Dinkar Singh
Chief Information Security Officer
Noida
Summary
Information Security professional with 20 years of progressive experience in managing investigations, personnel matters and sensitive information and intelligence. Leads, maintains and improves operations and functions of security department while effectively managing crises in fast-paced environment. Thorough knowledge of advanced security systems, computerized access control, and security-related legislation and regulation. Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Chief Information Security Officer
FarEye Technologies Pvt Ltd
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
2022.01 - Current
- Guided organizational response to incidents, minimizing downtime and reputational damage from cyberattacks or data breaches.
- Evaluated vendor solutions for improved security capabilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Developed a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Reduced the risk of data breaches by implementing robust access control measures and network segmentation.
- Established strong relationships with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of information security awareness.
- Implemented a continuous improvement framework for ongoing assessment of security controls effectiveness.
- Mitigated potential cyber threats by devising incident response plans and providing employee training.
- Managed a team of skilled professionals, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation in cybersecurity practices.
- Spearheaded the development of disaster recovery plans that enabled rapid system restoration following disruptive events.
- Collaborated with legal counsel to address privacy concerns related to customer data storage and handling procedures effectively.
- Streamlined security operations by consolidating tools, processes, and reporting for increased efficiency.
- Championed employee engagement in cybersecurity initiatives, leading to increased awareness and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop long-term cybersecurity goals and vision for the organization.
- Fostered partnerships between IT department and third-party vendors to ensure the security of integrations and data sharing.
- Enhanced company security posture by implementing risk assessments and vulnerability management.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, such as GDPR or HIPAA, mitigating potential fines or penalties.
- Increased threat visibility by deploying advanced monitoring systems and threat intelligence feeds across the enterprise network.
- Established measures, metrics, thresholds and targets to drive performance in alignment with security and other business strategies.
- Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Security Architect
Greyorange India Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Established a culture of collaboration within the QA department, fostering open communication channels among team members.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to help them excel in their roles and contribute effectively to the organization.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to establish key performance indicators for the QA team, driving continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization.
- Improved overall efficiency of the QA department through strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and protocols.
- Utilized automation tools to increase efficiency in repetitive tasks, allowing more time for exploratory testing and issue resolution efforts.
- Optimized test case coverage by identifying gaps in existing test plans and devising new strategies for comprehensive testing.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvement resulting in streamlined operations across multiple departments.
- Drafted detailed technical documentation outlining architectural design principles, guidelines, and best practices.
- Designed user authentication systems, ensuring secure access to critical applications and resources.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely delivery of hardware and software solutions that met strict security requirements.
- Played an instrumental role in securing company assets through the development of comprehensive disaster recovery plans.
- Conducted penetration testing exercises to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented defenses against potential cyber threats.
- Provided technical guidance on best practices for securely deploying cloud-based services and infrastructure.
- Streamlined enterprise-wide security policies, improving overall compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Spearheaded cybersecurity awareness training programs, fostering a culture of vigilance among employees at all levels of the organization.
- Developed robust encryption algorithms to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of security protocols into existing infrastructure.
- Enhanced security measures by designing and implementing comprehensive network architecture strategies.
Senior QA Manager
MphRx
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Championed a culture of excellence among team members by setting high expectations for quality assurance standards.
- Mentored junior team members on various aspects of quality assurance principles, methodologies, tools and technologies while driving their professional growth within the organization.
- Reduced production defects with thorough review of product requirements and proactive identification of potential issues.
- Implemented continuous process improvement initiatives to streamline QA operations and maximize efficiency.
- Provided regular progress reports to stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, risks, mitigation plans, and other relevant updates.
- Evaluated emerging trends in QA methodologies and implemented industry best practices to maintain cutting-edge expertise within the team.
QA Manager
Monster.com
06.2014 - 03.2018
Lead Software Test Engineer
FIS Global Business Solution Private
03.2011 - 06.2014
- Boosted team morale with ongoing feedback sessions aimed at recognizing outstanding contributions from individual members regularly.
- Improved application performance by analyzing data, identifying bottlenecks, and recommending optimal solutions to developers.
- Investigated customer-reported issues thoroughly, replicating scenarios accurately to suggest appropriate fixes swiftly.
- Contributed to the successful release of multiple software versions through rigorous testing and defect management processes.
Software Test Engineer
Sunlife India Service Center Pvt Ltd
06.2007 - 09.2010
- Improved software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans and cases.
- Reduced project delivery time by implementing automated testing frameworks and tools.
- Managed defect tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation of issues for efficient resolution.
- Streamlined testing processes by developing reusable test scripts and templates.
Education
Master of Science in Information Technology - Information Technology
Mohal Lal Sukhadia University
Udaipur, India 04.2001 -
BCA - Computer Engineering Technology
St.Columba's College
Hazaribagh, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Infrastructure & Network Security
Identity & Access Management
Cybersecurity Risk Management( ISO 27001,SOC 1 & 2, ISO 27701,GDPR, HIPPA, PCI-DSS)
Code Security & Vulnerability Management
Data Privacy and Protection Compliance Management
Threat Monitoring & Incident Management( SIEM SecOps)
Physical & Device Security
SIEM Tools - (Squadcast, SOCRadar, Bitsight)
Application Security Tools- BurpSuite, Webinspect,Fortify,Sonarqube,ZAP,Github-Depandabot,CodeScanning,Secret Scanning)
Cloud Security( AWS Shield, Inspector, GuardDuty,Securityhub, AWS Event Bridge,VPC Flowlogs
Cyber Security Awareness Training
Design & Implement information Security Framework
Certification
CISM
Timeline
CISM
04-2024
Chief Information Security Officer
FarEye Technologies Pvt Ltd
2022.01 - Current
Security Architect
Greyorange India Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 12.2021
Senior QA Manager
MphRx
03.2018 - 10.2019
QA Manager
Monster.com
06.2014 - 03.2018
Lead Software Test Engineer
FIS Global Business Solution Private
03.2011 - 06.2014
Software Test Engineer
Sunlife India Service Center Pvt Ltd
06.2007 - 09.2010
Master of Science in Information Technology - Information Technology
Mohal Lal Sukhadia University
04.2001 -
BCA - Computer Engineering Technology
St.Columba's College
04.2001 -