AJAY P ANAND
Geelong,Australia
Summary
Dynamic System Engineer with Tata Consultancy Services, specializing in cyber security and risk management. Achieved a 30% reduction in manual testing through innovative automation frameworks. Proficient in ethical hacking and compliance audits, while effectively leading teams and enhancing security awareness across the organization. Committed to driving organizational resilience and stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Cyber Security & Risk Management Lead (Relationship Crisis Management Lead - RCML): Implemented business continuity plans, conducted risk assessments, and delivered security awareness training for 50+ associates, enhancing organizational resilience and compliance.
- Security Audit & Testing Specialist: Developed Selenium-based automation frameworks for regression testing and defect detection, reducing manual efforts by 30%, improving test coverage, and ensuring 95% accuracy in security-critical SAP applications—directly transferable to compliance checks and vulnerability monitoring.
- Team Leader and Training Coordinator: Led a 3-member QA team, streamlining processes to boost defect detection by 25%, and organized cybersecurity training sessions during Security Awareness Week. -
- IT Support & Stakeholder Collaboration: Acted as the project spokesperson, defining testing strategies and resolving incidents in collaboration with stakeholders, while maintaining stable enterprise environments.
Education
Master of Cybersecurity Professional - Masters Cybersecurity
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC12.2025
B.TECH - COMPUTER SCIENCE
Adishankara Institute of Engineering & Technology
India01.2019
Skills
- Ethical hacking and network security
- Secure coding and digital forensics
- Identity and access management
- Risk management and security audits
- Compliance checks and incident response
- Cybersecurity training and awareness
- Microsoft 365 and Windows environments
- Penetration testing
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, IEEE, provided peer support, and demonstrated adaptability in team settings during technical events
- NGO WordPress security volunteer: upgraded website security features, enhancing protection against vulnerabilities
- Security Awareness Week organizer: led training on cyber threats for TCS associates
Accomplishments
Best Team Award (Multiple) | Star of the Month (TCS)
Timeline
System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2019 - 05.2024
Master of Cybersecurity Professional - Masters Cybersecurity
Deakin University
B.TECH - COMPUTER SCIENCE
Adishankara Institute of Engineering & Technology