Experienced Information Security and Risk Consultant with 10 years expertise in Enterprise Cyber Security, Compliance, Cloud Security, Data Security, Third Party/Vendor Risk Management, NIST, IT General Controls (ITGC), ISO27001, and IT control design, testing, and implementation. Proven track record of success in delivering comprehensive solutions to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats and ensure regulatory compliance. Skilled at developing and implementing robust security frameworks and risk management strategies to safeguard sensitive data and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior security and compliance advisor
Shell India Market Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - Current
Managing the IT compliance and performing necessary risk assessments according to Shell enterprise risk framework
Skilled in executing secure by design methodology as part of project delivery framework across 100+ projects and as well ensuring controls handover to service operations during project go live
(Project Management/Transition to Support)
Accountable in managing and driving the Control Designing, Implementing, and testing of IT, Financial and SOX controls to meet compliance requirements
Expertise in remediating on internal and as well external audit gaps highlighted for applications and cloud IT services (IAAS/SAAS/PAAS) across Shell's landscape
Responsible for Implementing ISAE3402/ISO27001/COBIT/NIST/PCI DSS framework across the organization
Practiced data privacy assessments as per legal and regulatory requirement
(ex
GDPR, Geo political considerations)
Developed and implemented system security policies using secure by design principles (Example - User access Management)
Develop Work instructions as per IT control objective and help operations management in control execution and delivery
Qualified in managing third party /supplier risk and controls and ensuring remediation of potential IT security gaps
Knowledgeable in vulnerability management for web applications (OSWAP top 10) and reporting of security posture to management
Assist security architects in system integration and security configurations as per CIS benchmark
Experience in handling the security aspects related to merger, acquisition and divestment project
Leadership Qualities:
Currently assigned as lead which includes critical responsibilities like
Escalation management
Learning and training activities
Performing Quality Checks and sign off on risk assessments for projects
Senior Information Security Analyst - Risk and
MICROLAND LTD
10.2013 - 02.2016
Evaluated and provided reasonable assurance on risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the organization’s objectives and goals to be met
Performed Information Security Audit based on ISO 27001/2 Security Requirements
Reported risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the audit committee (Stake Holders) and provided recommendations for improving the organization’s operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance
Provided reports on regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the corporate compliance Committee and Senior management informed of the operation and progress of Compliance efforts
Created Strategic, Tactical layer and KB’s (Knowledge Base) for each department and sent surveys to each department with the help of Modulo Manager Tool
Applied SQL queries to generate customized Dashboards development in Modulo Risk Manager
Performed Vulnerability Assessment on Web facing Servers, Desktops Using Nessus Tool
Prepared a formal VA report
Performed Program Specific Access Review Audit-Monthly for Various Programs
Prepared and Reviewed MSA, SOW and Security Policy Checklist on Compliance Requirements and triggered Surveys on the same
Tools:
GRC-Archer, ServiceNow, Nessus, Power BI, Custom Dashboard and Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Service Engineer-Application
MICROLAND LTD
06.2013 - 10.2013
Performing Technical Review (TRV) / Source validating the application
Documenting, Unit testing and performing Quality checks for the applications (QA)
Software Distribution through SCCM
Testing the compatibility of the applications
Application Review, analysis Prior to Re-Packaging Developing MSI and MST application as per the requirement
Performed testing for the application packaged and delivering an error free Package to the Customer
Involved in Troubleshooting and Customization's as per the standards of the Clients
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
VTU
Bangalore
Skills
Communication Skills
Leadership Training
Governance Secure By Design Principles
IT General Controls (ITGC)
IT Operations/ Audit
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance
Security/ Vulnerability Management
Risk Management
Project Management
Finding Management
Information Security Management/ICT
Business Continuity
Service Management
Monitoring
ServiceNow GRC
Issue Management
Control design and implementation
Certification
CISM - ISACA (2024)
AWS
LANGUAGES
English
Accomplishments
CISM certified
Timeline
Senior security and compliance advisor
Shell India Market Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - Current
Senior Information Security Analyst - Risk and
MICROLAND LTD
10.2013 - 02.2016
Service Engineer-Application
MICROLAND LTD
06.2013 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
VTU
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