VIDHYA SAGAR PAKKALA
Hyderabad
Summary
Risk and Compliance professional with 16 years of expertise in operational and financial audits, specializing in risk management strategies that enhance business performance. Demonstrated success in managing third-party risk and internal compliance through data-driven insights. Experienced in team leadership and project delivery, with a strong focus on strategic planning and operational efficiency. Proven ability to drive process improvements and implement innovative solutions that boost productivity and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - Internal Audit
Verizon Data Services India Private Limited.
Hyderabad
07.2024 - Current
- Led internal audits to assess vendor information security compliance with standards and policies.
- Contributed to the development of annual audit plans inline with organization objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and control deficiencies.
- Conducted risk assessments to prioritize audit activities based on organizational needs.
- Trained staff on audit procedures and best practices for continuous improvement efforts.
- Communicated audit findings and recommendations to senior management effectively.
- Monitored the progress of management action plans implemented by action plan owners.
- Ensured all audit engagements were conducted in accordance with Verizon Internal Audit (VIA) audit methodology.
- Assessed compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained effective communication between auditing team members throughout the audit cycle.
- Developed audit plans (5 standalone and 2 integrated) for each engagement, establishing the scope, objectives, and timeline.
- Coordinated scheduling requirements among clients and auditing team members.
- Prepared observations impact analysis documents that summarized audit findings and recommended corrective actions.
- Identified process improvement opportunities through data analysis and benchmarking studies.
- Interacted with various levels of staff within the organization to obtain information necessary for completion of engagements.
Manager
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Led a high-performing team of five professionals to achieve strategic objectives.
- Managed Privacy Impact Assessment program for third-party systems, identifying key risks and mitigation strategies.
- Oversaw CASB exception process, conducting requirement analysis and recommending risk mitigation measures.
- Directed CIMP process for consulting engagements, performing DLP audits to safeguard brand reputation.
- Conducted Insider Risk Program investigations, auditing access controls to enhance client trust.
- Executed client proposal and engagement risk assessments, ensuring compliance with GDPR and GLBA.
- Managed risk assessment programs for critical mergers and acquisitions to support strategic growth.
- Executed annual privacy verification initiatives in accordance with U.S. data privacy laws.
Consultant/Senior Consultant
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
07.2012 - 06.2022
- Stakeholder alignment across several key global engagements to deliver excellence framework across the EMEA region.
- Coached and mentored junior staff on the team and designed a high performing team
- Program managed complex and fast-paced deliverables with competing concurrent priorities
- Manage global portfolio risk for future engagement opportunities through active intervention and support when appropriate.
- Derived critical data insight large data sets to produce clear, insightful, and concise reports demonstrating analytical and problem-solving skills leveraging Tableau.
- Proficient in strengthening and maintaining current business through constant communication, dependable project delivery, and trustworthy relations.
Sr. Member Technical
ADP Private Limited
Hyderabad
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Readiness reviews for external assessments with consulting
- ISO (27001, 9001,14001), CMMi
- Managed and led several six sigma initiatives, agile focus groups to drive business process improvements using process performance baselines and models using Minitab, Crystal ball
- Leadership alignment on compliance posture across several lines of business
- Data analysis using statistical tool ‘Minitab’ to assess process & project health
Quality Analyst
GSS Infotech Ltd
Hyderabad
06.2008 - 07.2011
- Designed internal controls to optimize Capability Maturity Model of the organization.
- Designed and optimized process performance baselines and prediction models.
- Planning and execution of information security audits
Education
Bachelor's - law
Osmania University
Hyderabad07.2015
Master's - computer applications
Osmania University
Hyderabad07.2006
Skills
- Compliance audits experienced
- Confidentiality and privacy audits expert
- Confidential information management plans expert
- Data analysis and reporting experienced
- Data privacy laws (GDPR, DPF) skillful
- Process definition and implementation experienced
- Proposal and contract reviews are experienced
- Strategy definition and enablement experienced
- Third-party risk assessment experienced
- Process improvement
- Technology internal auditing
- Program and project management
Certification
- Privacy Professional
- Scrum Master
- IT Infrastructure Library
- CISA (Pursuing)
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
GLOBAL EXPERIENCE AND VISA STATUS
- International audit experience focusing on cross border, third party and regulatory compliance risks
- Holds UK+Ireland business VISA, valid till Mar'29
Timeline
Manager - Internal Audit
Verizon Data Services India Private Limited.
07.2024 - Current
Manager
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2022 - 06.2024
Consultant/Senior Consultant
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2012 - 06.2022
Sr. Member Technical
ADP Private Limited
08.2011 - 07.2012
Quality Analyst
GSS Infotech Ltd
06.2008 - 07.2011
Bachelor's - law
Osmania University
Master's - computer applications
Osmania University
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