Amit Salunke
Function Head / AVP - Cyber Security
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished Cyber Security AVP at Societe Generale, I leveraged expertise in Governance, Risk & Compliance and Cyber Security management to enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
A visionary who translates evolving industry risks into ambitious technology roadmaps and robust security programs.
Excels at synergizing people, processes, and technology around proactive defense Highly skilled, dedicated & enthusiastic team player with excellent leadership & communication skills
Catered Infosec service & served as a CISO for 7 Countries in South Eastern Europe & APAC. Work closely with the entity CIOs for reporting & implementation of security solutions
COE- Capability building at global scale across India, Romania and Paris; cross country talent management
Key member of org transformation, centralization initiatives, automation and offshore strategy
Specialties: Application and Infrastructure security assessment, Vulnerabilities management; Enterprise cloud security; Risk management and Thirty party risks
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Function Head / AVP - Cyber Security
Societe Generale
Bangalore
08.2012 - Current
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement, implementing changes that resulted in greater operational efficiency.
- Successfully managed change within the organization, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of restructuring or process improvements.
- Established policies and procedures that improved operational efficiency within the organization.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by implementing risk mitigation measures and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Oversaw talent acquisition efforts, selecting top candidates who contributed significantly to organizational success.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing training and mentorship to junior staff members.
- Promoted and led performance enhancement culture by actively coaching and mentoring direct reports.
- Managed projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
- Led initiatives focused on employee engagement, resulting in higher retention rates and improved workplace morale.
- Collaborated with VPs in order to grow business partners through prospecting, and follow-up activities related to developing the cyber security center of excellence (COE).
- Established and directed successful programs focused on Data Protection, Barometer project based on NIST framework, Regulatory & Compliance, Red teaming & Basel 2 framework.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
SME Team Leader
IBM
Bangalore
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Mentored new employees, providing comprehensive onboarding support and guidance to ensure smooth integration into the team.
- Implemented performance metrics to monitor individual and collective progress, driving accountability and results-oriented behavior among team members.
- Empowered team members by offering opportunities for skill development through workshops, seminars, and online courses tailored to their professional growth needs.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to review progress, discuss challenges, and devise solutions for continuous improvement.
Critical Support Analyst
JPMorgan Chase
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving support issues.
- Increased efficiency of problem-solving by implementing automated diagnostics tools for common issues.
- Implemented process improvements that resulted in reduced ticket resolution times and increased first-call resolution rates.
- Developed comprehensive documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing among team members.
Analyst
IBM
12.2006 - 06.2008
- Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
Education
Master of Science - Information Science
Karnatak University
Dharwad, India 06.2004 - 04.2006
Skills
Channel management
Internal communications
Crisis management
Operations management
Certified Information Security Officer (CISM) - 2022
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Risk assessment & Compliance
Certified ISO 31000:2018 (BSI) – 2019
Certified ISO 22301:2019 (BSI) – 2019
Partnership development
Data Loss/Leakage Prevention (DLP)
Disaster recovery planning
Vulnerability management
Project Management
Information protection & analysis
Regulatory & Compliance
Certification
CISM - Certified Information Security Officer
Timeline
CISM - Certified Information Security Officer
03-2023
Certified ISO 31000:2018 (BSI) – 2019
03-2019
Certified ISO 22301:2019 (BSI) – 2019
03-2019
Function Head / AVP - Cyber Security
Societe Generale
08.2012 - Current
SME Team Leader
IBM
06.2010 - 08.2012
Critical Support Analyst
JPMorgan Chase
06.2008 - 07.2010
Analyst
IBM
12.2006 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Information Science
Karnatak University
06.2004 - 04.2006
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