MS Office, Sharepoint, Upguard, MSP, JIRA, VSS etc
Pradeep Prabhakaran
Assistant Manager - IT Governance
Doha,Qatar
Summary
Customer-focused professional with successful 15-year career in IT, Logistics & Supply Chain sector. Dynamic successful applying IT Governance, Risk and Compliance in business environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant Manager- IT Governance
Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC)
Doha, Qatar
12.2021 - Current
- Responsible for IT Information security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) activities
- Reporting to COO, CISO, Director-IT etc.
- Third Party Risk Assessment (TPRA) for vendors, clients
- Manage Organization IT certifications / frameworks for audits & surveillance (ISO, QCF, NIA, SOC, ICOFR)
- Chairing IT Risk Committee, Change Advisory Board(CAB)
- Facilitate review of IT policies, procedures & templates
- Performance KPI management of 35+ team in IT
- Comprehensive risk management stakeholder
- Face internal/external audits
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement mitigating IT risks.
Manager - IT Audits & Compliance
Craft Silicon Private Limited
Bangalore
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Conduct audit programs in the organization -Information security governance, risk & compliance activities, IT security management etc.
- Developed risk management framework (ISO 31000)
- Successful implementation and certify for ISO 27001
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and ISMS training programs for staff members.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Information Security Consultant (QA Controller-CS)
Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC)
Street 15
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Information security governance, risk & compliance activities, IT security management etc.
- Reduced potential information security incidents by developing and enforcing company-wide security policies and procedures.
- Increased organizational awareness of cybersecurity threats by delivering engaging employee training sessions on safe online practices.
- Served as primary liaison between IT department and executive management, providing accurate and timely updates on key information security initiatives.
- Streamlined incident response processes, leading to faster resolution times for information security breaches.
- Enhanced overall network security by conducting comprehensive risk assessments and implementing recommended controls.
Information Protection & Governance team member
ISYX Technologies/YASREF (subsidiary of Saudi Aramco)
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Facilitated successful project outcomes through meticulous organization of resources while maintaining open lines of communication among stakeholders.
- Ensured smooth operations during peak periods via effective time management techniques such as delegation and task prioritization.
- Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining communication and implementing effective collaboration tools.
- Exceeded performance goals through diligent task completion, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through on assignments.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
Sr. Quality Engineer (ISMS)
Global Edge Software
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Championed process improvements initiatives, leading to reduced cycle times and increased production yields.
- Drove standardization efforts across multiple production lines to ensure consistent product output meeting stringent specifications.
Sr.Executive -ISMS
LSG India Private Ltd
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Responsible for ISMS (ISO 27001)certification.
- Develop risk management framework
- IT Security & Quality performance team
Lead-Quality Assurance
Infosys Ltd
06.2010 - 01.2013
- Responsible for managing high risk projects under Logistics domain, mitigation & tracking etc.
- Managing ISO 27001, ISO 27002, ISO 31000 etc.
- Handle risk assessments for customers, internal audits.
- Contribute data metrics & KPI to the quality & productivity calculation
- Lean Six Sigma project exposure.
Process Consultant
Keane India Private Ltd
04.2007 - 05.2009
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to identify opportunities for optimization within existing processes.
- Started ISMS (ISO 27001), QMS(9001) implementation experience for PMO, Quality & IS team
- SEPG metrics collection
- Compliance activities, risk management etc.
Education
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -
Bharathiar University
Master of Science (Total Quality Management) - undefined
Kuvempu University
Skills
Worked in IT/Oil and Gas/Cyber Security Services/Logistics & Supply Chain industries
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently, or as part of a team, with minimal supervision
Strong judgment and analytical ability
Knowledge on major market leaders and key business, legislative and compliance drivers
Demonstrated integrity in a professional environment
Knowledge of IT general controls on all major platforms
Ability to recognize, value, and include different perspectives, experiences, approaches, and cultures in achieving organizational goals
Overall knowledge of SAP, Citrix, Documentum, RSA Archer, MS Office, MS Visio, MPP etc
Certification
Certified Lead Auditor - ISO 27001:2013 (ISMS)- Intertek(Qatar)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/09/83
- Nationality: Indian
Software
Interests
Traveling, Hiking etc
Timeline
Assistant Manager- IT Governance
Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC)
12.2021 - Current
Manager - IT Audits & Compliance
Craft Silicon Private Limited
08.2020 - 05.2021
Information Security Consultant (QA Controller-CS)
Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC)
12.2018 - 06.2020
Information Protection & Governance team member
ISYX Technologies/YASREF (subsidiary of Saudi Aramco)
01.2016 - 09.2017
Sr. Quality Engineer (ISMS)
Global Edge Software
09.2014 - 01.2016
Sr.Executive -ISMS
LSG India Private Ltd
07.2013 - 09.2014
Lead-Quality Assurance
Infosys Ltd
06.2010 - 01.2013
Process Consultant
Keane India Private Ltd
04.2007 - 05.2009
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -
Bharathiar University
Master of Science (Total Quality Management) - undefined
Kuvempu University