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Devendra SinghCybersecurity & IT Project Manager

PMP & PSM I certified, based in Bengaluru. Nine years of turning technical complexity into governed, predictable delivery across Palo Alto Networks ecosystems.

Portrait of Devendra Singh, cybersecurity project manager
SEC_ID: DS-PM-BLR
Bengaluru_Ops // HQ

About

I lead enterprise cybersecurity initiatives and act as a trusted advisor to global clients, translating technical complexity into governed, predictable delivery. Over 140 high-value projects — up to $700K each — closed with 100% SLA compliance.

My delivery experience spans the Palo Alto Networks security portfolio: Cortex XDR, XSIAM, Xpanse, XSOAR, Prisma Access, NGFW and Cloud Posture. Typical engagements involve multi-region rollouts, migration from legacy tooling, SOC enablement and hypercare — with security, network and cloud teams that all need a single, credible plan to work from.

I lean hard on AI-driven tooling (Google NotebookLM, Glean, Gemini, Claude) to cut manual project administration by 30%, and on proactive risk, issue and change control that reduced issue resolution time by 35%. The result is fewer surprises, cleaner forecasts and executives who always know exactly where a program stands.

Outside client delivery I mentor aspiring PMs on certification paths, agile adoption and the practical use of generative AI in project operations.

Cortex XDR · XSIAM · Xpanse
XSOAR · Prisma Access · NGFW
Cloud Posture Security
AI Automation
Agile · Scrum / Kanban
Project Governance
Risk & Change Control
Financial Forecasting
Salesforce (SFDC)
Clarizen

How I Deliver

01

Frame

Scope, success criteria and risk posture agreed with the client before a single resource is booked. Charter, RACI and governance cadence signed off in week one.

02

Govern

Weekly delivery rhythm, financial forecasting and a live risk/issue/change register. Escalations move on facts, not sentiment — 95%+ forecast accuracy sustained.

03

Deliver

Cross-functional squads run to milestone plans with hypercare and knowledge transfer built in. 100% SLA compliance across 140+ engagements.

04

Compound

Every closure feeds the playbook: reusable templates, AI-assisted reporting and lessons learned that cut resolution time 35% on the next program.

Security Stack

Platform
Cortex XDR

Endpoint detection & response rollouts, agent migration and tuning programs.

Platform
Cortex XSIAM

SOC modernisation — data onboarding, correlation and analyst enablement.

Platform
Cortex Xpanse

Attack surface discovery and remediation workflows for global estates.

Platform
Cortex XSOAR

Playbook automation and incident response orchestration delivery.

Platform
Prisma Access

SASE / secure remote access deployments across distributed workforces.

Platform
NGFW

Next-gen firewall migrations, policy rationalisation and cutover planning.

Platform
Cloud Posture

Cloud security posture management onboarding and compliance baselining.

Platform
AI Delivery Ops

NotebookLM, Glean, Gemini and Claude embedded into PM operating rhythm.

Ways of Working

How the work actually looks day to day — the boards, plans, workflows and decision models I use to keep enterprise security programs predictable. Switch between views below.

Asana

Live delivery board — drag tasks to update status

Drag a task between columns — or use ← → on a focused card

Backlog4
HighW2
XSIAM data source onboarding — 40 log sources
DiscoveryDS
HighW2
Prisma Access SOW & commercial sign-off
ScopingPM
MedW3
Xpanse external attack surface baseline
AssessmentSE
LowW4
Legacy NGFW rule-set cleanup plan
NetworkIT
In Progress4
HighW5
Cortex XDR agent rollout — wave 2 (1,800 endpoints)
DeployDS
HighW5
XSOAR phishing playbook build & QA
AutomationSO
MedW6
Cloud posture findings triage (CSPM)
RemediationCL
MedW5
Steering deck — RAG status & change requests
GovernanceDS
Review3
HighW6
NGFW migration runbook peer review
Sign-offSE
MedW6
UAT results pack — Prisma Access pilot
UATCL
LowW6
Risk register refresh — top 5 delivery risks
RiskPM
Done4
HighW3
Cortex XDR wave 1 cutover (600 endpoints)
ClosedDS
MedW4
SOC analyst enablement sessions ×3
ClosedSO
MedW1
Discovery workshops & success criteria signed
ClosedDS
LowW2
Tenant hardening & RBAC baseline
ClosedCL

Every engagement runs on a single board: standard columns, one owner, a due week and a priority on each task. Try dragging a card — this is exactly how status is kept current without a status meeting.

Career Architecture

Bengaluru-based leadership across high-stakes cybersecurity and enterprise programs at Infinity Labs, Tata Consultancy Services and Encore Capital.

Download Resume (PDF)
May 2024 — Present

Project Manager / Infinity Labs Pvt. Ltd.

Own end-to-end delivery of enterprise cybersecurity engagements across the Palo Alto Networks portfolio, acting as the single point of accountability from scoping and SOW through deployment, hypercare and closure.

  • Delivered 140+ security projects worth up to $700K each with 100% SLA compliance.
  • Trusted advisor to strategic accounts including Palo Alto Networks on AI-led delivery initiatives.
  • Direct cross-functional squads of up to 12 consultants, engineers and architects.
  • Cut manual project administration ~30% using NotebookLM, Glean, Gemini and Claude workflows.
Jan 2018 — Mar 2024

Associate Project Manager / Tata Consultancy Services

Progressed through analyst and lead roles into program delivery, running enterprise IT programs for global business units with rigorous governance and financial control.

  • Maintained 95%+ revenue forecasting accuracy across a multi-project portfolio.
  • Instituted proactive risk, issue and change control that cut issue resolution time by 35%.
  • Ran executive-level status reporting, steering committees and stakeholder comms.
Sep 2016 — Oct 2017

Account Manager / Encore Capital

Owned client accounts and reconciliation processes end to end, building the financial discipline that underpins today's forecasting accuracy.

  • Managed account health, escalations and monthly reconciliation cycles.
  • Partnered with finance on collections reporting and variance analysis.

Credentials

Project Management Professional (PMP)® badge
01 / PROJECT MGMT

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

Project Management Institute · Expires Aug 12, 2027

The global standard for predictive, agile and hybrid delivery — governance, scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholder management at enterprise scale.

Professional Scrum Master™ I badge
02 / SCRUM MASTER

Professional Scrum Master™ I

Scrum.org · Issued Feb 16, 2024

Empirical delivery, sprint mechanics and servant leadership for teams shipping security outcomes in short, inspectable increments.

Google Project Management Certificate badge
03 / FOUNDATION

Google Project Management Certificate

Google / Coursera · Issued May 28, 2024

Practical toolchain fluency — charters, RACI, budgeting, quality and retrospective practice applied to real delivery artefacts.

Additional badges & credentials
LinkedIn Recommendations

What colleagues and clients say

Verified recommendations from managers, peers and clients on LinkedIn.

I had the pleasure of working with Devendra when he served as a Project Coordinator on my team, and I was impressed by his drive, professionalism, and eagerness to grow. He approached every challenge with a positive attitude and a genuine hunger to learn. Devendra quickly proved himself to be a reliable team player—always willing to collaborate, support others, and ensure the success of the overall project. His passion for project management and self improvement is evident in his work. I have no doubt that Devendra will continue to excel in his career and make meaningful contributions wherever he goes.
Emilee Scribner, PMP
Implementation & Professional Services Leader | Complex Customer Delivery | Customer Success, SaaS & Process Improvement
August 25, 2025 · Managed Devendra directly
I'd like to express my appreciation for your daily posts on Agile — the 100 Questions & Answers series. These daily insights were incredibly helpful in deepening my understanding of Agile concepts in a practical and accessible way. I'm happy to share that I have passed the PMP exam, and your content played a key role in that success. The clarity, consistency, and relevance of your posts helped me strengthen my Agile knowledge and approach the exam with confidence. Thank you for sharing such valuable knowledge — it truly made a difference in my PMP journey!
Santosh Kushwaha, PMP®, PMI-ACP®
Project Manager | 16+ Yrs Leading PAN India Fiber, Access Points, CCTV & Network Rollouts | Vendor & Stakeholder Management | Ex-Tata Communications, Margo Networks
May 29, 2025 · Worked with Devendra at different companies
Devendra Singh is an exceptionally skilled, thoughtful, and forward-thinking project management professional. He has deep knowledge, understanding and passion for Project Management. I am confident to say his project management skills and techniques are an instrument in the success of most projects. I am impressed with his initiative to share knowledge through his "PM related Questions" series and the "100 Days of Project Management" series. His posts add value by engaging with the Project Community in a strategic and impactful way. He is committed to continuous growth and always looking for smarter, more effective ways to lead and deliver outcomes. It's my privilege to have connected with him and I have no doubt that Devendra will be a valuable asset to any team, project, or organization.
Nauzer Talati
Project Manager | Business Analyst | Agile & Waterfall | Business Process Flows | ERP Implementations
April 16, 2025 · Devendra was senior to Nauzer
I've had the opportunity to interact closely with Devendra, and I can confidently say his project management guidance has been instrumental in the success of several key initiatives. Devendra has a rare ability to see both the big picture and the finer details, which makes his strategic input incredibly valuable. His structured approach to planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication consistently kept our projects on track and aligned with business goals. What stood out the most was his willingness to mentor and support the team — he was always available to provide clarity, remove roadblocks, and offer practical solutions during critical moments. Devendra's calm leadership, proactive mindset, and deep understanding of project lifecycles make him a tremendous asset to any organization.
Suramya Vyas, PMP®, CSPO®
Project Manager | JIRA AI | Power Platform | FinTech, Payments, Cloud Automation, Agile
April 16, 2025 · Was Devendra's client
I had the privilege of connecting with Devendra Singh, and I can confidently say he is an exceptionally skilled, thoughtful, and forward-thinking project management professional. What truly impressed me is his initiative to share knowledge through his "100 Days of Project Management" series. This is a strategic and impactful way to engage with the PM community while creating real value. His posts reflect a deep understanding and a genuine passion for the field. Devendra brings a powerful blend of technical expertise, clear communication, and leadership maturity to every project he takes on. He also maintains a collaborative, people-first mindset that sets him apart. What stands out the most is his commitment to continuous growth—he’s always looking for smarter, more effective ways to lead and deliver outcomes. I’m grateful to have connected with him and have no doubt that Devendra will continue to be a valuable asset to any team, project, or organization he’s part of.
Saira Shaik
Technical DevOps Project Manager | Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM) | IT Infrastructure and Cloud Migration Projects | IT Project Management
April 15, 2025 · Saira worked with Devendra but they were at different companies
I had the pleasure of working alongside Devendra Singh, and his professionalism and commitment to excellence were evident from day one. He consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of both automation and project management, making him one of the smartest and most resourceful individuals I’ve met in the industry. What truly sets Devendra apart is his eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges. He has an exceptional ability to quickly grasp new concepts and technologies, always staying ahead of the curve in a fast-evolving field. His strategic thinking, combined with his technical expertise, makes him an invaluable asset to any team. Devendra is not only a reliable and dedicated professional but also a great colleague who is always willing to lend a hand. I highly recommend him for any role where project management and automation are key—his contributions will undoubtedly drive success.
Hardik Sahu
AI Full Stack Engineer | Generative AI & Agentic Systems Specialist | React.js & Node.js Expert | AWS Certified
October 8, 2024 · Hardik worked with Devendra on the same team
Having worked with Devendra in a same team under a critical project, I have seen his hard work towards improving and self learning every single day. He has always shown an impeccable growth from being an analyst to a successful project manager under a short period of time. I would highly recommend him as a great resource to any given project. He has a zest of finding multiple ways and methods to resolve any given task or a situation. If given a chance I’d definitely like to work with him again in future. All the very best to your future endeavours and keep shining.
Shubham Sharma
Finance/Accounting Consultant | AR/AP ERP Implementation- Oracle, SAP & Salesforce | Collections/Credit Specialist | Project Lead - PSM
September 12, 2024 · Shubham worked with Devendra on the same team
He is always dedicated to the task and learns quickly. He is reliable, and will always get the job done. Dev is a true leader and will always do what is necessary to ensure success in his role and with others.
Don Orcherton
Director, OTC Credit / Collections
February 17, 2024 · Don was Devendra’s client
I have worked closely with Devendra Singh for almost 3 years. We were in the same Team and also Subject Matter Experts to our respective peers. He is detail oriented and is good at handling quantitative data. His pro activeness towards his responsibilities makes him a very resourceful member of the Team. He worked on projects with tough deadlines to ensure we had revenues flowing in at the right time. He has the ability to look past the challenges and come up with new improvement ideas. Overall, he is a great Team player and anybody would love to have him in their Team.
Smita Deka
AML/CTF Compliance | Financial Crime Compliance | Geldwäscheprävention
January 29, 2024 · Smita worked with Devendra on the same team
Being a pro at handling big and crucial tasks all on his own, he made sure a challenging portfolio look like a piece of cake. Now, taking the new role as a team lead, he consistently stands out as one of the team's go-to performers, truly proving his worth. And it hasn't gone unnoticed – he has been awarded with quite a collection of awards, recognizing his outstanding contributions and the positive impact of his mentoring. Best of luck to him on his new journey!
Prakaash Dwivedi
Functional Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services
January 26, 2024 · Prakaash worked with Devendra but on different teams
He's very effectient, potential towards work. Always ready to accept the challenge in life and put problem solving approach.
Mrs. Pooja Rani
Principal | CBSE Resource Person & Education Trainer | Certified Parenting Coach | Techno Support Advocate | Global Speaker | Joint Secretary (School Education), ELTAI | Founder
January 26, 2024 · Mrs. Pooja and Devendra studied together
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Resume

Devendra_Singh_Resume.pdf
PDF · 110 KB · Updated August 2026
  • 9+ years cybersecurity & IT delivery
  • PMP · PSM I · Google PM certified
  • 140+ projects, 100% SLA compliance
  • ATS-friendly, 2 pages, PDF

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