Amit Pattanaik

Cybersecurity and IT professional with 13+ years of experience spanning Digital Forensics, OT Security, Application Security, DevSecOps, networking, telecom, software quality and automation. Strong background in SAST, OWASP Top 10, vulnerability assessment and remediation, ISO 27001/ISMS, security risk assessment, incident investigation, network security and infrastructure troubleshooting.

Since

June 2023, working as a freelancer in Digital Forensics and OT Security, with focus on Windows, iOS and Android forensic areas, digital evidence handling, artifact analysis and security assessment.

Freelancer – Digital Forensics & OT Security - Self Employed

(2023-06)

• Provide freelance cybersecurity support focused on Digital Forensics and OT Security requirements.
• Work across Windows, iOS and Android forensic areas, including digital evidence identification, preservation and analysis.
• Review system artifacts, logs, file-system information, user activity and other available digital evidence to support investigations.
• Support incident investigation through evidence organization, timeline development, technical analysis and structured reporting.
• Apply evidence integrity practices including forensic imaging concepts, hashing and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Support OT Security activities involving security assessment, risk identification, monitoring concepts and incident investigation.
• Prepare technical findings, risk observations and recommended remediation actions for stakeholders.

Security Lead - TCS

(2021-08 - 2023-06)

• Performed Application Security Testing using SAST for in-house and third-party applications.
• Analyzed security reports from multiple vendor teams and coordinated vulnerability remediation.
• Implemented and maintained ISMS aligned with ISO 27001, including periodic risk assessments and internal audits.
• Supported ISO 27001 certification audit preparation, non-conformity resolution and corrective-action tracking.
• Worked with AppScan and Sonatype Nexus; implemented SonarQube for continuous code quality and SAST.
• Integrated SonarQube with CI/CD pipelines to automate static code analysis.
• Supported threat and attack modelling, risk analysis, intrusion/compromise detection, incident response and security reporting.
• Conducted web application vulnerability assessments using OWASP Top 10 and documented security incidents, risks and audit findings.

IT Analyst - Technogen Inc

(2020-03 - 2020-09)

• Supported, configured, maintained and upgraded enterprise networks, servers and IT infrastructure for corporate customers.
• Performed network troubleshooting, connectivity analysis and infrastructure health monitoring to maintain service availability.
• Worked with Fortinet Firewall for security policy support, traffic monitoring and troubleshooting of network security issues.
• Assisted in network security assessment, vulnerability identification and remediation activities.
• Installed and integrated server hardware, network devices and enterprise applications; monitored required updates and security patches.
• Prepared Vulnerability Recurrence Trend (VRT) reports to identify recurring security issues and support defect closure.
• Conducted performance and stress testing using LoadRunner and supported incident troubleshooting/root-cause analysis.

Analyst - Lenora Systems

(2018-08 - 2019-10)

• Supported IT infrastructure and security-related data analysis to identify operational risks and improvement opportunities.
• Analyzed operational data to identify patterns, anomalies and potential security-related issues.
• Assisted in reviewing security policies, controls and business processes to identify gaps and improvement areas.
• Validated data and analysis results to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability for operational and security reporting.
• Streamlined data analysis processes through automation tools, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
• Developed analytical models to support risk assessment, trend analysis and decision-making.

Test Engineer - ZTE Telecom IND PVT LTD

(2016-04 - 2017-06)

• Performed Smoke, Functional, Regression and GUI testing and developed test cases against functional specifications.
• Generated test summary and test log reports and coordinated defect resolution with development and project teams.
• Tested applications across SIT, QA/Staging, Production and UAT support stages.
• Performed device testing on proprietary telecom instruments.

Network Engineer - Apollo Hospitals

(2014-08 - 2016-04)

• Troubleshot IP connectivity and network performance and implemented VPN and network changes on Cisco ASA.
• Worked in Windows Server 2008/2012 environments and implemented routing changes using BGP, OSPF, RIP and EIGRP.
• Maintained device configuration/backup and participated in NABH application/IT security audits.
• Worked with Fortinet Firewall and DHCP Server administration.

Telecom Engineer - Lycos Technology

(2012-07 - 2014-06)

• Performed preventive/corrective maintenance and emergency handling of BSS network elements and monitored network availability.
• Supported BSC acceptance testing, BTS integration/commissioning and Nokia OSS NetAct operations.
• Performed diagnostics, network parameter modifications and Abis/A-IF/GB-link integration activities.

Telecom Engineer - ZTE Telecom IND PVT LTD

(2009-09 - 2012-05)

• Performed daily MSC health checks, alarm monitoring and resolution; managed VLR/HLR dumps and authentication loading.
• Handled customer issues, routing GT and HLR service configuration.
• Worked with GSM, SS7, ISUP, MAP and SIGTRAN and supported GPRS, CRBT and IN services.