Chakaravarthi Natarajan
Chennai
Summary
IT Risk Analyst / IAM Governance Professional with 10+ years of IT experience, specializing in Identity & Access Management (IAM) Run activities, Application Governance, IT Risk & Compliance. Proven experience in application onboarding to IAM/SSO, access recertification, reconciliation campaigns, risk tracking, audit support, and stakeholder coordination across large enterprise environments. ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor with strong exposure to 1st Line of Defence (1LoD) operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
BA Continuum India Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
07.2022 - 01.2026
- Served as first line of defense support for IT risk IAM governance and application compliance.
- Coordinated onboarding of applications to IAM and SSO platforms with IAM teams, application owners, and support teams.
- Validated application URLs, roles, permissions, and authentication requirements for IAM/SSO onboarding.
- Tracked access recertification responses, resolved discrepancies, and ensured timely campaign closure.
- Maintained access rights and governance deliverables for over 25 applications.
- Monitored IT risk vulnerabilities and remediation actions in JIRA for audit traceability.
- Produced IAM and risk-related reports and KPIs for internal governance reviews.
- Assisted in audit evidence collection for ISO 27001 and internal risk assessments.
Senior Technical Associate
BA Continuum India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 07.2022
- Supported enterprise IT operations aligned with ITSM and risk management frameworks.
- Logged, tracked, and resolved incidents and service requests through ticketing systems.
- Coordinated with cross-functional IT teams to maintain controlled access and ensure service continuity.
- Assisted in standardizing documentation and processes for improved efficiency.
Application Support Engineer
Randstad India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Supported over 1,000 recruiters nationwide by enhancing experiences with staffing software.
- Facilitated user support through email and e-tickets, streamlining response times for inquiries.
- Developed detailed test cases to ensure functionality of new features from Bond development team.
- Prepared documentation and user manuals to expedite onboarding for new users.
Education
B. SC - Computer Science
Govt. Arts College
Chidambaram01.2012
Skills
IT Risk & IAM Governance
- Identity & Access Management (IAM Run)
- SSO / Authentication Governance
- Access Recertification & Reconciliation
- Joiner–Mover–Leaver (JML) Controls
- Segregation of Duties (SoD)
Risk, Compliance & Audit
- IT Risk Identification & Tracking
- ISO/IEC 27001 Audit Support
- Compliance Surveys & Evidence Management
- Audit Readiness & Reporting
Tools & Ways of Working
- Jira (Risk, Audit & Deliverables Tracking)
- ITSM / Ticketing Tools
- KPI & Risk Reporting
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Agile Working Environment
Certification
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor
Accomplishments
CIO Awards (US) – BA Continuum India Pvt. Ltd.
Gold Award – 2025
Silver Award (2) – 2025
Recognized for:
Consistent all-around performance within the Application Governance team.
Proactive reduction of IT and access-related risks through:
User access reviews and validation, Application security and risk management.
Gold Award – 2025
Silver Award (2) – 2025
Recognized for:
Consistent all-around performance within the Application Governance team.
Proactive reduction of IT and access-related risks through:
User access reviews and validation, Application security and risk management.
Hobbies and Interests
- Web Designing
- Environmental activities (Plantation, Lake & Beach Cleanups)
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
BA Continuum India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2022 - 01.2026
Senior Technical Associate
BA Continuum India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 07.2022
Application Support Engineer
Randstad India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2014 - 02.2016
B. SC - Computer Science
Govt. Arts College