Madhukar Thummala
Bengaluru
Summary
Regional Security Specialist with 18 Years of Experience has managed and oversaw the physical security operations of the company's facilities, assets, and personnel. Successfully implemented and maintained security policies, procedures, and best practices that comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements, and that protect the company's data, systems, and reputation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Security Specialist
Oracle Cerner Healthcare
01.2015 - Current
- Develop and Implement Security Policies: Create and enforce policies and procedures related to physical security measures, including access controls, perimeter security, visitor management, and employee identification
- Conduct Security Risk Assessments: Assess potential risks and vulnerabilities to the organization's physical assets, personnel, and operations
- Identify areas in need of improvement and recommend appropriate security measures to mitigate risks
- Oversee Access Control Systems: Manage and maintain access control systems, including key card systems, biometric systems, and video surveillance systems
- Ensure proper access levels and permissions are granted to authorized individuals while preventing unauthorized access
- Monitor CCTV and Surveillance Systems: Supervise the monitoring and inspection of CCTV cameras, surveillance systems, and alarms to detect security breaches, suspicious activities, or safety issues
- Respond effectively to incidents and coordinate with appropriate authorities
- Manage Security Personnel: Oversee a team of security officers, guards, and other staff members
- Assign duties and schedules, provide training and guidance, conduct performance evaluations, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Develop Emergency Response Plans: Create, implement, and regularly update emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, crisis communication protocols, and incident management
- Conduct drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of the plans
- Investigate Security Incidents: Conduct thorough investigations into security incidents, breaches, or thefts
- Collect evidence, interview witnesses, and collaborate with law enforcement agencies if necessary
- Produce detailed reports and recommend improvements to security systems or procedures
- Collaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with other departments, such as IT, Facilities, HR, and Legal, to address security concerns and develop comprehensive security strategies across the organization
- Communicate with senior management to provide updates and recommendations
- Keep abreast of industry best practices, new technologies, and emerging threats in physical security
- Vendor and Contractor Management: Engage with external security vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure quality service delivery and adherence to contractual agreements
Assignment Security Manager
Wipro corporate office
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Manage the guard force and security suppliers to ensure that they are properly trained, equipped, and following the correct procedures
- Manage the security budget and ensure that vendors are meeting their contractual obligations
- Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential threats
- Respond to security incidents and emergencies
- Develop and implement security plans for executives and events
- Investigate security incidents and breaches
- Ensure that security systems and equipment meet the requirements of service agreements with external vendors
- Screen and select contingent workers to ensure that they meet the security requirements of the organization
- Conduct periodic safety drills, security training, and employee awareness programs to ensure statutory compliance
- Prepare for and manage internal and external audits for ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System)
- Maintain a good working relationship with law enforcement agencies and coordinate with them on security matters.
Corporate Office: Security Officer
Wipro Corporate Office
- Supervising security and fire safety staff, assigning or monitoring work assignments, and providing training for staff on security procedures and basic fire and first aid
- Ensuring complete documentation and police verification of vendor security personnel and periodically auditing all contractors for ongoing compliance
- Tracking material movement and stock of lost and found
- Handling emergencies with efficiency (i.e., fire, evacuations, customer complaints, human crises, etc.) Ensuring an effective emergency preparedness and disaster management plan is in place, along with an ERT (Emergency Response Team)
- Conduct mock drills on medical emergencies, bomb threats, search handling, riots, etc
- Being proficient with security and safety devices like CCTV, access control, DFMD, fire detection, and fighting systems
- Carrying out weekly meetings with the vendor operations head and sharing M.O.M
- Maintaining clear communication with client SPOC regarding events, incidents, concerns of security team members, recommendations, staffing needs, etc
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Commerce
Dr.C. V. RAMAN University
Bengaluru, Karnataka01.2018
Skills
- Security Management
- Occupational Safety
- Emergency Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Risk assessment
- incident management
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Access Control
- Executive Protection
- Investigations
- Security Training
- Surveillance
- Staff Management
- Emergency Response
- Security Audit
Certification
- Security Operations and Administration (ISC2)-2023
- Access Controls-ISC2-2023
- Security Management-Alison-2022
- Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination (ISC2)-2022
- Social Media Monitoring and Privacy Law (Udemy)-2022
- Introduction to Cybersecurity-Cisco Networking Academy-2020
- AWS Security Fundamentals: AWS Certifications-2020
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Telugu
Timeline
Regional Security Specialist
Oracle Cerner Healthcare
01.2015 - Current
Assignment Security Manager
Wipro corporate office
01.2012 - 01.2015
Corporate Office: Security Officer
Wipro Corporate Office
Bachelor's degree - Commerce
Dr.C. V. RAMAN University
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