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Aswath Kandari

Aswath Kandari

Bengaluru

Summary

· CISA, PMP, CSM & IIM-Strategy Consulting Certified professional offering nearly 17 years of experience. Currently working with JP Morgan Chase as VP- Information Risk Lead for Process Assurance, Issue Management Supplier Assurance Services and managing team of members

· Experienced in Application Security Controls and Governance, IT Security Management, Strategy Business Continuity Planning, Third Party Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management & Project Management

· Involved in developing, implementing, monitoring enterprise risk management program framework

· In-depth knowledge of auditing process/procedures; conducted periodic risk based internal audits and assessment across functions

· Coordinated and facilitated internal audits; followed up on audit issues responses, action plans & remediation

· Steered compliance testing like PCI DSS, framework for third party applications which qualifies for testing; worked with stakeholders on remediation

· Delivered key projects driven in the SAS Organization and driving efficiencies within team by automating Information review process using Alteryx and Assessor tool.

· Assisting stakeholders on regulatory frameworks like FFIEC, MAS associated scoping and ensuring the outsourcing services to bank are properly governed.

· Expertise in managing complete project management activities, ensuring timely deliverables as per defined quality standards; implemented project plans, risk assessment and contingency plans

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Bengaluru
02.2021 - Current
  • Responsible to lead, drive and manage APAC Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) associated Supplier portfolio Book of Work delivery, Issue Management and Quality Assurance for GSS Supplier Assurance Services organization within JPMorgan Chase & Co

Assistant Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Bengaluru Area
08.2017 - 02.2021
  • Information Risk Professional, responsible for Application security assessment, Static Code / Dynamic Analysis report review, Application architecture review, analysis of Application vulnerability scan And Penetration testing reports for all third party service provide applications

Project Manager

Wells Fargo
Bengaluru Area
07.2012 - 07.2017
  • Manage large-scale Program/Projects focused on business growth, technology advancement and process improvement across value-chain activities such as IT Infrastructure, Operations, Application Development and Service
  • List of projects managed at Wells Fargo: OPS-Transitions, EGS Asset Management- Control validation, B1B Core Technology-HYD, BCP(Business Continuity Plan) for EGS-Vendor (Genpact- Delhi, Hyderabad, Gurgaon), WTPSPL Closure, iDevice- Good Mobile App development, OPS -Onboard Model, iBuild Block C - Manila
  • Gather requirements from Sponsors and business partners
  • Analyze and explore internal (in-house) and external (vendors) capabilities to develop the requirements
  • Closely work with SCM Team to negotiate, prepare contracts and release purchase order
  • Create project schedule and track project to closure
  • Financial forecasting and analysis for project teams
  • Managed Risk for the project with internal and external stakeholders
  • Responsible for issue resolving, tracking and delivery of tasks on a daily basis
  • Conducted executive meetings which gave direction and policy for the project
  • Reported into the leadership team of the organization to discuss Status and Issue Management for the projects

Project Coordinator

Convergys Information Management Group Inc.
01.2011 - 06.2012
  • Company Overview: Convergys is a Global Leader in Telecom billing applications
  • Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and Coordinate with the Dev and QA teams in coming up with the estimates and after discussion and review get approval from the stakeholders on the project budget
  • Create the Project plan, Risk Management plan, Project reporting and Project financials
  • Create work breakdown structure in collaboration with Technology Managers
  • Create Release schedule in collaboration with environment/patching teams
  • Tracking schedules and effort to be within timelines/budgets
  • Create and present to all stakeholders weekly and monthly dashboards or reports as needed
  • Create Project formalities like RCA and Lessons learned
  • Convergys is a Global Leader in Telecom billing applications

Software Engr

3i Infotech
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Company Overview: 3i-Infotech is a software development partner of ICICI Bank
  • SME-Implementation/Business Analysis
  • Understand client business environment
  • Provide recommendations on software and hardware platforms
  • Provide training (Onsite/WebEx)related to AMLock, SWIFT Products
  • Off-Shore deployment and support
  • Coordinate and consolidate all progress reports
  • Responsible for monitoring Roadmap DB during the whole budgeting process
  • Create weekly and monthly deliverables as mentioned in SOW documentation
  • Onsite resource management with responsibilities of delivery and career management for resources
  • 3i-Infotech is a software development partner of ICICI Bank

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Anna University
Chennai
12-2006

Strategic consulting

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Skills

  • Risk Assessment Expertise
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project management
  • Workforce Planning
  • Business intelligence
  • Operational Efficiency Enhancement
  • Leadership

Certification

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • ITIL Foundation Level
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Timeline

Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
02.2021 - Current

Assistant Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
08.2017 - 02.2021

Project Manager

Wells Fargo
07.2012 - 07.2017

Project Coordinator

Convergys Information Management Group Inc.
01.2011 - 06.2012

Software Engr

3i Infotech
01.2008 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Anna University

Strategic consulting

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Aswath Kandari