Highly accomplished and results-oriented Network and Cybersecurity professional with 28 years of progressive experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures and robust security architectures. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, drive strategic initiatives, and mitigate critical cyber threats in dynamic environments. Expertise spans network engineering, security operations, risk management, compliance, and incident response. Seeking a challenging leadership role where extensive experience and strategic vision can contribute to organizational success and security posture.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Resident Telecom Engineer for Client - Citibank
CMS Computers Ltd
Responsible for maintaining Inter & Intracity Leased Data & Voice Circuits of Citibank at Bombay, Delhi, Madras & Calcutta.
Monitored local faults and follow up with D.O.T. for remote faults; established contingency link.
Effectively handled Fault Rectification and provided connectivity solutions for the Host Machines in X.25 protocol environment.
Interfacing Standards handled: rs232, v.35, rs449 etc.
Led and facilitated cybersecurity workshops, boosting client knowledge and preparedness by 50%.
Managed security compliance projects, achieving full regulatory compliance for 90% of client systems within designated timelines.
Provided expert guidance on security architecture design, reducing clients' risk exposure by 70%.
Advised on incident response strategies, which improved clients' response times by 40%.
Raised the level of security awareness training for staff members, resulting in a 25% decrease in phishing attack success rates.
Devised proactive monitoring strategies using SIEM tools, halting 85% of potential security breaches before they occurred.
Performed forensic analysis on security incidents, resolving and remediating issues within two weeks.
Assistant Vice President (Network and security)
National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL)
03.1998 - 03.2023
Manage overall operations, effectiveness and efficiency of all NSDL infrastructure (Network LAN/WAN Operations and Service Desk/Desktop Support /Systems Administration)
Ability to understand the organization's IT strategy and to execute specific plans that ensure a cost-effective IT implementation and support structure
Experience analyzing complex Network/Server infrastructures, including planning, designing, evaluating, and execution
Establishing, running, and maintaining the configuration management and change control capability across the enterprise
Capacity planning of the enterprise's data center facilities, server, networking, storage, and backup infrastructure and support
Experience with, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions and processes
IT equipment procurement / AMC requirement planning - RFP Preparation, Proposal reviews and conducting initial negotiations with Vendor's for Cost optimisation during IT equipment procurement and AMC renewal
Preparation of Budget (Capital and Revenue), ensuring IT costs are below industry levels
Hold vendors accountable for delivery and SLA terms.
Prepare and deliver both technical and management oriented presentations.
Keep abreast of innovations in technology practices; make recommendations on new systems and solutions.
At least 15 years of experience directly managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating, and directing people as they work
Industry specific knowledge of Telecom, PCs, IT Service providers, Server / Storage Providers, Network, Security and Cloud service providers Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, manage resolution and escalate issues appropriately