SRIKANTH KANDOTI
Director
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Accomplished Information Security Leader with over two decades of experience, poised to advance into strategic leadership roles within the cybersecurity realm. Demonstrates comprehensive risk management expertise and collaborative approach to cybersecurity challenges. Recognized for steering significant projects across global companies such as Novartis, Wells Fargo, Standard Chartered, Citi and Barclays. Fortified digital defenses and compliance frameworks, earning praise for driving automation and cost-saving initiatives. Implemented automated compliance assessments that improved risk management accuracy by 25%, enabling teams to focus on strategic initiatives while reducing manual review time by over 30 hours each month.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Director, Information Security
Novartis Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, Telangana
07.2020 - 09.2024
- Led Cyber Security teams and ensured 0 SLA miss Security Incidents every week.
- Compiled comprehensive monthly reports and PowerPoint presentations to the Chief Security Officer, detailing IT Security health posture metrics that resulted in a 30% increase in compliance visibility across critical organizational functions.
- Spearheaded 2 product innovation projects to improve the resilience metrics related to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery requirements for the vital Novartis applications.
- Supervised controls assurance programs for crown jewel applications to validate adherence to standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
- Executed 5 new Compliance programs and 10 new projects in the span of last 4 years to improve security health posture for Cyber SOC and Digital Transformation teams.
- Developed comprehensive tracking mechanisms for monitoring progress across top-priority projects yielding measurable improvements—increased task adherence rates from 70% to above 90%, ensuring optimal resource allocation at every stage.
Assistant Vice President
Wells Fargo EGS India
Hyderabad, Telangana
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Innovated a groundbreaking concept leading to the approval of two patents at Wells Fargo, streamlining banking processes which improved transaction speed and reduced customer onboarding time by three significant weeks on average.
- Managed cyber risks for 500 critical Bank applications, addressing a wide spectrum of threats from advanced vulnerabilities inherent in digital infrastructures.
ISMS Manager
Yash Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad, Telangana
10.2014 - 02.2017
- Executed security initiatives, articulate best practices and revised security policies that helped Organization-wide compliance with PCI DSS, HIPAA, SSAE 16 and ISO standards like ISO 27001:2013, ISO 31000, ISO 22301 and other regulatory requirements.
- Steered successful implementation of Information Security management controls across 6 Data Centers.
- Steered 2 external audit engagements and 6 Client audits in the 3 years’ service.
Assistant Vice President
Barclays Technology Centre India Pvt. Ltd (Barclays Bank)
Pune, Maharashtra
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Completed 12 internal audit trails for critical applications in 1 year.
- Rectified six critical application vulnerabilities across four departments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and preventing potential data breaches, exceeding initial remediation goals by 20%.
- Led teams performing security reviews for assessing security health posture of Barclays Bank's critical applications, governed
processes as SME, managing DLP & other security incidents.
GIS Associate Manager
Scope International India Pvt. Ltd (Standard Chartered Bank)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Governed security access controls & policies for 1500 Standard Chartered Bank applications running in production environment.
- Maintained the security compliance and supervised the change management for 700 Standard Chartered web applications to align with the global standards for Information protection.
- Trained and mentored 15 security analysts while maintaining 100% KPI.
Manager ISA
Wipro Technology Services Ltd (Citi Bank)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
02.2005 - 08.2010
- Conferred with 2 Innovation Awards for significant cost savings through automation efforts in December 2009.
- Winner of prestigious 'Praise Award' for operational excellence in Citigroup Information Technology division.
- Ensured audit compliance using conflict resolution skills, prioritization, timely review and strategic vision for 1500 Citibank applications
System Engineer
Slash Networks Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad, Telangana
09.2003 - 02.2005
- Delivered innovation management processes which enhanced service delivery efficiency for approximately 20 worldwide clients; this initiative led to an increase in client satisfaction ratings by more than two points on average.
- Diagnosed and resolved critical server and network issues for global clients using systematic troubleshooting, decreasing average resolution time to under 3 hours, resulting in increased business development.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Berhampur 07.1999 - 08.2003
Skills
Audit
Certification
CISSP
Cricket, Hiking, Reading
Right hand batsman with versatility in bowling medium phase
Loves hiking, treks and exploring new places
Loves reading spirituality, strategy and latest cyber security articles
Timeline
Director, Information Security
Novartis Healthcare Pvt Ltd
07.2020 - 09.2024
Assistant Vice President
Wells Fargo EGS India
04.2017 - 07.2020
ISMS Manager
Yash Technologies Pvt. Ltd
10.2014 - 02.2017
Assistant Vice President
Barclays Technology Centre India Pvt. Ltd (Barclays Bank)
07.2013 - 09.2014
GIS Associate Manager
Scope International India Pvt. Ltd (Standard Chartered Bank)
08.2010 - 07.2013
Manager ISA
Wipro Technology Services Ltd (Citi Bank)
02.2005 - 08.2010
System Engineer
Slash Networks Pvt. Ltd
09.2003 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
07.1999 - 08.2003
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