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Major Abhinav Prakash

Information Security

Summary

I am dedicated to strengthening organizations by providing expert leadership in Information Security. My focus is on enhancing business performance by utilizing a comprehensive range of IT Security and Privacy solutions. I prioritize meticulous risk assessment and mitigation strategies to enable well-informed decision-making and safeguard critical assets like data, systems, and intellectual property from cyber threats.
Recognizing the significance of effective communication and collaboration, I foster a culture of psychological safety and encourage a growth mindset among teams. Through adept coaching, mentorship, and relationship-building, I drive tangible outcomes and enhance overall performance. My commitment to professional growth extends to continuous learning endeavor's, and I empower team members through tailored education and skills development initiatives.

By strategically collaborating with executive leadership and key stakeholders, I design and implement security policies that align harmoniously with organizational goals, focusing on the core principles of governance, risk management, and compliance.
Proficient in:

• IT Security Risk Management
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance
• Security Policy Development
• Expertise in ISO27001, PCI/DSS, GDPR, HIPAA
• Security Audit Execution
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning • Holistic Privacy Management
• Identity Access Management
• Skill in Threat Modeling and Gap Analysis
• Robust Vulnerability Management
• Strategic Cloud Migration Planning and Execution

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

MANAGER - II, SLP

Amazon
12.2022 - 4 2023

Developed and enforced security policies per ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR Monitored logs, audit trails, and vulnerability assessments
Oversaw security controls and systems
Conducted risk assessments and security audits
Created incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans
Analyzed data for trends and insights
Led cross-functional teams in analyzing business processes and recommending solutions Managed full project lifecycle from design to support
Spearheaded Governance, Risk, and Compliance initiatives
Coordinated External/Internal audits

MANAGER-II, INVESTIGATIONS

Amazon
01.2022 - 12.2022

Risk assessment and gap analysis Governance, risk, and compliance Controls design and implementation Internal/external audit RFI response Team development and mentorship Stakeholder management
Prepare deep-dive analysis for WBR/MBR/QBR & YBR
Define program requirements
Lead incident response investigations
Data analysis, key insights extraction, root cause analysis and report generation Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Project/program oversight from design to support
Regular risk assessments and remediation strategy recommendations

MAJOR INDIAN ARMY

Ministry of Defense, Government of India
12.2017 - 10.2021

Analyzed data for strategic insights
Led complex program/project delivery
Facilitated collaboration among surveillance devices - Implemented data security policies
Oversaw Divisional Security Operation Center
Developed the organization's security strategy
Led security team in implementing measures
Oversaw governance, risk, and compliance for IT and Network portfolio Managed technology control management
Conducted risk assessment and gap analysis
Planned and tested business continuity and disaster recovery Managed vendor relationships
Handled stakeholder relationships
Established incident response and business continuity plans
Managed security awareness training programs
Collaborated with IT, compliance, and legal departments
Monitored security controls and systems
Managed vendor assessments and third-party risk
Participated in security reviews and audits

LIEUTENANT/ CAPTAIN INDIAN ARMY

Ministry of Defense, Government of India
12.2011 - 12.2017

Analyzed device & equipment failure trends
Led program strategy, delivery, & stakeholder engagement Managed network security, IDS/IPS, & vulnerability
Developed security policies & risk assessments
Monitored controls for incident response & access security Integrated security best practices into new tech
Provided security awareness training & threat updates
Ensured compliance with CPTED & ISO 27001 standards
IT & Network Operational Risk review, control design, implementation Governance, Risk & Compliance
Risk Assessment, Gap Analysis
Technology Control Management
Stakeholder, Vendor Management
Incident, BCP, DR Planning
Coordinating audits, RFI responses

Education

Master's Degree - Analytics

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
07.2023 - 04.2024

Business Administration and Management, General -

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
07.2019 - 05.2020

Military Training , Information Technology -

Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE)
01.2013 - 06.2013

Post Graduate Diploma (PGDM), Defense Management -

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
01.2011 - 12.2011

BSC , Mathematics and Computer Science -

Jawaharlal Nehru University
01.2008 - 12.2010

Skills

DR / BC

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Software

POWER BI

Microsoft 365

SIEM/IDS/IPS/XDR/EDR

IAM

DR / BC

Cloud Security

IT Risk Management

Timeline

Master's Degree - Analytics

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
07.2023 - 04.2024

MANAGER - II, SLP

Amazon
12.2022 - 4 2023

MANAGER-II, INVESTIGATIONS

Amazon
01.2022 - 12.2022

Business Administration and Management, General -

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
07.2019 - 05.2020

MAJOR INDIAN ARMY

Ministry of Defense, Government of India
12.2017 - 10.2021

Military Training , Information Technology -

Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE)
01.2013 - 06.2013

LIEUTENANT/ CAPTAIN INDIAN ARMY

Ministry of Defense, Government of India
12.2011 - 12.2017

Post Graduate Diploma (PGDM), Defense Management -

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
01.2011 - 12.2011

BSC , Mathematics and Computer Science -

Jawaharlal Nehru University
01.2008 - 12.2010

SQL

Experience working on SQL queries. 

Awards

  • 9 year long service medal - Ministry of Defense, Government of India
  • Sainya seya medal - Government of India (भारत सरकार)
  • Army commendation - Indian Army
  • President Commission - Government of India (भारत सरकार)
  • Pratibha Patil- 12th President of Republic of India
Major Abhinav PrakashInformation Security