Vikram Koundinya Veldanda
Westerville
Summary
Dynamic, security-focused IT professional with over 2 years of hands-on experience in testing, threat analysis, and secure application development. Proven expertise in Python, JavaScript, and SQL, complemented by a robust understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, SIEM tools, and threat detection methodologies. Skilled in designing scalable detection systems and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams while staying ahead of emerging attack vectors. Holds a Master’s degree in IT Cybersecurity, underpinned by a strong foundation in cloud security, network analysis, and behavioral threat monitoring.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer
Cigniti Technologies
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Developed automation scripts and performed security-focused testing of large-scale web platforms, applying critical thinking to detect edge-case vulnerabilities.
- Used Python for backend data manipulation and JavaScript for debugging DOM-related issues.
- Integrated test and detection pipelines using JIRA, Selenium, and Jenkins with automated alerting logic for anomalous user behaviors.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of logs and behavior patterns during manual and regression testing, increasing threat visibility and early issue identification.
- Collaborated across agile teams to reduce production incidents and improve detection accuracy through tighter test cycles and better instrumentation.
Engineer
Cigniti Technologies
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Developed automation scripts and performed security-focused testing of large-scale web platforms, applying critical thinking to detect edge-case vulnerabilities.
- Used Python for backend data manipulation and JavaScript for debugging DOM-related issues.
- Integrated test and detection pipelines using JIRA, Selenium, and Jenkins with automated alerting logic for anomalous user behaviors.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of logs and behavior patterns during manual and regression testing, increasing threat visibility and early issue identification.
- Collaborated across agile teams to reduce production incidents and improve detection accuracy through tighter test cycles and better instrumentation.
Education
Master’s in Information Technology - Cybersecurity
Franklin University
Columbus, OH01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mahaveer Institute of Science And Technology
07-2021
Skills
- Python
- JavaScript
- SQL
- Java
- C
- QRadar
- Wireshark
- Burp Suite
- Metasploit
- IBM X-Force Exchange
- AWS
- Azure
- SIEM platforms
- Incident response tools
- React
- VueJS
- Django
- MySQL
- Oracle
- MongoDB
- Git
- Jenkins
- Postman
- Selenium
- JIRA
- Agile
- Linux
- Windows
- MacOS
- MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Threat hunting
- Behavioral detection
- Anomaly analysis
- Data analysis
- Project planning
- Project management
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented security policies that reduce incidents, conducted thorough security audits and vulnerability assessments, and improved incident response times.
- Documented and resolved the threat vulnerabilities which led to safe and secure login of the WM application
- Supervised team of 3team mates in planning the development phase of the automation cycle
Certification
- IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, Incident response, SIEM (QRadar), threat detection
- Cisco CyberOps Associate, Network intrusion analysis, security monitoring
- Certified Ethical Hacking Workshop, Penetration testing fundamentals
- Cybersecurity Essentials, Cisco Networking Academy
- Foundations of Cybersecurity, Google
- Network Security and Database Vulnerabilities, IBM
- Cybersecurity Virtual Experience, Mastercard – Practical threat detection simulations
- Python for Everybody, University of Michigan
- CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science, HarvardX
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Engineer
Cigniti Technologies
12.2021 - 12.2023
Engineer
Cigniti Technologies
12.2021 - 12.2023
Master’s in Information Technology - Cybersecurity
Franklin University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mahaveer Institute of Science And Technology
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