Siddhant Bhandari
Cybersecurity & Technology Executive | Expertise in Cloud, IAM, and Infrastructure | Enabling Secure Digital Transformation
- Role
- Software Engineer at Akamai Technologies
- Location
- Woodbridge, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Siddhant Bhandari
Technology Strategist | Cybersecurity Engineer | Cloud & IAM Specialist | MS in Cybersecurity | Driving Innovation through Secure Digital TransformationAs a results-oriented technology leader, I bring a unique blend of strategic vision and deep technical expertise to secure and transform enterprise IT environments. With an MS in Cybersecurity and hands-on experience spanning cloud infrastructure, identity and access management (IAM), security operations, and digital strategy, I specialize in architecting and implementing resilient, scalable, and secure systems.Key Areas of Impact- Cybersecurity Strategy & Operations: Proven record of building secure architectures, leading incident response programs, and designing cyber maturity frameworks. Delivered robust IAM solutions using Okta, Active Directory, and MFA integrations- Innovation & Automation: Led process automation and tool integration initiatives using Retool, ServiceNow, and Axonius—driving scalability and operational efficiency across enterprise functions- Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Deep experience in securing cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure), managing VPNs, firewalls, and SD-WAN environments, and developing BCP/DR strategies to ensure uptime and resilience- Cross-Functional Leadership: Directed multi-disciplinary teams across industry and academic environments, from enterprise software projects at Akamai to educational innovation at Siddha-Vetha Multiversity- Recognition & Excellence: Honored with the GVS Inventor of the Year Award 2024 and Student Employee of the Year 2023, underscoring my consistent drive to lead, educate, and innovate in the tech and security domains.Certifications: C|EH, C|HFI, Okta Certified Professional, NSE 1, Retool Platform Developer/Admin, and more—attesting to my technical depth and commitment to continuous learning.I thrive at the intersection of technology, security, and innovation—bridging business needs with secure, forward-thinking solutions. Open to collaborations, leadership roles, and opportunities that drive impactful transformation and technical excellence.
Experience
Software Engineer
Jul 2025 — Present · US
Education
New York Institute of Technology
Master's degree, Cybersecurity
Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Bachelor of Engineering - BE (CSE), Computer Science and Engineering
APPIN TECHNOLOGY LAB
ACSE (APPIN CERTIFIED SECURITY EXPERT), DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SECURITY
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