14 years keeping data safe! Skilled in leading security teams, building secure systems, and staying ahead of cyber threats.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
5
Certification
Work History
Asian Paints
Lead Specialist- Information Security
11.2020 - Current
Job overview
Bought Visibility on Security Maturity: Led assessments to identify security gaps, charted a course for improvement, and established key metrics (KPIs) to measure progress
Secured IT-OT Convergence: Championed the Purdue Architecture, creating a secure communication bridge between IT and critical OT systems
Shielded OT Infrastructure: Spearheaded initiatives to evaluate technologies, fortifying OT defenses
Prevented Data Leaks: Implemented robust tools and processes to safeguard sensitive data, minimizing the risk of insider breaches
Empowered the Human Firewall: Led innovative programs to cultivate a security-conscious workforce, making them the strongest line of defense
Standardized Security Practices: Established design, implementation, and certification of ISO 27001:2013, ensuring a standardized and rigorous approach to information security across the organization
Streamlined Secure Development: Championed a "shift left" approach in the SDLC, integrating security best practices from the get-go
Kotak Life Insurance
Chief Manager- Information Security
11.2018 - 11.2020
Job overview
Third-Party Risk Mitigation: Designed and implemented a program to proactively identify and manage cyber threats posed by third parties engaged in various business initiatives
Zero Trust Champion: Adoption of a Zero Trust security model for information security operations, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to minimize access privileges and fortify our defenses
Enhanced Threat Detection: Spearheaded initiatives to refine threat detection use cases, leading to a significant reduction in Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) from cyberattacks.
HCL Infosystems
Project Lead
06.2017 - 11.2018
Job overview
Securing the Network: Led Security operations, managing firewalls, forward proxies, WAFs, antivirus solutions, and a SIEM system
This comprehensive approach safeguards Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd's network against ever-changing cyber threats
Tech Savvy & Strategic: As a Level 3 Network Security SME and valued member of the COE team, actively evaluate new security technologies.
Tech Mahindra
Sr. Security Analyst
10.2014 - 06.2017
Job overview
Spearheading Network & Endpoint Security: As a Team Lead, I manage and implement network security and endpoint security products, ensuring comprehensive protection for Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.'s IT infrastructure.
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Sr. IT Associate
11.2010 - 10.2014
Job overview
Optimizing RIL's Network: As part of the NOC team, I manage network operations for Reliance Industries Limited Headquarters and regional offices
This includes tasks like upgrading core network and wireless infrastructure, implementing configuration changes, and ensuring smooth network performance for all locations.
Education
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India
Bachelor Of Engineering
06.2010
University Overview
Skills
Risk Assessment & Treatment
Cyber Security KPI's & Metrics designing
OT Security SME
ISO 27001:2013 Implementation
Third Party Risk Management & Audit
Data Security Governance
Dev Sec Ops
Red Teaming AI Risks
Certification
Certified Information Systems Security Professional, ISC, 2023
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