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Vengatakrishnan Parthasarathy

Doha

Summary

Accomplished OT professional with 9+ years experience and proven records on Engineering and Design of both software and hardware aspects in various systems such as Honeywell EPKS & TPS systems, Schneider Foxboro Evo DCS . Proficient in commissioning and plant startup activities. Time proven records in commissioning foundation fieldbus, HART and 4-20 loops. Hands on experience in Honeywell Experion DCS, Honeywell TPN systems, ABB 800xA, Foxboro Evo DCS, Aveva Dynsim and triconex systems.

Specialized in Design, Engineering, Testing, Migration, Hotline upgradation and Commissioning of ICS systems & industrial cybersecurity solutions in Oil & Gas and Energy Sectors across APAC, Europe and Middle-East region.


Have gained an extensive working experience in Process control network design, Network segmentation and integrating with Enterprise IT to meet the business requirements.


Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring Systems, Firewall configurations, Risk Assessment based on NIST framework, Vulnerability Assessments, SIEM integrations, SOC design for OT network and upgrading existing plants to security enhanced systems.

Managing the design and development of Control Logics, HMI, Instrument Asset Management systems and Alarm Management systems for Oil & Gas, Energy projects.

Functional Expertise:

· OT Cyber Security Deployment

· Industrial Control Systems-DCS/SCADA/PLC

· Process Control Network Design

· Network Security

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager- OT Cybersecurity

EY Consultating
01.2024 - Current
  • Manage patch deployment for Windows devices in network levels O through 3.5 as well as standalone devices.
  • Identify obsolete Operating Systems (OS) and plan for necessary upgrades through vendor consultation.
  • Consolidate standalone devices (e.g. laptops used for PLC configuration).
  • Participate in the design of cyber solutions for the OT environment (e.g. SIEM, IPS, ATP).
  • Monitor patch deployment, anti-virus, SIEM, IPS, ATP and related systems and respond/investigate alerts.
  • Perform detailed technical analysis of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and cyber security controls.
  • Identify cyber security gaps and recommend mitigation strategies to address gaps.
  • Lead collaboration efforts with other cyber security experts on team to develop well-constructed approaches to ICS risk management, mitigation, and monitoring strategies.
  • Responsible for securing systems running !CS-related communications protocols (e.g., MODBUS, PROFIBUS, etc.).
  • Develop simulated ICS environments within a virtual infrastructure.

OT Security Consultant

TUV Rheinland
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Work with customers to initiate and execute IT/OT security programs, define, and develop OT security strategies, policies, and guidelines
  • Create and present technical design proposals and reports to customers and/or other senior engineering, management, and government groups
  • Design and implement cyber security solutions that help clients safely and securely transform their IT and OT environments. Develop OT security recommendations and level of effort estimates to support those recommendations
  • Prepare, review, and assess security requirements, architectures, and designs for IT and OT environments, applying best practice, policies, and standards (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443, ISO 27000 series, NIST)
  • Advising clients on appropriate security controls in their OT environments
  • Reviewing OT environments, providing feedback on risk and providing appropriate security advice
  • Helping to architect secure OT environments across a wide range of clients
  • Working with security teams to ensure a joined-up approach to client delivery
  • Working with Clients to understand the threats to their business and develop effective security solutions
  • Quality Assure other consultants work as required

Freelance OT Consultant

Pricoris
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Operational Technology (OT) and Supervisory Control and Data
    Acquisition (SCADA) system security as per NIST 800-82 framework.
  • Gap Assessment and Internal Audit of SCADA systems and processes
    based on NIST 800-82 and Information Security Management System
    ISO 27001:2013.
  • Evaluated cybersecurity requirements and made actionable improvements to address vulnerabilities.
  • Applied cybersecurity settings to avoid malicious attacks and malware, safeguarding data and content.
  • Inspected products and services to comply with quality standards.

Deputy Manager

Deloitte
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Leading team for OT Security Projects
  • Gap Assessment for Daimler India Commercial Truck based on RISC Procedure
  • Part of Factory in a Box team, an innovative Project for OT Security for manufacturing sector
  • Vulnerability Assessment for National Grid Corporation for Philippines
  • Conferred with customers each day to maintain current understanding of needs and preferences, resolve issues and promote brand loyalty.
  • Researched emerging products and used researched information to update store's inventory.
  • Eliminated functional bottlenecks by streamlining communication channels between management and employees.
  • Stayed up to date on changing product and service options to provide top-notch support to customers and employees.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Coached and mentored junior team members, regularly assessing knowledge and skills gaps and implementing corrective action.
  • Used excellent problem-solving and issue-resolution strategies to rectify difficulties quickly and effectively.
  • Encouraged staff to learn and develop new skills to meet individual and team goals.

Senior Engineer

Honeywell
10.2019 - 05.2022
  • Coordinating with end user to finalize migration procedures needed to migrate the system.
  • Coordinating with the site team for developing the migration (On Process and Off Process )procedure.
  • Conducted vulnerability assessment and implemented the security enhancement solutions based on the identified gaps .
  • Designed and deployed various solutions like Anti-Virus, Patch Management, Remote Access, Network Monitoring and Backup and recovery solutions.
  • Responsible for delivery of High-Level and Low-Level design documents of security architecture.
  • Handled and lead a team of engineers and technicians for ICS System installation, testing and commissioning.
  • Asset Management of Smart FF & HART instruments
  • Established Modbus TCP/IP, RS-485 and TSAA communication between the ICS Networks Secured Network installation of ICS Software
  • L2 and L3 switch configuration and performed hardening for the same
  • Configuration of CISCO Routers and Switches in virtual environment with CISCO IOS Commands

Project Engineer

ABB
02.2018 - 10.2019
  • Worked as In-house Foxboro Consultant , to provide technical solutions for migration projects from Foxboro to ABB.
  • Involved in all the phases of the OT security project from Front-End-Engineering-Design, Engineering, Procurement, FAT, SAT, site commissioning activities for major Oil & Gas industries
  • Installation and configuration of Windows server 2008, Windows server 2016, Windows 10 for Engineering, Operator Workstations, Historian Server and Alarm DB Logger.
  • Installation and configuration of Active Directory and Domain Controller Server.
  • Configuration of policies in McAfee ePO based DAT update, Solid core application for whitelisting and DLP for malware detection and prevention
  • Vulnerability assessment using Nessus scanner and hardening of workstation as per Vendor recommendation.
  • Installation and configuration of patch management server and scheduling client updates
  • Identified and implemented security controls based on risk assessment & Defense-In-Depth architecture
  • Configuring centralized backup storage and scheduling for quick backup, restore and testing for protected Cyber Assets
  • Hosted FAT for all 3rd party packages with end-user for Project.
  • Involved in various ICS activities in FAT
  • Complex logic testing, Sequence testing, commissioning of HART transmitters in ICS , Installation of GPS antenna with MTK modem, Configuration of Reporting Services in MS SQL, Configuration of Alarm Database Logger and Historian Client- Server architecture.

Project Engineer

Invensys Acquired by Schneider Electric
09.2013 - 01.2018
  • Developed batch logic for pipeline control from Ruwais to Mussafa, specifically for Gas Oil product. Also developed sequence graphics for gas oil flow line using Foxdraw.
  • Developed Medium and High complex loops for Bridge Linked Platform in Archestra.Handled complex loop for project.
  • Prepared DDS for the constructed complex loops and ensured on time delivery of the constructed loops and documents as per designed VDDL.
  • · Front end engineering for 3rd party packages with Foxboro DCS which involves serial database preparation, associated graphics preparation and documentation
  • Developing Cause and Effect graphic configuration using Wonderware.
  • Laffan Refinery 2: Developed complex logic , has been one of the core member of complex loop development team, developed Interlock logics for the most of the units in the project, developed IO assignment sheet based on the IO list, developed termination database based on the customer inputs and assignment, reviewing of IO list for capturing changes in the hardware and its change estimation.
  • Hardware Designing for ICSS cabinets, system cable scheduling for IS and NIS signals for Laffan Refinery 2 and Deepak Phenolics Projects.
  • Physical cabinet inspection, continuity check, cabinet power ON, loop check for ESD/DCS Marshalling cabinet, ESD/DCS System cabinet, Power cabinet and Switch cabinet
  • Supporting the team in FAT by handling their queries, coordinating the team from local office, consequently implementing the revisions in the cabinets and databases
  • Internal panel wiring, IS & NIS barrier installation, backplane and power supply installation for the newly added signals, Earthing and inter-panel wiring for the same
  • As an onsite ICS Specialist have successfully completed the ‘Hotline upgradation of legacy Invensys ICS to latest control system, without any disturbance to the running process
  • Commissioning of legacy hardware to FCP280 in running plant, establishing communication between Modicon Gateway and FCP280

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Instrumentation

Pondicherry Engineering College

Skills

  • Foxboro DCS
  • ABB 800xA
  • Honeywell Experion
  • Wireshark
  • Kali Linux
  • Claroty
  • Wonderware Historian
  • Nessus
  • Metasploit Framework
  • SEToolkit
  • Python
  • Consulting

Accomplishments

    GES BEST Q3 2021 TEAM AWARD
    GES BEST Q3 2021 TEAM AWARDGES BEST Q3 2021 TEAM
    Received best Global engineering services LSS team award for Q3 2021amidst all other Life service solutions teams for Nouryon project support
    BRONZE AWARD
    Act with Urgency Award for project support towards AEP 485 Project - Well addition in NEB fields.
    BRONZE AWARD
    Contribution to the success of this project, and were highly appreciated by the customer. Startup of the production facility went smooth and was not impacted by any DCS/SIS related issue caused by the HPM Controllers into C300 controllers, and the remaining 3 FSC Systems into Safety Manager systems migration.

Certification

  • CCNA 200-301, CSCO14041020
  • LEAN SIX SIGMA
  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • AWS Cloud Security Specialist
  • CISSP

Timeline

Assistant Manager- OT Cybersecurity

EY Consultating
01.2024 - Current

OT Security Consultant

TUV Rheinland
06.2023 - 12.2023

Freelance OT Consultant

Pricoris
05.2023 - 06.2023

Deputy Manager

Deloitte
07.2022 - 05.2023

Senior Engineer

Honeywell
10.2019 - 05.2022

Project Engineer

ABB
02.2018 - 10.2019

Project Engineer

Invensys Acquired by Schneider Electric
09.2013 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Instrumentation

Pondicherry Engineering College

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