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Pattabhi Nandarapu

Pattabhi Nandarapu

Riyadh ,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Results-driven SailPoint Architect focused on Identity Governance and Administration (IGA). Designed, developed, and deployed large-scale enterprise solutions on SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) platform, enhancing lifecycle automation and Access Governance structures. Contributed to IAM industry best practices as SailPoint Expert Ambassador, mentoring teams and driving enablement initiatives.

Overview

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Certification
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17
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Engineer

GulfIT Network Distribution
Riyadh, KSA
01.2026 - Current
  • Identity Lifecycle Automation: Engineered end-to-end identity lifecycles (Joiner/Mover/Leaver) and automated provisioning workflows across 13+ enterprise, legacy, and cloud applications.
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM): Deployed production-ready PAM integrations and engineered automated Windows Account Onboarding frameworks.
  • Developed custom Force-Reset Password utility and ITSM/Ticketing integration to enable automated access management workflows for onboarding and offboarding.
  • Implemented Active Directory read-only integrations, automated Security Group Management, and architected Exchange mailbox provisioning to streamline identity management processes.
  • HRMS & API Integration: Established authoritative source onboarding via delimited files and designed real-time identity synchronization architectures using Read/Write REST APIs.
  • Security & Collaboration Platforms: Managed identity governance, baseline synchronization, and provisioning rules for critical endpoint security (CrowdStrike), call center systems, and unified communications (Webex Control Hub).
  • Developed, mapped, and delivered complex identity use cases for core business applications, facilitating efficient movement through the delivery pipeline.

SailPoint Developer (Resident Engineer)

Your Compass, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
11.2024 - 12.2025

Migrated SailPoint IIQ from 7.0p6 to 8.4p2 in dev/qa, enhancing system capabilities.

  • Upgraded SailPoint IIQ and Java Tomcat to 8.4p2 across staging and production.
  • Managed SailPoint IIQ daily operations, triaging job correlation to ensure seamless performance.
  • Executed end-to-end joiner-mover-leaver flows, streamlining user lifecycle management.
  • Maintained SoD rules and supported recertification campaigns during changes.
  • Led governance and release management activities, including UAT test cases.
  • Managed complete access review and exception lifecycle with full records.
  • Planned and executed SailPoint IIQ 7.0p6 upgrade for legacy migration.
  • Monitored queues to maintain platform stability and performance.
  • Submitted CAB items and coordinated deployments and PIRS.

Identity and Access Management Analyst

Diyar Middle East for Information Technology W.L.L
Doha, Qatar
04.2023 - 09.2024

Designed and implemented complex identity and access management solutions using SailPoint IIQ, IdentityNow.Developed and maintained workflows, rules & roles within the SailPoint systemPerformed identity life-cycle management tasks, including aggregation, provisioning, deprovisioning, and access certification.

Designed and implemented role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC) models within SailPoint.

Designed and implemented complex identity and access management solutions using SailPoint IIQ, IdentityNow. Developed and maintained workflows, rules & roles within the SailPoint system Performed identity life-cycle management tasks, including aggregation, provisioning, deprovisioning, and access certification. Diagnosed and resolved technical issues related to IAM systems, enhancing system reliability. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business requirements.

  • Engaged with stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements for successful SailPoint implementation.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business requirements.

Diagnosed and resolved technical issues related to IAM systems, enhancing system reliability.

- Integrated SailPoint with existing IT infrastructure, including applications, databases, and directories.
Successfully implemented a self-service password reset portal, reducing help desk inquiries by 70%.

Application Support Engineer- IAM Onsite

ABATS
Doha, Qatar
11.2022 - 03.2023

{Client: MOEHE: Ministry of Education Higher Education}

Led the design, development, and implementation of complex IAM solutions using SailPoint IIQ.
Architected and optimized IIQ environments for scalability and performance.
Performed identity lifecycle management tasks, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access certification.
Troubleshot and resolved complex technical issues related to IIQ.
Mentored and trained junior developers.

Led the design, development, and implementation of complex IAM solutions using SailPoint IIQ.Architected and optimized IIQ environments for scalability and performance.Performed identity lifecycle management tasks, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access certification.Troubleshot and resolved complex technical issues related to IIQ.Mentored and trained junior developers.

Integrated SailPoint with various systems, applications, databases, directories, achieving proficiency in the process.

Developed a deep understanding of identity and access management principles, including RBAC, ABAC, provisioning, de-provisioning, and access certifications.

Senior Associate - Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bangaluru, India
01.2021 - 10.2022

- Led projects for clients like BCBS of NJ and Medtronic, handling roles, rules, and workflows.
- Onboarded applications using native connectors and custom APIs.
- Configured AD/LDAP and JDBC connectors for auto provisioning with different end point applications like HR, AD.

-Developed new integrations with SAP and BMC Remedy, enhancing system interoperability. -Fixing outstanding and identified workflow issuess like mobile, TEL sync issue.

- Configured AD/LDAP and JDBC connectors for auto provisioning with different end point applications like HR, AD.

-Developed new integrations with SAP and BMC Remedy, enhancing system interoperability.

-Fixing outstanding and identified workflow issuess like mobile, TEL sync issue.

- Participated in testing and quality assurance of SailPoint solutions.

- Conducted knowledge transfer sessions and trained end users, ensuring effective utilisation of systems and processes.

Senior Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bengaluru, India
03.2017 - 12.2020

Managed project for PepsiCo

- Created and validated data, launching 50+ quarterly reviews and compiling audit packages for SOX and GRC assessments.

- Collected and staged data for 80+ applications related to SOX and GRC compliance.

Coordinated quarterly certification cycles and submitted audit packages.

- Configuring User/Account access recertifications/Review as per Requirement.

- Worked on Multi-Level review process based on client requirements.

- Using kettle to create cfg files to import data to CA GM

Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bengaluru, India
12.2015 - 02.2017

- Worked on major upgrade/migration projects, configuring identity collectors and managing recertification processes.
- Provided technical support and coordinated with RSA support for product defect resolutions.

- Worked on major upgrade/migration projects, configuring identity collectors and managing recertification processes.- Provided technical support and coordinated with RSA support for product defect resolutions.

Developed configuration files using Kettle software for importing data into CA Governance Manager, streamlining data management processes.

Designated Support Engineer

DELL EMC
Bengaluru, India
09.2013 - 11.2015

Supported premium customers as a support engineer, handling escalations and product support. - Resolved around 100+ backlog tickets within the 1st 2-3 weeks of joining.

Conducted training sessions and delivered technical support through multiple channels, enhancing user knowledge and confidence.

Coordinated two major system upgrades, facilitating seamless transitions for users.

Software QA Engineer

Aveksa
Bengalure
01.2010 - 08.2013
  • - Executed test planning, reporting, and validation of customer issues.
    - Gained extensive knowledge in modules of RSA Aveksa/IGL through Functional, Regression, Migration test case execution.
  • Executed patch deployment and validated customer issues, contributing to system stability and reliability for end-users.
  • Collection Module: Identity & Unification, Account, Entitlement, Multi-app Account and Entitlement , App Meta data and Role collectors configuration.
    Workflows and Configurations : Approval/ fulfilment workflows, request forms, button.
  • AFX ( Automatic Fulfilment Express) : Different types of connectors like AD, Database

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Bapatla Engineering College
Acharya Nagarjuna University
01-2010

Skills

  • SailPoint IIQ development, latest IIQ85
  • SailPoint integration
  • Identity governance
  • Active Directory,Web services APIs
  • Password reset utility
  • Java and PowerShell
  • Tomcat 70,80,90
  • Linux/Unix scripting
  • Postman, Transforms, Rest API
  • Database management systems
  • Java versions

Certification

- SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer

- SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Associate

- SailPoint Certified Identity Security Administrator

- Saviynt Certified IGA Professional

- ITIL V4 Certification

Timeline

Resident Engineer

GulfIT Network Distribution
01.2026 - Current

SailPoint Developer (Resident Engineer)

Your Compass, Abu Dhabi
11.2024 - 12.2025

Identity and Access Management Analyst

Diyar Middle East for Information Technology W.L.L
04.2023 - 09.2024

Application Support Engineer- IAM Onsite

ABATS
11.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Associate - Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2021 - 10.2022

Senior Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
03.2017 - 12.2020

Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2015 - 02.2017

Designated Support Engineer

DELL EMC
09.2013 - 11.2015

Software QA Engineer

Aveksa
01.2010 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Bapatla Engineering College
Pattabhi Nandarapu