Kishore Kumar

NEXSYS-ONE DMCC, Dubai

Promoted from Senior Network Administrator to lead the security function of a software company building custom ERP applications — accountable for security across cloud, network, endpoint and application layers, and for the team that delivers it.

• Own the annual IT and security budget — forecasting, licensing negotiation and cost optimization
• Define the yearly security roadmap, initiatives, KPIs and success metrics for the team
• Led ISO 27001 implementation and the 2013 → 2022 upgrade; support ISO 9001 and QMS audits
• Migrated Active Directory to Entra ID with Zero Trust endpoint hardening and conditional access
• Built SIEM and NOC capability on Wazuh, Zabbix and Uptime Kuma for 24×7 monitoring
• Evaluate and procure security products (PAM, DLP, SIEM) — from proof-of-concept to vendor negotiation
• Drive awareness across Development, QA, IT, HR, Accounts, Marketing and Project Management

MAST Consulting Group, Dubai

Delivered security solutions across managed-service clients — VAPT, SOC and NOC build-outs, privileged access, ITSM and ISO 27001 compliance.

• Configured and managed FortiGate firewalls, VPNs and network segmentation policies
• Performed vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on client networks and web applications
• Deployed and operated client Security Operations Centres for proactive threat detection
• Established Network Operations Centres for continuous monitoring and analysis
• Drove ISO 27001 (2013 and 2022) compliance — risk assessments, gap analysis and awareness training
• Implemented PAM and ITSM platforms to protect critical assets and optimize service delivery

Freelancing

Built 50+ WordPress sites with custom themes and plugins, optimized for performance and SEO.

• Delivered end-to-end solutions spanning hosting, design, optimization and ongoing support
• Improved site performance by up to 70% through caching, image optimization and database tuning
• Hardened WordPress with firewalls, malware scanning and recurring security audits
• Developed dynamic PHP features including galleries, forms and file upload workflows

Hindusthan Institute of Technology, India

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science with a focus on networking and security fundamentals. CGPA 8.1.