Hi, I am Ramachandra Hegde.

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Self-driven, quick starter, passionate programmer with a curious mind who loves solving a very complex, very challenging real-world problems. Automated several complex workflows. Developed Azure functions, Android and Windows forms apps.

About

I am a science graduate with 4+ years of experience in application support and software developement. My work experience includes supporting cloud based applications, vulnerability identification/management and web application scanning in cyber security.

Majorly contributed in simplifying manual tasks, automation efficiencies and developing tools for the internal team and clients.

Experience

Data Engineer
Working as a data engineer at Elastacloud.
Dec 2021 - Present
Application Developer
Worked as developer and devops engineer for a reputed UK based property service client. Took care of end to end deployment of the solution to Azure.
May 2021 - Nov 2021
Systems Engineer
  • Worked as support and automation engineer for Foundation Security Services project.
    • Building tools and developing softwares to automate repetitive tasks and hence reducing cost and increasing work efficiency.
    • Qualys administration with Vulnerability Management, Web Application Scanning and Cloud Agent modules.
    • CrowdStrike application support and process improvements.
    • McAfee ePo maintenance and client coordination.
    • ArcSight ESM, ArcMC and Logger monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Worked as support engineer for online classroom Adobe Connect project.
    • Administration and maintenance of Rackspace hosted on-premise application servers, SMTP and database servers of Adobe Connect.
    • Upgrading the application to newer versions.
    • Process improvements and automation.
    • Troubleshooting and resolving issues reported by customers.
Sep 2016 - May 2021
Creator/Developer
This is the developer account name which is associated with my Android apps development activities. It's not a registered organization but worth mentioning here since I have achieved something significant in this space.

Published few Android apps on Google Play and working on few more.

Aug 2018 - Present

Projects

Architecture
Qualys VM Scan Automation

Automated the whole process of Qualys infrastructure scans

Highlights
  • User submits form with only required information for the scan.
  • Performs multiple checks and selects best scanner.
  • Send communications to user on the progress.
  • Schedules a scan with user specified time.
  • Shares report with user after completion and stores a backup of the report.
  • Tracking everything with a dashboard.
Architecture
Host Details Power App

A Power App that shows CrowdStrike and Qualys host details instantly on screen

Highlights
  • User needs to enter only hostname on the page.
  • Gets all required details on the screen from both CrowdStrike and Qualys platforms.
  • Beautiful HTML design to categorize information.
  • Respective team gets notified if something goes wrong.
  • A dashboard to track access and usage.
Architecture
Adobe Connect Helper Tool

A Windows application which can be used to get different information from Adobe Connect database

Highlights
  • Complete details of a specific meeting can be fetched.
  • Attendee report for a meeting can be generated with date and time filters.
  • Shows details all ongoing meetings in the subscription.
  • Can see participant names in a meeting without joining.
Architecture
CrowdStrike Sensor Repo Automation

An automation using Azure Function which regularly updates repository with latest CrowdStrike sensor files.

Highlights
  • Downloads CrowdStrike sensors when new version is released.
  • Sends approval mail to team to confirm.
  • Updates SharePoint repository on approval.
  • Backs up old versions in different location.
  • Dashboard to monitor health status.
Architecture
Sapthapadi - GSB Vaivahika

A matrimony app designed for Android devices

Highlights
  • Users have to verify email to complete login.
  • Brides and grooms section with search functionalities.
  • Users can post profiles with upto 3 photos.
  • Posted profile can be updated anytime with edit feature.
Architecture
Other automation

My other automation and tools which are worth mentioning

Accomplishments
  • CrowdStrike Host Network Containment Automation
    • An automation using Azure Function which regularly contains or lifts containment based on groups specified. Sends group reports to team periodically.
  • CrowdStrike Duplicate Hosts Removal Tool
    • A Windows forms application which can be used to bulk remove irrelevant duplicate hosts from console. A report should be provided as an input. Rest will happen magically.
  • Report Renaming and Uploading Tool
    • A Windows forms application which renames and uploads reports to a shared drive in a single click.
Architecture
Other Android Apps

My other Android apps that are worth mentioning

Accomplishments

Skills

Languages

C#
Python
Java
SQL & KQL
HTML5
Shell

Platforms & Tools

Azure
Visual Studio
DevOps
Qualys
CrowdStrike
Power Apps
Power Automate
Android Studio
Adobe Connect
ServiceNow
ArcSight
McAfee

Certifications and Awards

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • Qualys Certified Specialist: Vulnerability Management
  • Qualys Certified Specialist: Web Application Scanning
  • Infosys Insta Award
  • Infosys Spot Award

Education

Bachelor of Science

Udupi, Karnataka, IN

College: Bhandarkars' Arts and Science College, Kundapura
University: Mangalore University
Core subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Pre-university course

Udupi, Karnataka, IN

College: Viveka Pre-University College, Kota
Board: Karnataka State Board
Core subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics

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