Sravan Somidi
About Sravan Somidi
Sravan Somidi serves as the Vice President and Senior Security Engineer at City National Bank, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in identity and access management, having held various roles in the technology sector since 2013.
Work at City National Bank
Sravan Somidi has been serving as the Vice President and Senior Security Engineer at City National Bank since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing security engineering initiatives within the organization. His tenure at City National Bank spans three years, during which he has contributed to enhancing the bank's security posture in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Prior to his current position, he worked as a consultant at the same bank from 2016 to 2021, gaining valuable experience in the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Sravan Somidi earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in security engineering. He specializes in implementing and managing CA Single Sign-On across various versions, including R6.X and R12.x series. Additionally, he possesses advanced skills in Oracle Access Manager 11gR2 and Oracle Identity Federation, which are critical in identity management and security.
Background in Security Engineering
Before joining City National Bank, Sravan Somidi accumulated extensive experience in the field of security engineering. He worked at 8KMiles Software Services as a Software Engineer from 2013 to 2014 and later as a Senior IAM Consultant from 2014 to 2016. He also held a position at Cognizant as a Senior Associate from 2016 to 2021. Throughout his career, he has developed a strong background in various security protocols, including Forge Rock Open AM and SAML 2.0, and has experience with IBM Security Access Manager and Webseal.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Sravan Somidi is skilled in configuring and maintaining CA Directory Server and Oracle/SunOne Directory Server. He has experience deploying and managing Microsoft ADFS 2.0 and 3.0, which are essential for identity federation and access management. His proficiency extends to using Ping Federate for identity federation solutions, showcasing his capability in managing complex security environments. His technical skills are complemented by his practical experience in the field, making him a valuable asset in security engineering.