Bottlagunta Alekhya

About Bottlagunta Alekhya

Hello, I\'m Alekhya Bottlagunta, a passionate and detail-driven Security Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in building and securing modern SIEM/SOAR solutions in the cloud. I specialize in Microsoft Sentinel, where I develop data connectors, security content, and detection mechanisms that help organizations ingest and analyze logs to proactively detect and respond to cyber threats.In my current role, I work at the intersection of security engineering, cloud security, and DevSecOps, building automation solutions using Python and PowerShell to ensure secure, scalable log ingestion and threat detection pipelines across Azure, AWS, and GCP. I also work on developing detection rules, parsers, and watchlists that align with MITRE ATT & CK and enterprise security requirements.Core CompetenciesSIEM Tools: Microsoft Sentinel, Google Chronicle, SplunkSOAR & Automation: Logic Apps, Azure Functions, XSOAR, DevSecOps pipelinesSecurity Content Engineering: Custom Parsers, Watchlists, Analytics Rules, KQLThreat Detection & Intelligence: MITRE ATT & CK mapping, IOC integration, threat huntingSecurity Scripting: Python, PowerShell – automation for log ingestion & detectionCloud Security: Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub, GCP Command CenterIncident Response & Monitoring: Alert tuning, investigation, response playbooksSecurity Application Development: Secure scripting, data integration, connector creationCloud Security ExpertiseWith hands-on experience in Azure, AWS, and GCP, I bring deep understanding of:Cloud-native SIEM & log analyticsCloud IAM, CSPM, and CWPPData protection, encryption, and key managementKubernetes security and secure onboarding pipelines

Experience

1. Security Software Engineer

   Microsoft

   Mar 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• Godavari Institute of Engineering & Technology (GIET), NH-5, Chaitanya nagar, Velaguvanda Village, Rajanagaram(M),Rajahmundry,PIN- 533296 (CC-55)

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech

  2017 — 2021