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Prithvi Raj Kashyap

Hyderabad

Summary

Highly accomplished senior management professional and military veteran with over 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles across diverse organizations and geographical locations. Proven ability to effectively engage with senior government and industry leaders in international project management. Seeking challenging senior managerial assignments within a professionally managed organization. Skilled in organizational leadership and strategic planning, utilizing these skills to enhance executive decision-making and drive operational improvements. Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex projects and fostering team collaboration. Strong leadership abilities and strategic thinking, well-prepared for a senior management role. Experienced in driving organizational success through effective team collaboration and adaptive problem-solving. Known for a strong focus on achieving results, stakeholder management, and operational excellence. Expertise in strategic planning, project management, and communication, with a reputation for reliability and flexibility in changing environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief of Staff to the MD & Head of Wells Fargo India & Philippines

Wells Fargo
12.2022 - 09.2024
  • Advised on strategic initiatives and organizational priorities aligned with business goals and market trends
  • Fostering collaboration and alignment across departments, ensuring cohesive efforts towards common objectives for enhanced organizational efficiency
  • Oversaw critical projects from initiation to completion, ensuring goals are met within scope, budget, and timeline
  • Provided comprehensive support, including briefing preparation and stakeholder liaison, facilitating effective decision-making
  • Tracked KPIs and operational metrics, analyse trends, and provide strategic insights to optimize business performance
  • Uphold and promote the organization's culture, values, and ethical standards to foster a positive work environment
  • Mediated conflicts between departments or individuals, fostering a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork and respect.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance across all divisions by developing thorough policies and procedures.

Technology & IS Risk Management Lead

Wells Fargo
04.2018 - 12.2022
  • Led and mentored a diverse team of 40+ risk professionals across technology, Infosec, and information risk
  • Successfully delivered high-quality, cost-effective global solutions while ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and stakeholder expectations
  • Improved operational efficiency by establishing robust internal controls and proactive risk management strategies
  • Directed Global Delivery Independent Risk Management functions in India and the Philippines, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational goals
  • Developed and presented comprehensive reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), providing valuable insights to senior management for informed decision-making
  • Orchestrated technology control compliance for major initiatives and new business ventures, offering specialized input in product and system design reviews
  • Implemented and oversaw technology and Infosec processes in India and the Philippines, fostering effective change management practices and resolving operational issues
  • Established and expanded the India team, cultivating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
  • Successfully transitioned critical functions & processes to India, thereby strengthening global delivery capabilities
  • Designed & implemented a robust technology governance framework for legal entities in India and the Philippines

Global IT Risk and Security Lead

Xerox India Ltd
12.2016 - 04.2018
  • Led the Global IT Governance & Risk Management program, assessing IT project benefits and alignment with India's strategic roadmap and cloud adoption initiatives
  • Developed a collaborative model between Internal Controls and Production Support, enhancing engagement and improving issue resolution effectiveness
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory controls and enterprise information security frameworks, focusing on data integrity, confidentiality, and availability
  • Oversaw preparedness, testing, & maintenance of Business Continuity Plans/ Disaster Recovery plans
  • Managed corporate programs to uplift App Risk Assessment and Control Self-Assessment for enhanced process control coverage and effectiveness
  • Reviewed and optimized control implementation and measurement mechanisms, ensuring alignment with organizational standards
  • Consolidated, created, and distributed program reports for governance and oversight committees
  • Provided aggregated reporting to CIO/CTO and key stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making
  • Managed Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Segregation of Duties (SoD) checks across the corporate IT application landscape
  • Oversaw security exceptions and approvals, ensuring compliance with internal policies and standards
  • Collaborated with external and internal auditors throughout audit lifecycles, implementing recommended remedial measures for enhanced compliance
  • Provided assurance and oversight through actionable reporting metrics across all processes, enhancing transparency and accountability
  • Played a pivotal role in revamping regulatory compliance controls, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements
  • Defined Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with Risk and Controls Self-Assessment, maintaining robust organizational information security parameters
  • Successfully reduced failures in Disaster Recovery testing by nearly 10%, optimizing operational resilience and continuity planning

Vice President, Technology Controls (Retail banking)

JP Morgan
10.2014 - 11.2016
  • Led the Application Risk management program, Risk Exception & Entitlement approval process
  • Implemented strategies for Automated Control Measurement
  • Increasing tool adoption in SDLC for Secure development by 5%
  • Scheduled, managed, and executed Application Risk & Infrastructure control assessments
  • Monitored Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and ensured compliance with firm's IAM policies and standards
  • Followed up audit findings, tracked action plans, and ensured timely closure of open issues
  • Contributed to policy and standard reviews, overseeing adherence and handling exceptions across the organization
  • Provided input to technology risk identification processes and validated risk scenarios, quantifying emerging risks
  • Conducted education and awareness campaigns on technology risk management
  • Identified vulnerabilities' business impacts and prioritized remediation efforts for internal applications, third-party, and open-source software
  • Played a key role in overhauling the Application Risk Assessment Service, enhancing effectiveness and compliance
  • Boosted LoB compliance with the App Risk Program by nearly 10%
  • Established and managed a 16-member team to ensure IT controls effectiveness

Joint Director - Production Support Manager/ IT Program manager & CISO

Indian Navy
08.2008 - 08.2014
  • Responsible for continuous availability of critical ERP systems across the country with an annual IT budget of over USD 170 K

Chief Electrical, Electronics and IT Officer

Indian Navy
05.2005 - 08.2008
  • Senior leadership duties on board Indian Naval ships & Air stations managing large teams

Assistant Director - Network and System Administrator

Indian Navy
06.2003 - 05.2005
  • Designed, configured and maintained a IT infrastructure on a backbone of fibre optic cables, leased lines, VSAT
  • Administered a range of servers including IBM RS 6000 and other Windows / Linux based machines

Assistant Director - Database administration

Indian Navy
06.2001 - 05.2003
  • Maintenance and administration of multiple oracle database

Software development lead

Indian Navy
01.2000 - 06.2001
  • Managed a team of software developers to design, develop and deploy the largest ERP solution across the navy
  • Ensured the application was as per the business needs thereby ensured very high user satisfaction

Leadership Duties on board Indian Naval ships & Establishment

Indian Navy
05.1996 - 12.1999

Education

M.Tech - Avionics

Cochin University of Science & Technology
Kochi, India

B.Tech - Electrical

Naval College of Engineering
Lonavala

Skills

  • Strategic Development
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management
  • Access Control Management
  • Information Security Risk
  • Technology Risk Management
  • Third-Party Risk Assessment
  • Risk Management Compliance
  • Operational Risk Analysis

Workforce Development Skills

Affiliations

  • Member ISACA, USA
  • Member ISC2, USA
  • Member PMI, USA

Notable Career Accomplishments

  • Global Team Leadership and Mentorship: Effectively managed geographically dispersed teams across multiple time zones, providing guidance and mentorship to a team of 75+ professionals.
  • Regulatory Remediation and Efficiency Improvement: Actively led various regulatory remediation initiatives, enhancing organizational compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Process Optimization and Automation: Identified and implemented opportunities to streamline operations, reducing duplication of efforts and enhancing overall efficiency through automation.
  • Technology Environment Enhancement: Spearheaded automation initiatives to streamline processes, reducing tollgates and improving efficiency while ensuring enhanced assurance.
  • Infosec Framework Development: Directed the design, development, implementation, and monitoring of a robust Infosec framework, including DLP, intrusion detection & prevention, and access management.
  • Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE) Establishment: Established a Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE) to ensure rigorous testing and validation of processes, infrastructure, and application risks.
  • Project and Procurement Management: Managed large scale IT projects and actively participated in capital and revenue procurement of more than INR 25 billion.
  • International Assignment and IT Solution Evaluation: Deputed overseas by the Government of India to evaluate IT solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational requirements and suitability.

Leadership Strengths

  • Proven ability in implementing projects related to security and risk management across the organizational spectrum
  • Hands on experience in deployment, monitoring and managing of Information security infrastructure.
  • Adroit in setting up effective mitigation plans based on anticipated risks and other related factors aimed at enhancing system efficiency, resolving crisis, maintaining business continuity, protecting & managing organizational security
  • Adept at conducting due diligence on various processes and evaluating external developments related to risk, industry best practice and government regulations.
  • Expertise in managing multiple projects through task, milestone, and objective tracking along with metric reporting; collaborate with business partners to create clear program goals and potential program improvements. Review internal and external Service Level Agreements to identify areas of improvement
  • A People centric leader with outstanding achievements in building high performing teams by creating positive work environment and developing future leaders through mentorship programs. Consistent high retention rate of 97-98%.
  • Diversity Equity and Inclusion council member of India & Philippines with focus on promoting D&I to create a work environment that maximises employee capability and ensure that the organisation best leverages diverse perspective, work experience and cultures.

Timeline

Chief of Staff to the MD & Head of Wells Fargo India & Philippines

Wells Fargo
12.2022 - 09.2024

Technology & IS Risk Management Lead

Wells Fargo
04.2018 - 12.2022

Global IT Risk and Security Lead

Xerox India Ltd
12.2016 - 04.2018

Vice President, Technology Controls (Retail banking)

JP Morgan
10.2014 - 11.2016

Joint Director - Production Support Manager/ IT Program manager & CISO

Indian Navy
08.2008 - 08.2014

Chief Electrical, Electronics and IT Officer

Indian Navy
05.2005 - 08.2008

Assistant Director - Network and System Administrator

Indian Navy
06.2003 - 05.2005

Assistant Director - Database administration

Indian Navy
06.2001 - 05.2003

Software development lead

Indian Navy
01.2000 - 06.2001

Leadership Duties on board Indian Naval ships & Establishment

Indian Navy
05.1996 - 12.1999

M.Tech - Avionics

Cochin University of Science & Technology

B.Tech - Electrical

Naval College of Engineering
Prithvi Raj Kashyap