Sravankumar Katha
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 15 years of expertise in Continuous Process Improvements and Quality Management Systems. Demonstrated success in compliance audits, including ITGC SOX across multiple functions such as Finance and Human Resources. Proficient in Agile Development and CMMI methodologies, with a strong track record of implementing ISO 9001, ISO 27001, AS9100, and IRIS standards in diverse domains. Experienced in leading projects that enhance operational efficiency within the Aerospace & Defense and Rail sectors.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior IT Governance Analyst
Enviri
Hyderabad
11.2021 - Current
- IT SOX 404 Compliance Auditing: Periodic audits for IT General Controls (ITGC) across all the groups/ FSS in Enviri.
- Ensure the execution of ITGC testing procedures in compliance with corporate standards.
- Report Preparation: Prepare reports on SOX testing status, audit findings, and remediation plans.
- Provide dashboards on a monthly basis to track SOX compliance document due dates and status
- Audit Procedures and Process Walkthroughs: Assist in the development of audit scope and procedures.
- SOX Control Testing: Execute control-testing procedures for both IT General Controls (ITGC) and Application Controls
- Assist in annual SOX scoping and risk assessments
- Collaboration and Support: Support IT management in maintaining SOX documentation across all divisions.
- Assist IT teams and external auditors (PwC) by providing requested documentation (e.g., SOC 1, SOC 2, user access requests, system reports)
- Managed compliance-related portals such as SOX portal and SharePoint.
- Regularly review and update IT policies and standards, ensuring they are aligned with SOX compliance needs.
- Mentoring and Coordination: Coordinate with both external and internal auditors to ensure the timely provision of requested evidence.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to team members for conducting SOX walkthroughs and tests
- Supported the SOX head in miscellaneous projects.
- Cultivated effective working relationships with stakeholders, management, consultants, and auditors.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Business Process Consultant
CYIENT Limited
Hyderabad
02.2008 - 11.2021
- Project KPIs for S-Bhan Hamburg and C30 Projects: Understand, create, track, and monitor monthly KPIs, including actual vs
- Planned performance by department
- Prepare and present KPIs and improvement actions in management review meetings
- Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 D, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and CMMI standards
- Internal Audits & Process Review: Plan and schedule the process reviews, release audits, and internal quality audits
- Conduct compliance review and audits for various functions (IT Projects, Network, Finance, Admin, HR etc.)
- Coordinate and facilitate internal audits, prepare reports, and ensure closure of non-conformities
- Review process artifacts/work products, identify inconsistencies, and initiate corrective actions
- Conduct gap analysis for projects / functions and train teams to close gaps
- Compliance and Support: Ensure process compliance for projects and functions
- Check the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions and report in management review meetings
- Support project teams / functions with CMMI overview, ISO & ISMS standard training, ACE tools, and QMS overviews
- Perform gap analysis for CMMI 2.0 Dev practices and train teams to implement in respective projects and functions
- Conduct gap analysis of UTC Supplier Gold requirements and prepare for customer reviews
- Scrum Master and CMMI Implementation: Ensure smooth daily, sprint, and retrospective reviews
- Implement CMMI 2.0 practices and close gaps in software development projects
- Annual Road Map and Continuous Improvement: Prepare and track the annual road map, providing insights to top management
- Drive continuous process improvement activities to eliminate and automate tasks
- Quality and Metrics Management: Prepare and provide quality-related metrics for RFPs for new customers
- Manage and prepare project group KPIs and improvement actions for senior management reviews
- Training and Guidance: Create e-learning modules for requirement management, change management process, verification process, and ISO 9001 standard & CMMI 2.0 Dev awareness
- Guide teams on using process and project management tools
- Assist the Senior Quality Assurance manager in regular activities
- Conduct induction training for new employees and update training materials
- Plan and attend knowledge sharing sessions
- Provide support and training on CMMI, ISO 9001, ISMS, QMS, and BESt tools
- Implementation and Consultation: Define and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) based on organizational requirements in line with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, IRIS Rev.02, and CMMI
- Adopt and implement CMMI 1.3 process areas in IT projects
- Provide process consultation and compliance audits for international locations
- Process Improvement: Implementing improvements in QMS, VSM, and Six Sigma projects
- Corrective Actions: Checking the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions
- SPC Techniques: Implementing SPC techniques to improve product quality
- Process Tools Implementation: Implementing tools like VOP, VOC, standard work, root cause analysis, etc
- Assisting QA Manager: Supporting the QA manager with regular activities
- QMS Database Management: Updating and maintaining the QMS database
- Achievements: Played a key role in achieving ITGC SOX compliance without any major exception from External auditor (PwC) for all the FSS in Enviri for 2022, 2023 and 2024 and earning the 'Pan on the back' awards
- Played a key role in implementing the ITGC SOX controls for new FSS in Enviri and earning the 'Pan on the back' awards
- Played a key role in achieving CMMI 2.0 Level 5 Maturity for Pratt & Whitney IT groups, earning the 'Associate of the Month' award
- Contributed to scope upgrades and successful recertification audits for ISO 9001:2015, AS 9100 D, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 27001:2005, and IRIS Rev.02, earning multiple 'Team of the Month' awards
- Executed several continuous improvement projects that led to productivity savings in UTC projects, receiving appreciation from UTC customers
- Awarded for a Six Sigma project focused on reducing customer support during project execution
Education
MBA - Total Quality Management
Sikkim Manipal University
01-2013
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
JNTU
01-2007
Skills
- Expertise in MS-Office Suite
- IT Audit Proficiency
- SOX Compliance Testing
- Proficient in Microsoft Project
- Proficient in Visio
- Service Now
- Audit Board (SOX-HUB)
- Process Optimization
- Effective Problem Resolution
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Internal Audit Expertise
Certification
- Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- Certified as ISO 9001
- Certified CMMI Associate @ CMMI Dev 2.0
- Certified as Six Sigma Green Belt
- Completed CISA (Certified International Systems Auditor) training course via 'Simpli learn' application in 2024
Accomplishments
- ITGC SOX compliance: Played a key role in achieving without any major exception from External auditor (PwC) for all the FSS in Enviri for 2022, 2023 and 2024 and earning the 'Pan on the back' awards.
- ITGC SOX controls implementation: Played a key role in implementing the ITGC SOX controls for new FSS in Enviri and earning the 'Pan on the back' awards.
- CMMI 2.0 Level 5 Maturity: Played a key role in achieving this for Pratt & Whitney IT groups, earning the 'Associate of the Month' award.
- ISO and AS Certifications: Contributed to scope upgrades and successful recertification audits for ISO 9001:2015, AS 9100 D, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 27001:2005, and IRIS Rev.02, earning multiple 'Team of the Month' awards.
- Continuous Improvement Projects: Executed several projects that led to productivity savings in UTC projects, receiving appreciation from UTC customers.
- Six Sigma Project: Awarded for a Six Sigma project focused on reducing customer support during project execution.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
Personal Information
- Passport Number: P3557957
- Date of Birth: 06/02/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior IT Governance Analyst
Enviri
11.2021 - Current
Business Process Consultant
CYIENT Limited
02.2008 - 11.2021
MBA - Total Quality Management
Sikkim Manipal University
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
JNTU
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