Rajasekar Kannan
Information security Professional
Summary
Experienced Information Security Consultant specializing in cybersecurity auditing, compliance, and third-party risk management at Danfoss. Skilled in strengthening security frameworks and ensuring alignment with industry standards through cybersecurity assessments and vendor risk oversight. Certified in CISSP, CCSK, CCZT, and ISO/IEC 27001. Eager to lead security initiatives, drive continuous improvements to internal controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security and overall performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Information Security Consultant
Danfoss
01.2024 - Current
- Managed third-party vendor relationships with a strong focus on maintaining compliance with established security standards and best practices..
- Conducted detailed risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommended effective security countermeasures.
- Proposed and implemented improvements to security systems and procedures to align with evolving threats and organizational needs.
- Leveraged data analytics to pinpoint and resolve supply chain inefficiencies, contributing to improved performance and resilience.
- Fostered strong vendor relationships by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
Senior Security Specialist
Cognizant
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration on cybersecurity initiatives, promoting a culture of shared accountability for protecting organizational assets.
- Oversaw the evaluation and onboarding of third-party vendors delivering cybersecurity services, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and stringent security requirements.
- Supported internal and external cybersecurity audits by ensuring processes complied with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Conducted periodic assessments of supplier security protocols, identified gaps, and worked with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
- Prepared detailed supplier assessment reports highlighting key observations, benchmarking against relevant standards, and offering actionable recommendations based on best practices.
- Continuously monitored vendor cybersecurity posture using Security Scorecard and similar tools, maintaining visibility into third-party risk and integrating findings into the overall supply chain security framework.
Security Delivery Senior Analyst
Accenture
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Improved team productivity by refining workflow processes and introducing time-saving strategies that boosted overall efficiency.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to pinpoint operational gaps and drive meaningful improvements in performance.
- Created tailored reports that transformed complex data into clear, visually engaging insights for decision-makers.
- Engaged with stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure alignment with relevant data sources.
- Conducted in-depth data analysis to uncover root causes of issues and proposed actionable solutions to address them.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, contributing to their growth and strengthening team capabilities.
Executive
HCL Technologies
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Prepared and analyzed annual data to track and improve operational performance metrics.
- Identified key audit issues and communicated them clearly to relevant stakeholders.
- Investigated discrepancies found during audits, ensuring accuracy and transparency in reporting.
- Presented clear, actionable audit findings that supported leadership in making informed decisions.
- Worked closely with management to develop and implement practical action plans for resolving audit issues on time.
- Reviewed company policies to assess alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
- Strengthened internal controls by performing in-depth risk assessments and recommending improvements that were adopted.
- Successfully handled multiple audit engagements simultaneously, staying organized and focused to meet all deadlines without compromising on quality.
Fm engineer
Altran / DCE Consultants
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Observing error and reporting to the respective teams and follow up for the closure of the issue/error
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
S.K.R Engineering College
Chennai, India 01.2014 - 01.2018
Skills
Data protection
undefinedCertification
CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep
Current Position
Information Security Consultant, Danfoss, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised global team of 3 staff members.
Timeline
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) v.5
05-2025
Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust
05-2025
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
12-2024
ITIL Foundation
06-2024
AZ-900
06-2024
Information Security Consultant
Danfoss
01.2024 - Current
Senior Security Specialist
Cognizant
01.2023 - 01.2024
Security Delivery Senior Analyst
Accenture
09.2021 - 01.2023
ISO27001 LA
06-2021
CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep
11-2019
ICSI | Certified Network Security Specialist (CNSS)
06-2019
Executive
HCL Technologies
04.2019 - 09.2021
Fm engineer
Altran / DCE Consultants
12.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
S.K.R Engineering College
01.2014 - 01.2018
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