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Shreekant J. Chaudhari

Mumbai

Summary

Cybersecurity leader with a strong record at eClerx Services Ltd., achieving a 45% reduction in unauthorized access incidents through innovative cloud security solutions. Expertise in regulatory compliance and organizational resilience, delivering strategic initiatives that enhance operational excellence. Versatile executive skilled in sales, operations, and personnel management, consistently making impactful contributions across diverse roles. Proven ability to optimize operations, motivate teams, and establish market leadership while driving productivity and profit growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Vice President – Program Management

eClerx Services Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
  • Directed enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategy, aligning security initiatives with organizational risk posture to ensure 100% success in all internal and external audits over three consecutive years.
  • Drove adoption of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust architecture using Okta, SailPoint, and Azure AD, resulting in a 45% reduction in unauthorized access incidents and enhanced regulatory resilience.
  • Spearheaded the design and governance of multi-cloud security architecture across Azure, AWS, and GCP, embedding security into DevOps pipelines via Kubernetes, Docker, and DevSecOps practices.
  • Achieved a 30% uplift in deployment security and reduced misconfiguration risks by 25%, enabling secure, scalable cloud operations.
  • Led and matured 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities, overseeing threat detection, incident response, and integrated SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) strategy through QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, and Splunk.
  • Delivered a 40% improvement in mean time to detect (MTTD) and 35% reduction in mean time to respond (MTTR), significantly elevating enterprise cyber resilience.
  • Championed regulatory compliance and security governance at the executive level, aligning cybersecurity controls with global frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, HIPAA) and driving a proactive compliance culture.
  • Successfully implemented and maintained over 150 security controls, ensuring 100% audit-readiness across four annual compliance cycles.

Project Manager – Cybersecurity

Birlasoft
02.2021 - 06.2023
  • Led strategic delivery of enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs across 20+ global engagements in North America, Europe, and APAC, achieving 95% client satisfaction, zero escalations, and contributing to a 30% increase in renewal and up-sell opportunities.
  • Governed the enterprise-wide adoption of cybersecurity and privacy frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and GDPR, resulting in 100% regulatory compliance, zero audit findings, and a 40% drop in non-conformance incidents across three years.
  • Advised executive stakeholders and partnered with security architects to integrate risk mitigation strategies with technical design, reducing audit-identified gaps by 35% and improving compliance response times by 20%.
  • Directed enterprise incident management protocols, overseeing containment and remediation of high-impact security incidents, resulting in a 40% reduction in incident volume, and maintaining 98% SLA compliance for resolution.
  • Championed cost-effective project execution and control implementation, achieving 20% reduction in cybersecurity program costs, optimizing timelines by 25%, and improving delivery quality across multi-functional security initiatives.
  • Authored and presented executive-level Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports for over 50 critical incidents, driving remediation strategies that resolved 60% of recurring issues and increased organizational threat resilience.
  • Institutionalized over 10 security policies and governance procedures, aligned with business objectives and regulatory mandates, resulting in a 25% uplift in internal audit scores and measurable reduction in policy violations.
  • Oversaw enterprise vulnerability management strategy, conducting 100+ risk assessments annually, achieving a 95% remediation rate within SLA, and streamlining executive reporting to improve transparency and accountability.
  • Led audit readiness and stakeholder engagement for both internal and external assessments, building a centralized compliance framework that sustained 100% audit success across three consecutive years and reduced prep time by 30%.

Manager – Cyber Security

Capgemini
11.2018 - 10.2020
  • Led the strategic design and global deployment of cybersecurity architectures across multinational enterprises in manufacturing, oil & gas, and financial services, delivering a 45% reduction in critical security incidents and 30% faster compliance audit closure through the implementation of advanced, risk-aligned security frameworks.
  • Directed cloud security transformation initiatives across Azure, AWS, and GCP, embedding Zero Trust principles, IAM governance, and cloud-native protections—achieving a 60% decrease in misconfigurations and a 35% improvement in cloud security posture assessments.
  • Engaged with C-level executives, risk committees, and regional stakeholders to align security programs with enterprise risk appetite and regulatory mandates (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, GDPR), enabling 100% audit success across 12+ jurisdictions while promoting a culture of cyber resilience.
  • Delivered enterprise-wide security blueprints and executive risk briefings, reducing project-level security deviations by 25%, and enhancing board confidence through transparent reporting and forward-looking security strategies.

Sr. Manager – IT Security

Hitachi Systems
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • Directed enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture and solution strategy for Fortune 500 clients across manufacturing, banking, and energy sectors, contributing to over $50M in revenue generation and improving RFP win rates by 20%.
  • Guided multidisciplinary teams in developing high-value responses to RFPs and RFIs, incorporating secure design principles, regulatory alignment, and cost-benefit models—accelerating proposal turnaround by 15%.
  • Engineered and modernized Security Operations Center (SOC) and data center defenses, integrating multi-layered security mechanisms that cut response times by 35% and increased threat detection precision by 40%.
  • Cultivated strategic engagements with OEMs and global technology partners, leading 30+ technical evaluations annually with a 90% conversion rate from proof-of-concept to deployment.
  • Supervised high-performing cybersecurity implementation teams across 10+ enterprise programs, deploying solutions such as UTM, WAF, DLP, NGFW, MDM, and SIEM—achieving 98% SLA compliance and a 25% uplift in client satisfaction.
  • Directed comprehensive IT assessments and penetration testing activities, leveraging ISO 27001, PCI DSS, ITIL, and COBIT frameworks to reduce audit gaps by 40% and strengthen regulatory posture.
  • Formulated and executed the integration roadmaps for advanced security technologies, accelerating deployment timelines by 30% and ensuring interoperability within diverse enterprise IT ecosystems.

Security Architect

Tech Mahindra Limited
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Led strategic pre-sales engineering for enterprise cybersecurity solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure), contributing to $30M+ in revenue growth and enhancing solution win rates by 25%.
  • Architected comprehensive security frameworks and oversaw proposal development for RFPs/RFIs, delivering accurate effort scoping, risk mitigation strategies, and cost-optimized models—reducing proposal turnaround time by 20%.
  • Directed the design and deployment of Security Operations Centers (SOC) for top-tier banking and financial clients, enabling 24x7 threat surveillance and response, which resulted in a 40% improvement in incident resolution times.
  • Championed secure-by-design principles for cloud-native applications, including containerized microservices and API ecosystems, ensuring compliance and reducing misconfiguration-related vulnerabilities by 35%.
  • Managed cross-functional cybersecurity teams responsible for incident containment, vulnerability management, encryption enforcement, PKI deployment, and DLP governance—achieving a 98% SLA adherence rate.
  • Oversaw proactive cyber defense initiatives, including threat modeling, advanced threat hunting, and timely patch deployment, significantly lowering the risk of APTs by 45% across critical systems.
  • Ensured enterprise-wide compliance with international standards such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, COBIT 5, and ITIL, maintaining a 100% audit success rate and strengthening organizational security posture.

National Manager – IT Security

Skylark Sys Pvt Ltd
09.2012 - 06.2016
  • Spearheaded the architecture and implementation of enterprise security solutions, customized to client-specific requirements and risk tolerances, driving a 30% improvement in security posture across multiple industries.
  • Oversaw full project lifecycle management for critical cybersecurity initiatives, encompassing transition, transformation, and steady-state operations, resulting in on-time delivery of 95% of projects and a 20% reduction in operational risks.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation, including detailed scope definitions, resource allocation plans, timelines, and risk registers, aligned with established SDLC and agile frameworks to ensure clarity and accountability.
  • Proactively identified, monitored, and resolved project challenges and scope variations, maintaining transparent stakeholder engagement and securing alignment that enhanced client satisfaction scores by 15%.
  • Facilitated executive-level client reviews, performance dashboards, and governance forums, ensuring consistent delivery excellence and continuous improvement that led to a 25% increase in project efficiency metrics.

Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Mphasis (an HP Company)
11.2008 - 08.2012
  • Led L3 support for perimeter security (firewalls, proxies, VPNs, IPS) ensuring resilient defenses.
  • Managed IAM platforms with RBAC, lifecycle governance, and secure access provisioning.
  • Oversaw endpoint protection with DLP and encryption, reinforcing data integrity.
  • Directed vulnerability assessments and RCA to drive continuous service improvement.
  • Ensured 24/7 SLA-driven support for global clients across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Network Security Engineer

Mindriver Information Technology
03.2008 - 11.2008
  • Spearheaded SOC operations for Mobily, slashing incident resolution time by 50% through advanced SIEM strategies.
  • Championed audits and VAPT, cutting critical security gaps by 35% annually.
  • Engineered scalable SIEM architectures, elevating threat detection by 40%.
  • Directed ACL governance and NOC collaboration, reducing network config errors by 30%.
  • Led SLA compliance, incident reporting, and stakeholder reviews, boosting satisfaction by 20%.

Sr. Technical Consultant – Security

Virtual NetComm Pvt. Ltd.
06.2007 - 12.2007
  • Delivered presales consulting and implementation for Symantec and Blue Coat security appliances, including ProxySG, MACH5, and ProxyAV.
  • Configured all Symantec solutions and Blue Coat solutions like web proxy, URL filtering, antivirus integration, and WAN optimization solutions to secure enterprise environments.
  • Conducted proof-of-concept (POC) evaluations for secure web gateway and content filtering solutions based on client requirements.
  • Managed end-to-end client engagements from requirement analysis through deployment and post-implementation support.
  • Created and maintained technical documentation and ensured alignment with customer SLA and project goals.

Sr. Technical Security Engineer

Jainam Technologies
12.2004 - 05.2007
  • Led strategic security presales and business analysis, advising on threat management, IDS/IPS, policy enforcement, and endpoint protection—driving $10M+ in contract wins.
  • Directed implementation of key security platforms (AV, antispam, vulnerability management), cutting incident rates by 40%.
  • Oversaw ISO 27001-aligned assessments, pretests, and audits—reducing compliance gaps by 30%.
  • Managed solution design, rollout planning, and documentation to ensure secure IT infrastructure integration.
  • Delivered executive-level demos, PoCs, and support, boosting client adoption and retention by 20%.

Software Developer

Softcare Solutions
09.2003 - 10.2004
  • Led design and development of bespoke business applications using VB.Net with Oracle backend, enhancing internal workflows and client operations by 25% in efficiency.
  • Drove full software development lifecycle processes, including requirements gathering, coding, testing, and deployment, ensuring quality deliverables on time.

Technical Support Engineer

Aakar Computers
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Supervised assembly and maintenance of PC hardware systems and enterprise software installation, boosting operational readiness and reducing downtime by 15%.
  • Delivered first-level technical support, effectively resolving hardware and software issues and managing service logs to track and improve performance metrics.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) -

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan College of Education
01.2020

Advanced Diploma in Computer Software System Analysis & Application - Advance Diploma in Computers

BTE
Mumbai
06-2000

High School Diploma -

BTE
Vasai
05-1999

Skills

  • Cloud security architecture
  • Risk management strategies
  • Cybersecurity governance
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Regulatory compliance frameworks
  • RFP and RFQ processes
  • Incident response strategies
  • DevSecOps practices
  • Team leadership skills
  • Program and project oversight
  • Security audit processes
  • Operational security management
  • Identity governance
  • Compliance oversight
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Threat intelligence
  • Vulnerability remediation
  • Effective communication skills
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Cost efficiency strategies
  • Data-informed decision-making
  • Service excellence delivery
  • Strategic partnerships development
  • Budgeting expertise
  • Organizational growth initiatives
  • Leadership in departments
  • Operational effectiveness strategies
  • Corporate communication skills
  • Administrative leadership capabilities
  • Performance enhancement techniques
  • Business growth strategies
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Certification

  • CISSP (in progress)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v12)
  • Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
  • Blue Coat Proxy Administrator
  • Prince2 Certified
  • Sophos Certified
  • Microsoft Certified: Security Administrator Associate (MS-500)
  • Microsoft Cyber Security Architect Expert (SC-100)
  • COBIT 5
  • TOGAF 9
  • ITIL V3

Timeline

Associate Vice President – Program Management

eClerx Services Ltd.
06.2023 - Current

Project Manager – Cybersecurity

Birlasoft
02.2021 - 06.2023

Manager – Cyber Security

Capgemini
11.2018 - 10.2020

Sr. Manager – IT Security

Hitachi Systems
06.2018 - 11.2018

Security Architect

Tech Mahindra Limited
08.2016 - 06.2018

National Manager – IT Security

Skylark Sys Pvt Ltd
09.2012 - 06.2016

Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Mphasis (an HP Company)
11.2008 - 08.2012

Network Security Engineer

Mindriver Information Technology
03.2008 - 11.2008

Sr. Technical Consultant – Security

Virtual NetComm Pvt. Ltd.
06.2007 - 12.2007

Sr. Technical Security Engineer

Jainam Technologies
12.2004 - 05.2007

Software Developer

Softcare Solutions
09.2003 - 10.2004

Technical Support Engineer

Aakar Computers
01.2002 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) -

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan College of Education

Advanced Diploma in Computer Software System Analysis & Application - Advance Diploma in Computers

BTE

High School Diploma -

BTE

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