Achintya Kunal
About Achintya Kunal
Achintya Kunal is an IT Cloud Security Analyst at Arista Networks in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, with a background in cybersecurity and extensive experience in various IT roles.
Current Role at Arista Networks
Achintya Kunal works as an IT Cloud Security Analyst at Arista Networks. He has been with the company since 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His responsibilities include deploying Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions, enabling security policies to protect web content through Amazon CloudFront CDN, and participating actively in incident response. Achintya handles alerts from multiple security platforms, including SIEM, CSPM, SOAR, EDR, WAF, and phishing incidents.
Previous Experience at Vodafone
Prior to his current role, Achintya Kunal worked as a Deputy Manager at Vodafone in Pune, Maharashtra, India, from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he made significant contributions to the organization by enhancing Cyber Security Baselines. He was also recognized for his efforts in improving key performance indicators (KPIs) related to threat and vulnerability management.
Roles at Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services
From 2017 to 2019, Achintya served as a Senior Associate Consultant at Infosys in Pune Area, India. Before that, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, from 2012 to 2015. In these roles, he gathered extensive experience in system engineering and consultancy, particularly in the context of IT and cloud security.
Educational Background
Achintya Kunal holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Information Technology from Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. This educational foundation has been instrumental in his career in cloud and IT security. He also completed his secondary education at D.A.V Public School Kusmunda, attending from 2003 to 2007.
Domain Expertise and Contributions
Achintya is proficient in conducting assessments of web applications and offering consulting services to developers on vulnerability remediation and risk mitigation. He contributes to enhancing the security posture of organizations by conducting Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and assisting in achieving compliance standards. Additionally, his role involves regular assessments and continuous improvements in threat and vulnerability management.