HARIHAR C
Bengaluru
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Audit and Risk Management professional with over 5 years of comprehensive experience in ITGC auditing, risk assessments, internal controls, and compliance. Proven ability to evaluate organizational processes, identify areas of risk, and implement corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency and minimize exposure to financial and regulatory risks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Internal Auditor
Tech Mahindra
12.2019 - 09.2024
- Conducted comprehensive internal audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes, identifying areas for operational improvement and cost savings
- Performed risk-based audits, including reviews of financial reporting, IT systems, and business operations, to ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
- Led risk assessments for key business units, assessing risk exposure and recommending corrective actions to mitigate identified risks
- Developed audit plans and led audit engagements, ensuring the timely completion of audits while maintaining high-quality standards
- Identified key risk areas and recommended preventive actions, helping reduce overall risk exposure by 12%
- Assisted in the development of enterprise-wide risk management strategies, leading to a more structured and proactive risk culture
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulations and financial reporting requirements
- Assisted in the execution of financial audits, focusing on financial statements, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements (SOX)
- Participated in risk assessments, identifying potential areas of financial and operational risk, and recommending control improvements
Consultant (SQL DBA)
Sonata Software Limited
12.2017 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: Proficient in SQL Server Administration (2005-2017), with expertise in installations, patching, and upgrades
- Creating user defined roles and assigning to the users in database level as requested by the end users/application team
- Working on Performance Tuning as High CPU, IO, Long Running Queries and Over Running Jobs
- Migrating the SQL Server databases and instances from lower version to higher version
- Successfully resolving SQL Server problems which involve in-depth knowledge of SQL Server backup/restore, database corruption, security etc
- Proficient in SQL Server Administration (2005-2017), with expertise in installations, patching, and upgrades
SENIOR ASSOICATE (SQL DBA)
Tata Communication Limited
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Installation and configuration of MS SQL Server 2008, 2008R2, 2012
- Migrating databases from SQL Server 2005 to 2008 and SQL Server 2008 to 2012
- Configuring and troubleshooting high availability scenarios like Log Shipping
- Ensure and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and procedures
- Performing the Cluster installation and adding the nodes in the respective servers in SQL Server 2008R2, 2012
Education
Master of Technology - Computer Engineering
VJTI
Mumbai07-2014
Skills
ITGC General Testing SOX ITGC Audit Risk Management Internal Audit Compliance Management
Change Management Backup Management Incident Management
HIPAA GDPR PCIDSS
Certification
- Completed certification (MCSA- 462) Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases.
• Completed certification ITIL Foundation in IT Service Management.
Timeline
Senior Internal Auditor
Tech Mahindra
12.2019 - 09.2024
Consultant (SQL DBA)
Sonata Software Limited
12.2017 - 10.2019
SENIOR ASSOICATE (SQL DBA)
Tata Communication Limited
06.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Technology - Computer Engineering
VJTI
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