Venugopal Dittakavi
About Venugopal Dittakavi
Venugopal Dittakavi is a Technical Account Manager at Arete Incident Response, with over 10 years of experience in Information Security, particularly in the Banking and Financial Services sector. He holds multiple certifications and has worked in various roles across several companies in India.
Work at Arete Incident Response
Venugopal Dittakavi has been serving as a Technical Account Manager at Arete Incident Response since 2021. He is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in information security to manage technical accounts and ensure customer satisfaction. His tenure at Arete has lasted for three years, during which he has contributed to the company's mission in incident response.
Education and Expertise
Venugopal Dittakavi holds a Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) degree from Osmania University, which he completed from 1999 to 2002. He also earned a B.Sc in Electronics from the same university, focusing on subjects such as 8085 MP Architecture and Solid State Physics. His foundational education includes a 10th grade certificate from the Board of Secondary Education and a 10+2 from the Board of Intermediate Education. He possesses several certifications, including Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, McAfee Certified Product Specialist, ITILV3 Foundation, and ISO27001 Lead Auditor.
Professional Background
Venugopal Dittakavi has over 10 years of experience in the information security field, with a particular focus on the Banking and Financial Services sector for over four years. His career includes roles at various organizations, such as Consultant - Information Security at HCL Technologies and Quess Corp Limited, Analyst - IT Security at HSBC Global Technology India, and Global Administrator - IT Security at Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services. His diverse roles reflect a comprehensive understanding of IT security practices.
Certifications and Specializations
Venugopal Dittakavi has achieved multiple certifications that underscore his expertise in information security. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, a McAfee Certified Product Specialist, and holds an ITILV3 Foundation certification. Additionally, he achieved ISO27001 Lead Auditor certification in 2009. His specializations include system administration, system and network security, incident analysis and recovery, hardware evaluation, and project management.
Career Progression
Throughout his career, Venugopal Dittakavi has progressed through various roles in the IT industry, ranging from end-user support to project management and solution provision. His work experience includes positions at ColorTokens Inc. as Manager, Customer Success, and at Unisys India as Systems Analyst - IT Security. This progression demonstrates his adaptability and broad skill set within the information security domain.