Shashidhar D
Regional Head- Security South
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 16 years of experience leading teams and consistently achieving objectives under tight deadlines. Expertise in swiftly mastering and implementing new technologies to drive innovative business solutions and enhance process management. Recognized as a strong collaborator with a proven track record in security, lifecycle management, and optimizing business processes. Demonstrated excellence spans service line management, administration, hospitality, and vendor relations, contributing to organizational success and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Regional Head- Security, South Region
HDFC Bank Limited
04.2015 - Current
- Implementing and administering all segments of the institution's Security Program, including Physical, Environmental and Electronic security
- Providing continual consultation and written reports to the Chief Security officer (CSO) concerning security issues and incidents
- Working with the CSO and department leaders, insuring that the institution's employees, customers, facilities, assets, records and proprietary information are protected
- Maintaining appropriate intrusion devices, alarms and cameras that record activity in appropriate locations that warn of threats and are vulnerable to theft, riots, arson etc
- Implementing physical security procedures, emergency evacuation plans and processes for all of the institution's locations across the region, plans for reducing or eliminating premises liability issues and site analysis and threat assessment documentation
- Administering and delivering security training programs, involving front office and visitor security, security guard force and organizing specialized training programs for Supervisors, Field officers and Security guards and field employees
- Conducting regular and periodical surveys of all offices and departments to determine the need for additional security services, and making appropriate recommendations
- Establishing and maintaining satisfactory liaison with law enforcement officers, Govt And quasi govt
- Conducting Security audit for currency chest in the region and submitting report with recommendation for additional security measures to CSO.
Security Manager
The Gateway Hotel, Bangalore
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Solely responsible for the security and the safety of all the guests and associates of The Gateway Hotel Bangalore which is a multi-storied building complex comprising of 98 rooms.
- Managed team of security personnel, providing training, scheduling shifts, and conducting performance reviews for optimal security operations.
- Negotiated contracts with external security vendors, ensuring cost-effective services that met organisational security needs.
- Conducted regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend necessary improvements.
- Conducted physical security inspections of premises, identifying and rectifying weaknesses in building infrastructure and perimeter defences.
- Reviewed and updated business continuity and disaster recovery plans to minimise disruptions and protect critical assets.
Assistant Security Officer
Taj West End Hotel, Bangalore
07.2009 - 09.2012
- Was in-charge of the security of a Hotel property which was spread out over 20 acres including 7 blocks and 117 rooms, with a large perimeter compound located in the sensitive area, neighbouring the Chief Minister’s official residence
- Have had Extensive knowledge of Security devices such as DFMD’s and HHMD’s and thoroughly experienced with the operation of Bollards
- Also have a thorough knowledge of profiling guests and identifying suspicious objects and individuals
- Personally looked into the security arrangements for VIP’s which included following strict protocols, for VIP’s such as President, Cabinet ministers, Chief ministers etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bsc
Yuvarajas College Mysore
Skills
Operational support
Team management
Operations management
Project management
Relationship building
Business development
Customer satisfaction
Accomplishments
Carried out the implementation of E-Surveillance projects across retails across the country.
Driven the project of Fire Safety audit for large size outlets resulting in positive outcomes in terms of safety aspects.
Digitalized the training module for ground manpower to enhance the customer experience.
Executed the Currency Chest relocation & new set up successfully by coordinating with RBI, Law enforcement and relevant stake holders.
Training
- Blue sky security international factor, 12 days, Advance security agent course, Handling suspicious person/objects, Key managerial process etc
- Blue sky security international factor, 21 days, Basic security agent course, Basic security topics like profiling, CCTV operations etc....
- GMR group, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, 15 days, Trainee, Baggage scanning, IED’s, profiling, handling suspicious persons
- Nightingales Lifesaving Services, 02 days, First Aid Course, Basic First Aid Topics
- Govt of Goa Fire and Emergency Services, 15 days, Firefighting course, Firefighting, Emergency squad acts and First aid
Awards
- Honored as Best associate of the month with the highest scores thrice at Taj Group of Hotels
- Recognized as a best participator in safety week celebration at Taj Group of Hotels.
- Certified in Supervision in Hospitality Industry online course by American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute.
- Certified in Security and Loss Prevention online course by American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute.
- Participated in Certified Business Excellence Facilitator and awarded Silver level.
- Awarded silver star multiple times for the strong contribution in the team in HDFC Bank
- Represented as best cadet for Karnataka and Goa NCC directorate in Republic day camp at Delhi-2006.
- Represented hockey team from Mysore University at Annamalia University, Tamil Nadu in 2006.
- Attended National Integration NCC Camp at Ambala, Haryana in 2000.
- Done A, B and C, NCC certificates from No. 4 KAR AIR SQN NCC Mysore.
References
- Maj. Vishwas Koranne, SVP- Head of Security, Axis Bank, Mumbai
- Mr. Raman Kannan, Director of Security- South, Taj Group of Hotels.
Timeline
Regional Head- Security, South Region
HDFC Bank Limited
04.2015 - Current
Security Manager
The Gateway Hotel, Bangalore
10.2012 - 04.2015
Assistant Security Officer
Taj West End Hotel, Bangalore
07.2009 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Bsc
Yuvarajas College Mysore
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