ASHU AGRAWAL
Noida
Summary
Visionary Information Security Leader with 21 years in cyber-security, data privacy, GRC, and infrastructure resilience within the aerospace and fintech sectors. Transformed security initiatives into business advantages, supporting growth and reducing operational risk. Skilled in overseeing complex audits, cloud and operational technology security, and multi-tier data center architectures.
Overview
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Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President – IT & Cyber Security
Raph mPhibr
05.2023 - Current
- Lead global IT and Cyber Security operations for a high-tech aerospace R&D and manufacturing organization.
- Orchestrated enterprise IT architecture strategies, overseeing ERP, non-ERP, and business application roadmaps to align technology with organizational objectives.
- Drove comprehensive OT security initiatives, enhancing asset discovery, risk management, real-time threat detection, and role-based access control measures.
- Architect and implement Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and NTP infrastructure within strict air-gapped operating environments.
- High Performance Computing (HPC): Designed and deployed an end-to-end NVIDIA HPC platform spanning vendor selection, specialized networking, compute nodes, and security controls.
- Directed engineering of SWARM Communication System, enabling low-latency communication across 50 UAV nodes and ground control stations over distances of 2 to 5 km.
Cyber Defense Lead – India
DXC Technology
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Served as subject matter expert for GRC, SIEM, threat vulnerability management, network security, and digital identity, enhancing security posture of India operations.
- Managed 24/7 SOC operations, overseeing incident response protocols and conducting post-incident digital forensics to strengthen threat mitigation strategies.
Advisor Solution Architect – Security
DXC Technology
10.2019 - 05.2023
- India Post Payments Bank (ASO): Designed multi-level security perimeter defenses, IAM, and GRC compliance frameworks, leading HSM implementations, TDE Tablespace database encryption, Oracle AVDF deployment, DMARC integration, and ensuring PCI-DSS compliance.
- VFS Global: Managed AWS Cloud Solution and security assessments, developing risk mitigation frameworks and cloud governance strategies to enhance security posture.
Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations (Co-Founder)
PayMonk.com
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Spearheaded infrastructure setup, ensuring system availability and robust platform security for payment processing platforms.
- Designed and integrated Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) infrastructure, enhancing transaction reliability and user access.
Senior Manager – Information Technology
SirionLabs Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Architected in-house 3-tier data center to enhance server support for 100+ systems.
- Designed branch office network and security infrastructure for 300+ nodes with Active-Passive redundancy to ensure high availability.
Manager – Information Technology
Paytm.com
04.2011 - 07.2016
- Led core backend migration to Aliyun platform; architected active-active network/security architecture to enhance resiliency across 3 data centers, 1,500+ servers, and 110+ network devices.
- Achieved full PCI-DSS and ISO 27001 compliance certifications, ensuring data security and regulatory adherence.
- Designed and established two critical payment system data centers to support reliable transaction processing for 300+ production server.
Senior Security Specialist
Motherson Sumi Infotech & Designs Ltd.
03.2007 - 04.2011
- Delivered technical security consultancy for global MPLS and non-MPLS regions (APAC, EMEA, NCSA), enhancing regional security posture.
- Implemented 70+ firewalls, 160+ wireless RAP devices, and two-factor RSA authentication systems, while securing in-house data center with 150+ servers.
Senior Network Engineer
Tigaksha Metallics Pvt. Ltd. (SuperMax)
07.2005 - 03.2007
- Ensured network stability by managing active and passive hardware and application data processing systems.
Education
Master of Computer Application (MCA) -
Skills
- Cyber security strategy
- IT governance
- Strategic planning
- Incident response
- Vulnerability management
- Risk management
- Compliance frameworks
- Cloud security
- IT architecture
- Financial strategy alignment
Certification
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified GRC Professional (CGRP), AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Certified Payment Security Practitioner (CPSP), Certified Network Security Specialist (CNSS), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), CyberArk Certified Trustee, Tenable Certified Integrator – SC, Fortinet NSE 3
Timeline
Vice President – IT & Cyber Security
Raph mPhibr
05.2023 - Current
Cyber Defense Lead – India
DXC Technology
03.2022 - 05.2023
Advisor Solution Architect – Security
DXC Technology
10.2019 - 05.2023
Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations (Co-Founder)
PayMonk.com
06.2018 - 07.2019
Senior Manager – Information Technology
SirionLabs Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 05.2018
Manager – Information Technology
Paytm.com
04.2011 - 07.2016
Senior Security Specialist
Motherson Sumi Infotech & Designs Ltd.
03.2007 - 04.2011
Senior Network Engineer
Tigaksha Metallics Pvt. Ltd. (SuperMax)
07.2005 - 03.2007