Securing the Future of Digital Experience

Web Application & API Protection Expert with 14+ years in IT services, enabling Fortune 500 companies to defend against web, bot, and API threats while maintaining performance.

14+ Years Experience
Fortune 500 Client Success
Multiple Global Security Certifications
Kheteswar Boravat - Professional Headshot

About Me

A journey from software development to global cybersecurity consulting

Holistic Cybersecurity Perspective

With over 14 years of diverse experience across software development, system administration, CDN, and advanced security solutions, I bring a holistic perspective to modern cybersecurity...

Cybersecurity Illustration

Professional Experience

14+ years of enterprise technology leadership with Fortune 500 success stories

F5 Networks

Dec 2022 - Present

Current

Consultant II / Sr. Consultant

Leading enterprise security implementations for F5 Distributed Cloud WAAP, API Security, and Shape Security Bot Defense solutions for Fortune 500 clients.

  • Designed, consulted, and onboarded customers to F5 Distributed Cloud WAAP, API Security, and Shape Security Bot Defense solutions
  • Led attack traffic analysis, false positive mitigation, and SIEM integrations
  • Provided post-integration support and proactive security guidance to enhance service excellence
  • Leading APJ team enablement and onboarding initiatives
F5 Distributed Cloud API Security Shape Security WAAP

Akamai Technologies

Jun 2016 - Dec 2022

Security Architect | Solutions Architect II (CIAM) | Solutions Architect (Performance)

Led security architecture and identity solutions across APAC region, specializing in Bot Manager, Identity Cloud, and performance optimization.

  • Provided expert-level support for Bot Manager Premier false positive/negative tuning
  • Led deployments and integrations of Akamai Identity Cloud for Japanese and APAC clients
  • Delivered solution design workshops and technical design documentation
  • Drove PoCs for Akamai Delivery & Security products (Kona Site Defender, Bot Manager, GTM, mPulse, Image Manager)
Akamai Identity Cloud Bot Manager Kona Site Defender GTM

IBM

Aug 2015 - May 2016

Senior Consultant

Delivered enterprise J2EE & WebSphere Portal solutions for U.S. financial clients.

  • Delivered enterprise J2EE & WebSphere Portal solutions for U.S. financial clients
  • Developed secure Java-based batch programs for data transfer across enterprise systems
J2EE WebSphere Portal Java

Infosys

Jun 2009 - Aug 2015

Technology Analyst | Senior System Engineer | System Engineer

Progressed from System Engineer to Technology Analyst, developing secure banking applications and enterprise platforms.

  • Developed and enhanced secure internet banking applications
  • Led integration of Finacle e-Banking for major Indian and UAE banks
  • Designed WebSphere Portal–based enterprise applications and security modules
  • Promoted from System Engineer to Technology Analyst
WebSphere Portal Finacle e-Banking Java Banking Applications

Skills & Certifications

Comprehensive expertise in modern security technologies and frameworks

Core Skills

Web Application Firewalls
API Security & Gateway
Bot Defense
CDN & Web Performance

Cloud Platforms & AI

AWS
Multi-Cloud Networking
F5 Distributed Cloud
Generative AI & ML

Key Projects

Real-world security implementations and success stories

Enterprise Bot Defense Implementation

F5 Networks

Onboarded Fortune 500 enterprises to F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense solutions with comprehensive attack traffic analysis and false positive reduction strategies.

F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense Attack Analysis
Fortune 500 Enterprise Clients
Advanced Bot Defense

Identity Cloud Integrations

Akamai

Led deployment and training for Akamai Identity Cloud for top enterprise customer in Tokyo, Japan with comprehensive technical architectures, solution design, and client team training programs.

Akamai Identity Cloud Tokyo Japan Technical Training
Enterprise Tokyo Client
Enterprise Client Success

Secure E-Banking Implementation

Infosys

Delivered secure internet banking application implementation for one of the leading banks in Abu Dhabi, UAE, including enhanced security modules, session management, and compliance with regional banking regulations.

Finacle e-Banking WebSphere Portal Banking Security
Leading Bank Abu Dhabi UAE
Secure Banking Platform

CDN Onboarding and Web Acceleration

Akamai

Led comprehensive CDN onboarding and web acceleration initiatives for enterprise customers, optimizing global content delivery and performance while maintaining security standards.

Akamai CDN Web Performance Global Delivery
Enterprise Customer Success
Global CDN Deployment

Advanced Bot Defense for Fortune 500

Akamai

Protected Fortune 500 customer against advanced bot attacks with comprehensive tuning and optimization of their bot defense capabilities, ensuring maximum protection with minimal false positives.

Akamai Bot Manager Bot Defense Attack Analysis
Fortune 500 Enterprise Client
Advanced Bot Protection

Insights & Thought Leadership

Perspectives on Web Application Security, Bot Defense, and API Protection

API Security Best Practices
Bot Defense

Practical Lessons from Enterprise Bot Defense Deployments

Real-world insights from implementing bot defense solutions for Fortune 500 enterprises, including common challenges and proven strategies.

Coming Soon 5 min read
Bot Defense Strategies
API Security

How to Secure APIs Against Evolving Threats

Comprehensive guide to API security best practices, covering authentication, rate limiting, and advanced threat detection techniques.

Coming Soon 7 min read
F5 Distributed Cloud
Performance

Balancing Security and Performance in Global Applications

Strategies for maintaining optimal application performance while implementing comprehensive security measures across global deployments.

Coming Soon 10 min read

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Electronic City, Bangalore, India