My Cybersecurity Journey

Key Experiences

Cybersecurity & Privacy Expert

Spearheaded cybersecurity project initiatives, achieving a robust security posture alignment with business objectives through innovative metric-driven strategies.

Enhanced client defenses against cyber threats by conducting thorough assessments, leading to significant vulnerability reduction and risk mitigation.

Implemented advanced intrusion detection and protection systems, resulting in strengthened infrastructure security across client networks.

Sr. Program Mgr. – Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance

Enhanced Security Operational Services' compliance and documentation standards.

Championed the overhaul of documentation and remediation processes, enhancing the security and compliance standards of Security Operational Services (SOS).

Innovated strategies to identify and close overlooked security gaps, significantly bolstering the organization's overall security framework.

Standardized and optimized audit and compliance management processes, driving operational excellence in Security Operational Services.

Cybersecurity Project Manager

Led global compliance, streamlined processes, focused on security posture.

Led compliance initiatives across 16+ global security shared offerings, ensuring adherence to standards such as ISO, SOC2, and GDPR.

Devised and executed a comprehensive strategy to streamline compliance and audit processes, markedly reducing operational burdens.

Acted as the brand focal for a multitude of assessments and audits, including ISO27001, reinforcing the organization's security posture.

Orchestrated SOC2 compliance for 15+ shared services, bolstering security measures for high-revenue global customers.

Led the organization to audit readiness, implementing strategic remediations that improved compliance posture and risk management.

Security Architect

Developed tailored solutions, managed projects for corporate security objectives.

Tailored security solutions to internal customer needs, filling strategic gaps and delivering robust security frameworks.

Initiated and managed security projects from conception to closure, ensuring successful delivery in alignment with corporate goals.

Skills I have gained throughout my journey

Skills

Education and Certification

NorthCap University

NorthCap University

Bachelor's of Technology, Information Technology | 2011 - 2015 | (Formerly known as ITM University)

Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business

Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business

Master's of Science, Information Systems with a focus on cybersecurity | 2015 - 2017

Harvard University

Harvard University

Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age

ISO27001

ISO27001

ISO27701:2019 | Privacy Information Management

ISO27001

ISO27001

ISO27001:2013 | Security Management Controls

IAPP - CIPP

IAPP - CIPP

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)

 DSCI Certified Privacy Lead Assessor

DSCI Certified Privacy Lead Assessor

Data Security Council of India certified - Lead Privacy Assessor

ITIL V3

ITIL V3

Information Technology Infrastructure Library

Architectural Thinking - IBM | OpenGroups

Architectural Thinking - IBM | OpenGroups

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