Sankar Ananda Kumar Cherukupalli
CyberSecurity SME
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced Vice President at Standard Chartered Bank with nearly two decades of technical expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Security Automation projects. Skilled in leading engineering teams, overseeing complex technical projects, and implementing tactical and strategic cybersecurity solutions. Recognized for innovative problem-solving skills and a strong leadership presence in the field of cybersecurity. Prepared to drive impactful change and implement strategic initiatives to enhance operational performance. Valued for collaborative team leadership style and ability to adapt to evolving business needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Vice-President/Technology Leader
Standard Chartered Bank
Bengaluru
01.2021 - Current
- Access Management & Data Protection Engineering Tech Head for projects – Chairing the engineering committee and guiding architectural solutions for all projects by leading the team of 40+ engineers and ensuring the smooth delivery of proposed solutions within IAM and Data Protection space. Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Cyber Domain Technology Leader - Security Control Hub – Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals. This role has broadened the scope of my role by implementing automation for onboarding and validating the cybersecurity controls to be adhered by all applications in the bank
Associate Director
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Bengaluru
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Overseeing all IAM projects being delivered by the organization for different clients
- Providing consulting help to Product Owners of IAM across clientele
- Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Mentored 30+ Junior & Senior staff members (Developers & architects), providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths within the company.
IAM Architect/Associate Manager
Accenture
Bengaluru
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Provide Architecture and solutions for IAM projects being delivered by the identified team
- Play the developer lead role to mentor and provide technical guidance for the junior engineers within the project
- Assisting other projects with technical help when needed within the organization
Sr. Consultant & Pre-Sales
Column Technologies
10.2012 - 07.2014
- Individual contributor as Architect & Sr
- Developer from offshore for all of the projects being delivered onsite
Team Lead
Infosys Technologies
11.2005 - 10.2012
- Play the solution architect role for a module/small project in IAM space
- Play the developer lead role to mentor and provide technical guidance for the junior engineers within the project
- Assisting other projects with technical help when needed within the organization
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
A.M.A.C.E
Kanchipuram, T.N03-2005
Skills
Team leadership
Strategic planning
Coaching and mentoring
Process improvement
SailPoint IIQ
CyberArk
Java, Beanshell, PLSQL
Honours Awards
- Highly appreciated for the success as a delivery manager as I possess both technical and managerial skills.
- Special recognitions from NBC, AGL, Henkel, UPM, GAP and NYL clients for all the great work done.
Timeline
Vice-President/Technology Leader
Standard Chartered Bank
01.2021 - Current
Associate Director
PricewaterhouseCoopers
07.2018 - 01.2021
IAM Architect/Associate Manager
Accenture
08.2014 - 06.2018
Sr. Consultant & Pre-Sales
Column Technologies
10.2012 - 07.2014
Team Lead
Infosys Technologies
11.2005 - 10.2012
Bachelor’s Degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
A.M.A.C.E
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