Anu Madhusri Poolla
CISA | IT Audit | Technology & Cyber Risk Assesements
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Experienced in identifying and implementing tailored solutions to complex business challenges, leveraging cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning to achieve project goals. Demonstrates a track record of delivering impactful results through problem-solving and leadership skills. Proven expertise in Information Security, Internal audit, Risk Analysis, and Internal Controls, with a strong ability to implement and manage compliance frameworks to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Solutions Manager
Deloitte USI
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Established a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Cyber Security tailored to the BFSI sector, improving productivity by 50%, revenue by 25%, and profit margins by 20%
- Transitioned from Onshore to Offshore model with a dedicated pool of resources from offices across India
- Achieved standardization of processes, creating workflows from project inception to assessment, review, and reporting
- Strategized on opportunities across BFSI, Retail, Consumer, and Energy sectors, converting multiple proposals to wins
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive automation initiatives, reducing manual effort by 40%
- Managed Internal and External Audit engagements, ensuring compliance with international regulations and standards
- Coached and mentored team members, fostering career growth and a supportive work environment
- Actively participated in firm-wide Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, promoting equality and inclusivity
Information Technology Compliance Manager
Poshmark
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Served as the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) focal point, collaborating with business process owners and internal audit teams
- Developed and enforced key organizational policies, including Information Systems Management and Training
- Conducted comprehensive audits of cloud applications, providing recommendations for enhancing resilience
- Defined requirements for automated workflows, establishing SOPs for addressing internal control deficiencies efficiently
- Implemented a dynamic dashboard for monthly executive and board-level reporting, showcasing key compliance metrics
- Acted as the primary contact with external auditors, overseeing SOX compliance testing and audit inquiries
- Conducted training sessions to educate Business and IT management on information security best practices
Break from Work
10.2015 - 03.2021
- Focused on professional development and completed certifications such as CISA, Developing A Security Strategy and Enterprise Security Architecture
Lead Internal Auditor
Bank of NY Mellon
08.2012 - 09.2015
- Led the evaluation of risk vitality for critical strategic projects/programs globally, ensuring compliance with FATCA, SOX, and other regulations
- Established a global audit team to conduct risk-based audits aligned with the enterprise risk management program
- Developed and maintained a dashboard for monthly reporting to leadership, highlighting key audit findings
- Collaborated with other audit groups, engaging with senior program managers and sponsors to ensure accuracy
- Conducted professional and soft skills training for team members, enhancing audit goal attainment
- Maintained a positive team atmosphere, mentoring team members to enhance their skills and advance their careers
Sr Process Analyst
Mphasis
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Drove Quality Process Improvement aligned with CMMI Dev and Application Support models, focusing on Process Analysis, Improvement Opportunities, Implementation, and Training
- Played a key role in achieving CMMI certification and conducting ISO 9001 standards assessments
- Guided project managers to ensure successful compliance with audit requirements, including interactions with external auditors
- Delivered training to project managers on core project management areas conforming to PMP standards
- Managed large, diverse project teams across multiple projects and portfolios
Break from Work
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Focused on professional development and skill enhancement
Process Analyst
Mphasis
05.2007 - 04.2010
- Implemented and managed Organizational Quality Management System processes, overseeing development, application support, and testing projects
- Led quality assurance initiatives from planning through execution, focusing on metrics, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
- Conducted periodic evaluations of process quality against project and organizational goals, auditing internal projects for non-conformances
- Provided training on Quality Processes and soft skills for new employees
Sr Software Engineer
Birlasoft Limited
06.2005 - 05.2007
- Analyzed requirements and performed data migration
- Provided coding support from development to implementation and post-implementation support
- Interacted with clients for issue resolution and mentored team members
Education
B.E - Civil Engineering
GITAM College of Engineering
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 06.1994 - 06.1998
Skills
Communication
Strategic Thinking
Conflict Resolution
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Resource Management
Budgeting
Mentoring
SOX
FATCA
COSO
COBIT
PCI DSS
NIST
Certification
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISACA, 01/01/17, Present
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Solutions Manager
Deloitte USI
04.2022 - 06.2024
Information Technology Compliance Manager
Poshmark
04.2021 - 04.2022
Break from Work
10.2015 - 03.2021
Lead Internal Auditor
Bank of NY Mellon
08.2012 - 09.2015
Sr Process Analyst
Mphasis
07.2011 - 07.2012
Break from Work
05.2010 - 06.2011
Process Analyst
Mphasis
05.2007 - 04.2010
Sr Software Engineer
Birlasoft Limited
06.2005 - 05.2007
B.E - Civil Engineering
GITAM College of Engineering
06.1994 - 06.1998