Ankit Sharma
Cyber Security Professional
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Innovative and goal-oriented Management professional committed to Information Security. Dedicated team player skilled at mediation and conflict resolution. Drives company growth through collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager
KPMG Global Services Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Worked on multiple client engagements including various industries like Banking, Fin Tech, Healthcare, Aerospace, Telecom, ISPs, Pharmaceutical.
- Involved in designing, development and engagement of TPRM framework, posture and program.
- Worked in designing Due-diligence questionnaire based on integrated controls library and different standards.
- Conducting third-party due-diligence assessments both remotely and onsite. Performed walkthrough of supplier site and conducted workshops for remote assessments.
- Designed various reporting templates and health-charts for client third-party program.
- Trained professionals on TPRM lifecycle.
- Customized and managed vendor TPRM program using various tools like OneTrust, RSA Archer, SAI Global, Centrl, KY3P, Coupa Risk Assess, CyberGRX Assessor tool.
- Designed and managed third-party COI (Centre of Excellence) through thought-leadership and go-to-market strategies.
- Leading and managing a team of 6 professionals (including their performance reviews).
- Worked on TPRM proposals and strategy decks.
- Managed QA process for TPRM including designing automated process for QA and reporting.
- Designed control mapping for various standards •Conducted Cybersecurity assessments based on DFARS, NIST 800-171, NIST CSF and NIST 800-53.
- Designed roadmaps for various clients based on current risk posture. •Conducted internal risk assessments for Financial, Banking, Telecom and BPO organizations.
- Conducted cybersecurity maturity assessments.
- Conducted DPIA based privacy impact assessments.
- Conducted Privacy Program Assessment to define maturity of organization.
- Data Inventorying.
- Compliance assessments based on different geo-locations.
- Led KMPG Managed Services TPRM portfolio to achieve CMMi Level 3 certifications. Responsible for internal audits and spot checks on compliance and quality requirements.
Assistant Manager
KPMG Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
02.2020 - 09.2023
Senior Associate
Grant Thornton US LLP
Bengaluru
07.2018 - 02.2020
Security Specialist
Ameriprise Financial Inc.
Gurgaon
10.2016 - 07.2018
Internal Auditor
InterGlobe Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Gurgaon
06.2016 - 08.2016
Senior Analyst
Pricewaterhouse Coopers India
Gurgaon
05.2015 - 06.2016
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Law And Information Security
National Law Institute University
Bhopal India 08.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
SIET
Prayagraj, India 08.2007 - 05.2011
12th Standard - Physics Chemistry Maths
Boys' High School & College
Prayagraj, India 08.2006 - 07.2007
10th Standard - All Subjects
Boys' High School & College
Prayagraj, India 08.2004 - 07.2005
Skills
Third Party Risk Management
Risk Assessment
Governance Risk and Compliance
Strategy and Governance
Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment and Target Operating Model Standardization
Information/Privacy Security Standards (ISO 27001, 22301, PCI DSS, NIST, FedRamp, FISMA, HIPAA, FFIEC, ESG)
Privacy Risk Management
Tooling (RSA Archer, OneTrust, ProcessUnity, CyberGRX, TruSight)
Certification
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Timeline
Manager
KPMG Global Services Pvt Ltd
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
KPMG Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 09.2023
Senior Associate
Grant Thornton US LLP
07.2018 - 02.2020
Security Specialist
Ameriprise Financial Inc.
10.2016 - 07.2018
Internal Auditor
InterGlobe Technologies Pvt. Ltd
06.2016 - 08.2016
Senior Analyst
Pricewaterhouse Coopers India
05.2015 - 06.2016
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
08-2014
ISO 22301 Lead Auditor
08-2014
Master of Science - Cyber Law And Information Security
National Law Institute University
08.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
SIET
08.2007 - 05.2011
12th Standard - Physics Chemistry Maths
Boys' High School & College
08.2006 - 07.2007
10th Standard - All Subjects
Boys' High School & College
08.2004 - 07.2005