Abhishek Kulkarni
Hyderabad,TG
Adaptability is the key that propels you ahead of the crowd.
Abhi
Summary
Visionary Cybersecurity and Technology Leader with a proven track record in Enterprise Security, Compliance Engineering, and Risk Governance across global financial institutions. Expertise in automation, Secure SDLC, IT General Controls, and stakeholder management, driving large-scale security transformations and regulatory compliance. A strategic thinker, leading high-impact teams and C-suite collaborations, fostering innovation, resilience, and continuous improvement in cybersecurity frameworks.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Security Office - Technical Chapter Lead
Lloyds Technology Centre
Hyderabad
03.2024 - Current
- Partnering with C-level executives and senior stakeholders to align security and business objectives, driving strategic outcomes.
- Driving innovation and automation to enhance operational efficiency, ensuring cost-effectiveness and scalable growth.
- Embedding frictionless security within user journeys, balancing seamless access with robust protection.
- Integrating security within the product lifecycle to enable smooth adoption and enhance product resilience.
- Developing and executing cost optimization strategies to reduce security and technology expenses without compromising performance.
- Improving operational efficiency by streamlining processes and increasing scalability through automation.
- Leading a high-performance team of 35+ engineers to deliver secure, scalable and business-aligned cybersecurity solutions.
- Establishing and tracking measurable KPIs to drive accountability, enhance performance, and foster a results-oriented culture.
- Building talent pipelines and career paths by mentoring junior members and fostering high levels of engagement and retention.
- Influencing executive decision-making by aligning security initiatives with business priorities to drive stakeholder confidence and strategic buy-in.
Information Security Manager
JPMorgan Services India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Providing monthly insights on the risk and control posture of RPA technologies to senior management, aligning security with business objectives.
- Defining and establishing design principles for process automation and RPA standards to ensure consistency and secure implementation.
- Reviewing and evaluating architecture design, implementation, testing, and deployment to identify risk exposure and strengthen technology controls during new product and cloud onboarding.
- Building strong partnerships with Technology and Business teams to provide strategic advisory on RPA products, data exchange, and technology integration.
- Enhancing control posture through a continuous improvement model—conducting SDLC reviews, application risk assessments, and control evaluations.
- Leading internal Audit, and SOX testing for applications within the portfolio, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Resolving implementation challenges by conducting in-depth case studies and product analysis to streamline process automation and improve efficiency.
Controls Assurance Lead
Barclays
Pune
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Applied strategic problem-solving to rapidly identify root causes, evaluate solutions, and implement effective decisions, driving measurable improvements within six months.
- Designed and deployed a SharePoint-based resource allocation solution that enhanced review efficiency and improved turnaround time by 4 weeks for each control review.
- Coordinated and executed strategic plans to meet aggressive timelines, achieving consistent, high-performance outcomes within the review sprint.
- Led a high-performing team of 8 employees—overseeing recruitment, training, and career development to accelerate team readiness and delivery capability.
- Implemented targeted performance improvement strategies that enhanced operational efficiency and promoted a culture of continuous improvement.
- Drove process enhancements by actively engaging in problem-solving activities and fostering a collaborative, solution-focused team environment.
- Demonstrated decisive leadership to motivate and align the team with business goals, building a competent and results-driven workforce within a short timeframe.
Information Security Manager
JPMorgan Services India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
02.2016 - 05.2021
- Built and maintained strategic business and technology partnerships to align security objectives with business goals, driving improved collaboration and risk mitigation.
- Contributed to the development and enhancement of the Technology Control Framework for Robotic Automation Process (RPA) and Intelligent Service Automation (ISA) to strengthen security posture and support effective remediation planning.
- Led SOX testing for Robotics Applications, identifying control gaps and driving targeted remediation plans to improve compliance and reduce risk exposure.
- Recommended and implemented security improvements to streamline control transparency and strengthen engagement with Application Owners, ensuring timely closure of remediation actions.
- Performed comprehensive Application Risk Assessments across a portfolio of 50+ applications—successfully facilitating CSA, SOC1, and SOX testing while driving corrective measures to mitigate risks.
- Forefront internal and external IT audits—overseeing control evidence collection, validation, and driving timely closure of audit actions, including post-audit remediation plans to strengthen compliance.
- Managed and strengthened the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) program to meet India regulatory requirements, incorporating IRR (Issue and Risk Review) insights to enhance policy enforcement.
- Influenced stakeholders to adopt a 'secure by design' approach—embedding security into the application development lifecycle to align with the organization's risk appetite and minimize future vulnerabilities.
- Evaluated and recommended vendor solutions and SaaS models to Technology and Business partners, ensuring alignment with security standards and business objectives while considering risk exposure and remediation strategies.
Solution Delivery Lead
IndusInd bank
Mumbai
04.2015 - 02.2016
- Delivered high-impact solutions within tight deadlines and a fast-paced banking environment by driving strategic execution and ensuring operational excellence.
- Designed and implemented a robust change management framework to streamline product updates and enhance system stability, reducing risk exposure during deployment.
- Led the delivery of two critical banking products—Core Banking Loans Module and Gold Loans Solution—ensuring seamless integration, enhanced security controls, and alignment with regulatory standards.
- Applied strategic problem-solving to identify gaps, automate processes, and drive business efficiencies, enhancing both security posture and customer experience.
- Directed Core Banking interface projects—conducted data analysis to uncover improvement opportunities, optimizing system performance and ensuring secure, reliable operations.
Technology Controls Manager
JPMorgan Services Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
06.2011 - 04.2015
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive risk metrics and scorecard model to assess and present the security posture of 15+ applications in the portfolio, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Led the application team in executing a risk remediation project that significantly enhanced application hygiene and strengthened the overall security framework.
- Collaborated with application managers to drive the closure of critical vulnerabilities and security gaps, improving the organization's threat resilience.
- Acted as the primary liaison for audit responses—streamlining evidence collection, ensuring timely closure of findings, and reinforcing compliance with regulatory standards.
- Consistently exceeded performance targets by driving effective task prioritization, fostering a high-performance culture, and demonstrating leadership.
Application Analyst
Development Bank of Singapore
Mumbai
10.2007 - 06.2011
- Played a key role in the bank's expansion from 1 to 12 branches in India—supported the implementation of Internet Banking and ATM as a Service, ensuring seamless integration and operational readiness.
- Managed daily operations and system maintenance for a portfolio of 5 critical applications, conducting performance and reliability testing to maintain high system availability and stability.
- Performed advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of Core Banking and integrated applications—enhancing performance and minimizing downtime.
- Identified gaps between business requirements and application capabilities—proposed and implemented strategic solutions to align technology with business goals.
- Streamlined business processes by mapping end-to-end workflows and identifying automation and efficiency improvement opportunities.
- Increased straight-through processing (STP) by enhancing interfaces between Core Banking and the Regulatory Payment Gateway—improving transaction speed and reducing processing errors.
Implementation Specialist
Nelito Systems
Mumbai
09.2005 - 10.2007
- Contributed to the successful migration from legacy systems to Core Banking Solutions across 30+ branches—ensured seamless implementation and operational stability during the transition.
- Provided functional and technical support to end-users during the post-implementation warranty period—resolved issues swiftly to minimize disruption and improve user adoption.
- Integrated Core Banking applications with government business modules, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Suggested and implemented solutions to resolve project challenges—enabled timely modifications to improve system performance and stability.
- Configured, installed, and troubleshooted diverse banking applications, ensuring optimal functionality and minimizing downtime.
- Investigated and resolved production system issues—enhanced system usability and improved overall functionality to support business continuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Technology
07.2005
Skills
- Cybersecurity Strategy Development
- Stakeholder Influence
- Global Risk Governance
- Executive Reporting and Advisory
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Crisis Management and Incident Response
- Team Building Talent Development
- Business Continuity and Resilience
- Security Innovation and Transformation
- Secure SDLC
- Security by Design
- Cloud Security
- Security Architecture and Automation
- Data Privacy and Compliance (eg, GDPR, PDPA, SOX)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Compliance Framework Design and Automation
- Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management
- Security Posture Enhancement
- Financial Oversight and Budgeting
- Regulatory and Industry Benchmarking (eg, NIST, ISO)
Certification
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Training – Cloud security principles and best practices
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Training – Information security management and governance
Project Management Professional (PMP) Training – Project management framework and execution strategies
Leadership in Cybersecurity – Executive Course (Indian School of Business – ISB)
Six Thinking Hats – Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Training (Edward de Bono Methodology)
Accomplishments
- Recognized for strategic leadership in driving multiple high-impact projects while managing technology controls across diverse, business-critical portfolios.
- Praised by senior management for leading successful remediation strategies and ensuring the timely closure of audit findings—strengthening the organization’s compliance posture.
- Transformed executive reporting by leveraging Power BI to provide actionable insights, enhancing C-level decision-making and strategic alignment.
- Pioneered the development of chatbots to enhance the user journey and accelerate query resolution, improving user engagement and operational efficiency.
- Improved C-level visibility and operational efficiency by streamlining resource allocation and feature delivery through Jira, enabling data-driven resource planning.
- Engineered a Microsoft SharePoint-based system to enhance resource allocation and improve control standard reviews, increasing process consistency and transparency.
- Developed a robust RFI tracking system in Microsoft SharePoint to improve efficiency, tracking accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Centralized organizational knowledge by restructuring Confluence and optimizing SharePoint, increasing accessibility and enabling faster information retrieval.
Timeline
Chief Security Office - Technical Chapter Lead - Lloyds Technology Centre
03.2024 - Current
Information Security Manager - JPMorgan Services India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - 03.2024
Controls Assurance Lead - Barclays
05.2021 - 11.2021
Information Security Manager - JPMorgan Services India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2016 - 05.2021
Solution Delivery Lead - IndusInd bank
04.2015 - 02.2016
Technology Controls Manager - JPMorgan Services Pvt. Ltd
06.2011 - 04.2015
Application Analyst - Development Bank of Singapore
10.2007 - 06.2011
Implementation Specialist - Nelito Systems
09.2005 - 10.2007
RYK College Of Science - Bachelor of Science, Electronics Technology
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