Bhaskar Barbora

• Lead enterprise-wide IT risk and control operations, including SAP and non-SAP landscapes, across 33 countries.
• Own multi-million dollar budgets with accountability for ROI, cost control, and strategic investment in risk and compliance initiatives.
• Architect and operationalize global risk frameworks aligned with NIST, ISO 27001/42001, COBIT 5, GDPR, and SOX.
• Manage internal and external audit engagements as first line of defense (1LOD), ensuring timely remediation and continuous improvement.
• Spearhead risk automation projects leveraging AI, RPA, and GRC system workflows, increasing efficiency by 40%.
• Champion risk culture transformation through leadership engagement, training, and awareness campaigns.
• Build and lead a diverse, high-performing APAC technology risk team achieving 50% female representation in senior roles.
• Drive collaboration between 1LOD and 2LOD, improving audit closure efficiency by 35%.
• Deliver risk advisory frameworks supporting S/4HANA migration and cloud adoption.
• Established Vodafone’s centralized RGC function as a best-practice global model.
• Implemented robust IT security policies aligned with Cyber Security Baseline and GDPR.
• Led successful SAP GRC upgrades and risk control enhancements, improving audit outcomes.

• Directed SAP Basis security and GRC compliance frameworks across APAC.
• Led 1LOD SOX IT control implementations, partnering closely with 2LOD auditors.
• Designed and enforced IT risk management policies and controls.
• Strengthened security posture through proactive risk frameworks.
• Delivered SAP security projects aligned with regulatory compliance milestones.

• Led SOX compliance projects for offshore clients.
• Managed IT risk assessments, control rollouts, and team of 19 members.
• Provided governance oversight for Basis and Security teams.

• Managed SAP Basis and security upgrade projects including Unicode migration.
• Developed SAP security policies and risk mitigation strategies.

• Led SAP Basis, infrastructure, and data center operations ensuring 99% uptime.
• Executed data center migration, DR setup, and automated financial processes.

Managed end-to-end implementation of SAP R3, ensuring successful deployment and performance.
Designed and executed critical network infrastructure projects to maintain stable IT operations.
Oversaw SAP Basis and Security responsibilities, enhancing regulatory compliance and system integrity.
Provided ongoing support for IT and network infrastructure to ensure system availability.

• Administered systems and network infrastructure to maintain operational efficiency and reliability.
  Executed system and network administration tasks, enhancing stability and security of IT infrastructure.
  Ensured optimal performance of IT systems through proactive monitoring and maintenance.