Abhay Shelke
Pune
Summary
Senior Cybersecurity Delivery Leader with 24+ years of cross-industry experience in Cybersecurity Services, Digital Transformation, VAPT, Audit and Compliance, Managed SOC, and large-scale program execution. Proven track record in building and leading high-performing teams (95+ consultants), driving operational excellence, implementing automation and AI, and delivering strategic growth with ₹5 Cr+ annual revenue. Adept at scaling cybersecurity practices, defining strategic roadmaps, and ensuring high-quality service delivery for global BFSI, insurance, and enterprise clients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Delivery – Cyber Security Services
Varutra Consulting
06.2022 - Current
- Leading 4 major cybersecurity verticals: VAPT, Audit & Compliance, Managed SOC, and Training.
- Managing 95+ security consultants across multiple delivery centers.
- Successfully delivered 100+ cybersecurity projects for BFSI, Enterprises, and Global clients.
- Driving operational excellence by integrating Automation and AI into delivery workflows.
- Contributed to organisational growth initiatives, strategic planning, and service expansion.
- Regular engagement with CXOs, security leaders, and client stakeholders for delivery governance.
- Strengthened pre‑sales, RFP response quality, and strategic client acquisition initiatives.
- An InfoShare Systems Company
Manager – Attack & Pentest
Varutra Consulting
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Led a 75+ member VAPT team delivering enterprise‑wide cybersecurity services.
- Defined delivery processes, frameworks, and quality benchmarks.
- Established the organisation’s cybersecurity training academy.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through optimized delivery workflows and capability building.
- Led recruitment, interviews, technical evaluations, and onboarding.
- An InfoShare Systems Company
Consultant, Digital Transformation
Infosys McCamish
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Consulted for a leading Indian Life Insurer on policy servicing, customer servicing, and business transformation.
- Managed requirements, stakeholder communications, and product delivery lifecycle.
- Led VAPT coordination for application modules and APIs.
- Drove cross-functional collaboration for successful delivery of digital modernization initiatives.
Sr. Consultant, Digital Transformation
Infosys BPM
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Led process transformation programs for major global banks & insurers (US, UK, EU, AUS).
- Delivered Business Process Mapping, BPR, solution design and cyber awareness training.
- Supported presales, RFP responses, product implementations, and operational governance.
- Managed cross-functional teams of developers, testers, and analysts.
- Performed vulnerability analysis and contributed to cybersecurity readiness assessments.
Lead Business Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Spearheaded business transformation initiatives for Life & Health Insurance portfolios.
- Delivered business process reengineering, requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, and system integration testing leadership.
- Provided critical cybersecurity insights, conducted risk assessments, and developed mitigation strategies.
- Received TCS Gems awards for outstanding leadership and excellence in processes.
Business Analyst
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
01.2007 - 12.2013
- Led requirements across channels, mobility, policy issuance, risk & compliance.
- Contributed to digital product development, prototyping, and customer experience improvement.
- Delivered UAT, documentation, training, and regulatory compliance readiness.
Business Analyst
Norwich Union (UK)
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Delivered process improvements for policy servicing and mortgage endowment projections.
- Transitioned operations from client site to offshore with high service quality.
- SPOC for client communication, SLA management, and team leadership.
Education
Master’s - Computer Science
Pune University
Bachelor’s - Computer Science
Pune University
Skills
- Cybersecurity frameworks: OWASP, NIST, MITRE, ISO 27001, SANS
- Threat modeling
- Security compliance
- Vulnerability assessment
- Risk management
- Service delivery management
- Digital transformation
- Project governance
- Process optimization
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Training and development
Certification
- CISM – Appearing
- Automation Anywhere – Certified RPA Professional
- PMP Certified Training – Simplilearn
- Licentiate – Insurance Institute of India
- IRDA – Life Insurance (IC33)
- Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management – NSE
- Train the Trainer – Dale Carnegie
Awards
- Promoted from Manager to Delivery Head – Cyber Security within Varutra.
- Recognized for exceptional team leadership and client success.
- TCS Gems Awards – Leadership & Process Excellence.
- VIP Recognition Award – Norwich Union, UK.
- Multiple client-side and organisational appreciation awards.
Core Leadership Competencies
- Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance
- VAPT, Audit & Compliance, SOC Leadership
- Enterprise Delivery Management
- Business Transformation & Operational Excellence
- P&L Ownership & Revenue Growth
- AI & Automation Program Leadership
- Stakeholder & C‑Suite Engagement
- Talent Development & Organization Building
- Risk Management | Cloud & Application Security
- Pre‑Sales, RFPs & Solutioning
Timeline
Head of Delivery – Cyber Security Services
Varutra Consulting
06.2022 - Current
Manager – Attack & Pentest
Varutra Consulting
06.2022 - 04.2025
Consultant, Digital Transformation
Infosys McCamish
09.2021 - 05.2022
Sr. Consultant, Digital Transformation
Infosys BPM
01.2016 - 12.2021
Lead Business Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2013 - 12.2016
Business Analyst
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
01.2007 - 12.2013
Business Analyst
Norwich Union (UK)
01.2004 - 12.2007
Master’s - Computer Science
Pune University
Bachelor’s - Computer Science
Pune University