RICHARD DUTT
Indore
Summary
Cloud compliance leader with 18 years of experience in managing regulatory compliance, data privacy, and risk management in cloud environments. Expertise in enterprise compliance initiatives, cloud architecture assessments, and audit preparation. Successfully achieved and maintained international certifications including SOC 1, SOC 2, and ISO 27001, along with compliance with frameworks such as Protected B Canada, ENS-Spain and ISMAP-Japan. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and streamline governance processes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud Compliance Leader – Certifications
IBM India Private Limited
Hyderabad
06.2021 - Current
- Lead global cloud compliance programs, supporting IBM Cloud services and enterprise certification initiatives.
- Drive in-house and external audits across multiple international compliance frameworks, including ISMAP-Japan, ENS-Spain, Protected B-Canada, ISO 27001, SOC 1, and SOC 2, GDPR.
- Map complex cloud architectures and control environments from design through audit readiness.
- Modernize compliance monitoring by transforming manual validation activities into scalable, automated workflows.
- Deliver executive-level compliance posture updates, risk assessments, remediation strategies, and audit readiness reports to senior leadership.
- Partner with Legal, HR, IT, Engineering, and Product organizations to strengthen governance and compliance practices.
- Support organizational ethics programs, anti-harassment initiatives, and personnel compliance training requirements.
- Mentor and lead high-performing compliance teams, while ensuring successful audit outcomes and timely certification delivery.
- Developed compliance training programs for staff across multiple departments.
- Monitored regulatory changes to ensure ongoing policy alignment and adherence.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement compliance initiatives effectively.
Audit and Compliance Manager
Prokarma Private Limited
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Led certification readiness programs for SOC HITRUST and ISO 27001 compliance frameworks.
- Conducted comprehensive compliance gap assessments and developed remediation plans.
- Collaborated with business and technical stakeholders to enhance security controls and audit readiness.
- Supported external auditors during certification engagements to ensure smooth processes.
Audit and Compliance Lead
Oracle India Private Limited
07.2006 - 01.2021
- Directed compliance strategy and governance for multiple international certifications over 14 years.
- Managed end-to-end SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits with leading external firms, including EY and Schellman.
- Served as primary interface for customer trust and assurance engagements involving GDPR controls.
- Led business continuity, operational risk management, and compliance initiatives across JAPAC regions.
- Developed communication frameworks and audit governance playbooks adopted across teams.
- Conducted international risk assessments and security reviews in China, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
- Partnered with executive leadership to enhance organizational risk management maturity.
Bank Operations Officer
HSBC Bank
02.2005 - 01.2006
- Managed daily banking operations and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Technical Engineer
Wipro
01.2004 - 02.2005
- Designed and developed technical solutions for diverse client needs.
- Provided technical support and training to client personnel.
- Maintained documentation of processes and technical specifications.
Education
MBA - Operations Management & Supervision
Tamil Nadu Open University
Business Management Accountancy Economics
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
IndoreSkills
- Security compliance frameworks
- Audit readiness and automation
- ISO 27001 and NIST 800-53
- GDPR and HIPAA regulations
- Automation workflows and security controls
- ENS-Spain
- Protected B-Canada
- ISMAP-Japan
Certification
• CISA-Certified Information Security Auditor
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• OCI Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• ITIL
• IBM Enterprise Practitioner
• IBM Design Thinking Practitioner
• CISSI Trained
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• OCI Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• ITIL
• IBM Enterprise Practitioner
• IBM Design Thinking Practitioner
• CISSI Trained
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Accomplishments
Recipient of multiple performance and leadership awards across IBM, Oracle, and HSBC for excellence in compliance management, audit delivery, risk governance, and operational leadership.
Global Engagements
- Worked in Dalian, China, on the Employee Risk Assessment Program, and site audits.
- I worked in Singapore on the Employee Risk Assessment Program and site audits.
- Worked in Thailand on the Employee Risk Assessment Program and site audits.
- Traveled extensively in Southeast Asia.
Timeline
Cloud Compliance Leader – Certifications
IBM India Private Limited
06.2021 - Current
Audit and Compliance Manager
Prokarma Private Limited
01.2021 - 05.2021
Audit and Compliance Lead
Oracle India Private Limited
07.2006 - 01.2021
Bank Operations Officer
HSBC Bank
02.2005 - 01.2006
Technical Engineer
Wipro
01.2004 - 02.2005
MBA - Operations Management & Supervision
Tamil Nadu Open University
Business Management Accountancy Economics
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya