APOORVA KABRA

• Directed risk, control, compliance, and internal audit engagements across IT strategy and governance, IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery, network and infrastructure security, cloud and third-party assessments, DPDPA, ITGC
• Managed diverse service offerings, including Project Management for technology-driven engagements, such as technology-enabled internal audit, governance, risk, and compliance solutions across sectors like healthcare, telecom, banking, and financial services.
• Conducted strategic analysis of manufacturing life cycles, technologies, process validations, and robustness.
• Executed multiple ERP projects for clients, performing ITGC and ITAC assessments.
• Conducted internal audits for marine and energy clients on several international projects. Reviewed and assessed business processes and factory operations to improve operational effectiveness.
• Facilitated comprehensive evaluations of client operations in various sectors. Engaged with cross-functional teams to promote best practices in auditing.
• Engineered internal tools including SOD risk analyzer and Analytica.ai for both internal and external deployment.
• Supervised teams of up to 14 personnel, monitoring daily performance, and facilitating training programs.

Executed compliance audits in alignment with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements. Led a team of 8 members in conducting effective Information Technology audits.
Developed training programs for staff on policies and procedures for client service.Oversaw auditing project management, focusing on quality control and budget compliance.

Executed multiple internal IT audit assignments for Telecom and Manufacturing sectors. Delivered large-scale projects, emphasizing Information Technology, Security, and risk-based audits. Planned audits to allocate resources effectively and align with audit objectives. Identified control gaps in processes and systems through rigorous assessments. Recommended improvements based on thorough research and analysis of audit findings.

Executed end-to-end Business and IT/Network security audits, focusing on regulatory compliance. Completed application security and data center audits to strengthen operational integrity. Led compliance audits across company-operated circles to ensure adherence to regulations.

Mentored department staff on policies and procedures, establishing a robust service framework.
Conducted strategic reviews to confirm compliance with quality control benchmarks. Assessed project timelines and budgetary constraints for optimal performance.

Implemented IT security deployment projects, leveraging data analysis to uncover improvement opportunities.
Worked collaboratively with teams to formulate organization-wide information assurance and security policies.
Supported the rollout of network infrastructure for a major operator in Africa.