Divya Kothapalli

Experienced IT professional with 4.7 years of expertise in the data security domain, specializing in IBM Guardium. Proven track record in implementing efficient operational solutions, reducing processing time, and enhancing quality in production and support environments. Strong communicator and team player with hands-on experience in database activity monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and policy enforcement using Guardium.

Adept at managing large-scale migration projects and collaborating across teams to ensure data protection and compliance.

Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer - Cognizant Technology Solutions

(2021-12)

• Upgraded IBM Guardium appliances from v10.6 and v11.2 to v11.5, v11.5 to 12.2.2.
• Installed and upgraded STAP agents on various database servers.
• Performed health checks, resolved synchronization issues, and decommissioned appliances.
• Conducted vulnerability assessments across supported DBMS platforms and collaborated with DBAs for remediation.
• Created and managed CAS templates, reports, and assessments.
• Implemented policies to monitor and prevent unauthorized access based on business inputs.
• Coordinated with IBM support for issue resolution and troubleshooting.
• Executed audit processes using Audit Process Builder and generated custom reports.
• Managed user roles, groups, and privileges within Guardium.
• Performed sensitive data discovery and classification end-to-end.
• Maintained system health through regular checks and data archiving.
• Worked on the Project Guardium GIMS Migration to SPLUNK & ServiceNow.
• Worked on the Universal Connector Implementation on some of the Critical DB'S.

B. Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering - Rajahmahendri Institute of Engineering and Technology (2016 - 2020)

Intermediate - MPC - Sri Chaitanya Junior College (2014 - 2016)

SSC - 10th Grade - Surya Chandra E.M High School (2014)