Additional Info

Job title of nominated professional (or team name)IAM Engineer
Company (where nominated professional or team is working)Cboe
Websitehttps://www.cboe.com
Company size (employees)1,000 to 4,999
CountryUnited States
Headquarters RegionNorth America

Overview

Introduction:
Sampath Talluri is an accomplished IAM Lead/Engineer passionate about security. He has demonstrated a commitment to excellence, innovation, and managing multiple projects throughout his career. He had the privilege of contributing to developing and witnessing the dynamic evolution of Identity and Access Management.

Professional Background:
With Just 4 years of experience in Cybersecurity IAM/IGA, He has successfully Achieved/accomplished multiple milestones. His expertise lies in core components of cybersecurity and deeply driven knowledge in IAM & IGA, and he has consistently delivered results in dynamic and challenging environments and worked on multiple tools in his career on IAM.

Education:
He holds a master’s degree in computer science in the field of security from Western Michigan University, where he gained a solid foundation in cybersecurity. His academic journey has equipped him with a robust understanding of Information Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Compliance and Governance, Network Security, and Endpoint Security.

Key Achievements:
• He has successfully delivered Three major migration Projects.
• He successfully took the lead on one of the projects within 2 days, started working on it, and delivered the solutions in the 3rd week, and the Go-Live was successful.
• He also built custom solutions in his previous roles.
• He is also a mentor in one of the organizations.
• He worked on half of the team’s tickets and reviewed his peer’s work.
• He also published a few papers on cybersecurity and helping fellow professionals with meaningful insights.
• He also performs peer reviews at EURASIP, JIS, IAEME, and Kennesaw Journal.
• He took the lead on the project and dedicated his outstanding contribution to its roll-out.
• He also developed a couple of workaround solutions with the limitations and bugs of the current IAM tool.

Accomplishments

His strategic initiatives highlight a multifaceted approach to achieving individual milestones in Cybersecurity IAM/IGA. Each initiative addresses specific organizational needs, fosters innovation, and contributes to the broader advancement of the cybersecurity domain. I am confident that Sampath Talluri is a deserving candidate for this award.


1. Strategic Excellence in Migration Projects: Spearheaded and successfully executed multiple migration projects, demonstrating strategic acumen in assessing existing systems, formulating meticulous plans, and mitigating risks. These initiatives significantly streamlined access management processes, enhanced system efficiency, and fortified security measures, positioning me as a leader in navigating complex cybersecurity challenges in IAM.


2. Innovative Solutions Development and Knowledge Sharing: Pioneered the development of custom IAM solutions, addressing specific organizational challenges with innovative thinking. Concurrently, authored Knowledge-based articles and created a valuable repository, contributing to the organization's intellectual capital. Creating a mentorship program showcased a commitment to talent development and a collaborative work culture.


3. Academic and Industry Contributions: Actively engaged with the academic community as a reviewer for articles in the cybersecurity and IT domain, staying abreast of the latest research and industry trends. This commitment to advancing the broader cybersecurity community demonstrates a dedication to ongoing learning, thought leadership, and knowledge dissemination.


In summary, he is Young Cybersecurity Professional recognition acknowledges my strategic leadership in migration projects, innovative solutions development, commitment to knowledge sharing, and contributions to academic and industry advancements in the Cybersecurity IAM/IGA field. His comprehensive involvement, from handling a significant portion of the team's tickets to conducting peer reviews for esteemed journals like EURASIP, JIS, IAEME, and Kennesaw Journal, underscores his multifaceted contribution to the field.