KARAM ABDULKAREEM

Cybersecurity & Technology Professional with over 15 years of experience in enterprise security, governance, and cloud technologies. Skilled in aligning security with business goals, optimizing infrastructure, and driving digital resilience. Motivated to innovate, enhance protection, and excel in understanding and safeguarding diverse industries and emerging technologies.

Tutelr Infosec, Chennai, India – IT Security Manager | October 2021 – Present
● Ensured compliance with cybersecurity regulations by implementing robust frameworks and policies while strengthening cloud security across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.
● Implemented DevSecOps strategies, automating security checks in CI/CD pipelines, reducing application vulnerabilities, and accelerating deployment timelines.
● Conducted Technology Risk Assessments, enhanced data center and cloud infrastructure security, and led audit readiness and third-party risk assessments.
● Developed security awareness programs and represented the organization in regulatory discussions and Board meetings to align security initiatives with business objectives.

Entrepreneur | Kenzkaram Food Concepts Pvt Ltd, Bangalore | March 2017 - Current

• Founded and managed a successful food business, developing business strategy and operations skills.

Senior Network Engineer | Atlas Telecom, Abu Dhabi | June 2016 - July 2017

• Designed and implemented LANs, WANs, and voice networks.
• Responsible for Tetra and LTE Network configuration.
• Tested applications and appliances for customer sites.
• Implemented and administered communication systems.
• Established and monitored key performance metrics.

Senior Network Security Engineer | National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority, Abu Dhabi | June 2008 - May 2016

• Investigated and resolved operational issues in critical emergency networks.
• Led software modifications for emergency response compliance.
• Orchestrated routine configuration of business applications and databases.
• Executed and documented medium-scale projects for security upgrades.
• Designed and implemented cloud network infrastructures.
• Secured connections with over 40 extranet entities.
• Administered load balancing and network test facilities.
• Collaborated with vendors to optimize network performance.
• Established VPN infrastructure for secure remote connections.
• Configured VoIP and multimedia systems.
• Provided comprehensive network support services.

Network Engineer | Top Gun Network Technologies (P) LTD, Bangalore | April 2007 - December 2007

• Provided network support for various devices.
• Initiated and managed network test facilities.
• Managed and tested networks supporting students.

Network Engineer | Channel Softech (P) Ltd, Bangalore | June 2005 - March 2007

• Provided network support for various devices.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – (ISC)²(2024)

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering Indian Institution of Engineers (IIE), India — Completed in 2020 

● Diploma in Computer Science Engineering Indian Institution of Engineers (IIE), India — Completed in 2004