Ashoke Kulandaivel
About Ashoke Kulandaivel
Ashoke Kulandaivel is a Senior PKI & Security Architect with a Bachelor's degree in IT from Anna University. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity and PKI solutions, having worked for several companies including HCL Technologies, MindTree Consulting, and AppViewX.
Work at AppViewX
Currently, Ashoke Kulandaivel serves as a Senior PKI & Security Architect at AppViewX, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing security protocols and managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions. His responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of security architectures and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His expertise contributes to the development of secure systems that protect sensitive data.
Education and Expertise
Ashoke Kulandaivel earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Anna University. His educational background provides a strong foundation in IT principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles. His expertise encompasses various aspects of cybersecurity, including PKI solutions, web server hardening, and automation of security processes.
Professional Background
Ashoke Kulandaivel has a diverse professional background in cybersecurity and IT consulting. He began his career as a Support Engineer at Odyssey Technologies from 2008 to 2011. He then progressed to roles at MindTree Consulting Ltd. as a Team Lead and at HCL Technologies as a Cyber Security Consultant. He also worked at Wipro Consulting as a Technical Lead for a brief period. His experiences span over a decade, allowing him to develop a comprehensive skill set in security architecture.
Key Projects and Implementations
Throughout his career, Ashoke Kulandaivel has been involved in significant projects that demonstrate his expertise in PKI and security solutions. He implemented a three-tier MS PKI solution for Carillion PLC in the UK and designed a two-tier MS PKI solution for KPN B.V in the Netherlands. Additionally, he led the PKI migration project for Unilever, transitioning their systems from MS PKI to Keyfactor. His work also includes integrating Keyfactor Gateway with KF Cloud and enhancing project performance through the introduction of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Experience in Cybersecurity
Ashoke Kulandaivel has extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in troubleshooting and hardening web servers on Linux and Solaris platforms. His role at HCL Technologies involved addressing issues related to Windows Client OS and client applications. He has also managed project and service support for Public Key Infrastructure technology for Indian Overseas Bank, showcasing his ability to handle complex security challenges in various environments.