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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)
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
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)
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
undefinedCertification
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
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