Apr 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Collaborate with clients to assess their cyber security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and develop tailored risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide thought leadership and deliver sessions on emerging cyber security trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead a team of cyber security professionals in providing cyber security advisory services to clients across various industries.
• Spearhead the implementation of cyber security solutions & controls to mitigate risks, enhance resilience, and protect critical assets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, proactive engagement, and value-driven solutions delivery

Oct 2020 – Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Responsible for Team & Business Expansion
• Developed accelerators for PAM Centre of Excellence Team to assess their security posture on an on-going basis
• Oversee the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures to safeguard clients' critical assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify emerging cyber threats

Apr 2018 – Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Prepared a POV on security landscape & emerging threats in Oil & Gas Industry (2019)
• As part of JML process improvement Oil & Gas industry , managed end-to-end project lifecycle, from scoping and planning to execution and delivery, impact assessment of in-scope applications etc. ensuring timely completion.
• Oversee the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures to safeguard clients' critical assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify emerging cyber threats

Dec 2015 – Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Implemented and configured CyberArk's suite of products to secure privileged accounts and credentials.
• Provided technical expertise and guidance to clients on best practices for privileged access security and CyberArk solutions.
• Conducted assessments of clients' existing security infrastructure to identify gaps and develop remediation plans.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and compliance, to ensure alignment of CyberArk solutions with organisational goals and objectives.
• Delivered training and knowledge transfer sessions to clients' IT and security teams on CyberArk products and capabilities and our team (Ops/ Implementation) members

Jun 2015 – Dec 2015 · 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

• As part of 2 member Security Team, I was responsible for implementation, integration & support of PAM solution ( CyberArk components). Interaction with business client for requirement gathering. Conducting the walk through and knowledge share sessions with stakeholders.
• "If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you're not sure you can do it, say yes - then learn it how to do it later" - Richard Branson, and that is exactly what happened here.

Mar 2014 – Apr 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

• Worked on legacy system of Mainframe for a leading Insurance company (Allstate). Handled code enhancements addressing client requirement or fixing the production issues using COBOL, DB2, JCL. Diagnosed production errors , rectified incorrect parameters & rescheduled jobs to ensure successful weekly production processes, system accessibility leading to updating database with client's details.
• I was also responsible for weekly reporting to management and Team. Some additional perks when you are the junior most member (fresher) of the Team. ;-)

Jun 2013 – Feb 2014 · 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Identify potential clients and business opportunities in the education sector.
• Supported seniors in lead generation, prospecting, and client follow-up activities.
• Conducted client meetings and presentations across Mumbai , contributing to wins and successful business closure.
• Assisted in developing marketing materials and presentations to showcase company products and services.

Dec 2009 – May 2013 · 3 yrs 5 mos · India

• As a freelance emcee & Event Organiser, I have had the privilege of hosting a variety of events, with a primary focus on medical conferences. My experience in this specialized field has allowed me to develop an understanding of the nuances required to engage professionals in a formal setting.
• Additionally, I have emceed events for the real estate industry, local newspapers, and school inaugurations, during my college years.
• These diverse experiences have honed my ability to adapt to different audiences and event types, ensuring successful and memorable events.