Sentinel, Azure Entra ID, Azure Purview, AWS Guard Duty, AWS Inspector, AWS Security Hub, AWS Control Tower, AWS Macie).
  • Onboarded new cloud security technologies and supported native tools for cloud controls and standards.
  • Developed cloud baseline controls based on industry frameworks, including NIST CSF, CIS, ISO 27001, COBIT, HIPAA, and MITRE.
  • Enabled Azure and AWS Cloud Service Providers with established security controls and baseline standards.
  • Established cloud infrastructure framework for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services using Infrastructure-as-Code and Policy-as-Code.
  • Deployed security controls and policies to enhance security posture of public cloud environments.
  • Developed security processes and controls in Identity & Access Management, Application Security, Risk Assessments, and GRC.
  • Managed release processes and user acceptance testing for all cloud security controls.

Senior Vice President (SVP) —Global Network Security Operations

Bank of America
NY
06.2013 - 03.2021
  • Leading team of 120 resources (Employees & Contractors) globally within network operations Cyber Security domain.
  • Oversee and Manage Global Incident Management, Cloud Operations & Service Request Fulfillment Process & Delivery for Cyber Security domain services.
  • Oversee & Manage budget of $15-25MM for Vendor services within Perimeter Security Services.
  • Key stake holder within organization for performing market evaluation for future state vendor products & platforms within Cyber Security domain.
  • Oversee the multi-year $50MM automation program for delivery of automation within service request fulfillment for Perimeter Security.
  • Responsible for building & delivery of OKR’s (Objective Key-results) within Cyber Security Operations globally.
  • Responsible for 1400+Firewalls,400+HDS/IPS devices, 300+ Proxies & 50+ Alteon/Radware appliances globally.
  • Accountable & Lead Network perimeter security audit & compliance programs.
  • Oversee & Manage cloud-based designs & future state platforms for perimeter security.
  • Global process lead for service request fulfillment & responsible for Streamlining processes & procedures to best fit for purpose.
  • Responsible for managing the environment from threats, attacks and performing risk assessment globally.
  • Manage Vendor relationship management and perform quarterly business reviews.
  • Manage Senior Exec Leadership updates for critical Incidents & Attacks within the environment.

Vice President (VP) —Global Business Aligned Delivery Lead

Merrill Lynch/ Bank of America
NY
06.2007 - 05.2013
  • Leading global business aligned solution delivery within Network/Security space for global markets line of business.
  • Strategic technical interface with the business units for the purpose of business technology strategy development, solution discovery, release management and relationship management.
  • Architect roadmap to implement Web Malware, malicious-web content filtering, analyze and mitigate solution across the entire enterprise in all browsing environments. This includes monitoring capability of HTTP traffic with SSL off loading and enabling blocking of HTTPS traffic.
  • Architect, deploy and integrate new security solutions such as, Malware Prevention, IPS, and provide engineering support for existing security protocols.
  • SME for Security Standards which describes the modification to existing Internet Browsing/ DMZ environments with introduction to CIA (Content Inspection Area), Traffic Flow and Security controls to protect confidential data for business units.
  • Participate in the Global incident response team and coordinate any security incidents on a 24/7 basis as needed.
  • Responsible and approver for the design of the FW and network connectivity based on the client’s requirements.
  • Recommend standards and policies governing the security of firewall and Intrusion Detection Systems development, deployment, and operations.
  • SME within Firewall Security/ proxies & Load balancer technologies and support the infrastructure for multiple business lines / business partners.
  • Creating the policies and sets of rule base on the requirements of the projects and get it implemented through different teams.

Network Security Analyst

Accenture
India
07.2003 - 02.2007
  • Maintaining Backbone router (7600), Access list creation, IOS up gradations and backups.
  • Maintaining Core Switches and creating VLANs and configuring WP.
  • Maintaining and monitoring firewalls as Net screen (Juniper Devices) to add and delete policies.
  • Maintaining PIX firewalls and monitor GRE Tunnels created in the routers to the end client’s places.
  • Maintaining VPN devices hardware and software for the users to connect to the clients.
  • Participated in BS7799 (ISO27001), BS15000 (ISO20000) Audits.
  • Maintaining Backbone router (3600), BGP implementation, Access list creation, Enabling Rate limits, IOS up gradations and backups.
  • Monitoring of networks with NMS (what’s up gold-IP Switch inc. product).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Aurora
INDIA
09-2003

Skills

  • Business strategy development
  • Cloud security strategy
  • Technical vendor evaluation
  • Effective stakeholder engagement
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Budget management
  • Strategic planning
  • Leading audits and assessments
  • Policies and procedures
  • Strategic goals
  • Financial reporting
  • Corporate communications
  • Financial management
  • Operational excellence

Certification

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Associate
  • Cloud Security Alliance Certified Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK+)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

Accomplishments

  • Established Cloud Security Operating Model & stood up the unit supporting IaaS, PaaS & SaaS services FY2024
  • Delivered SIEM (Security Information & Event Management) solution security defense organization FY2023
  • Deployed CNAPP (Cloud Native Application Protection Platform) based on industry frameworks FY2022
  • Delivered key programs, improved global operational metrics to drive operational efficiencies FY2020
  • Delivered automation program with $200M saves over 5yr period FY2018
  • Led the transition of managed security services; Delivered $15M cost reduction FY2017
  • Participated & supported transition of vendor managed services in-house;Delivered 50% cost reduction FY2014
  • Delivered significant automation capabilities within global SRF (Service request fulfillment) FY2012
  • Significant number of awards for improving client relationships, building better leaders, process improvements, improving time to market, cost reductions & flawless program executions

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SVP–Cloud Security Executive

Popular Bank
08.2024 - Current

Senior Vice President (SVP) – Head of Cloud Security Technology & Controls Deployment

Bank of America
04.2021 - 08.2024

Senior Vice President (SVP) —Global Network Security Operations

Bank of America
06.2013 - 03.2021

Vice President (VP) —Global Business Aligned Delivery Lead

Merrill Lynch/ Bank of America
06.2007 - 05.2013

Network Security Analyst

Accenture
07.2003 - 02.2007

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Aurora

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