Akshatha M ā Associate Consultant
I'm Akshatha, an experienced professional in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), specializing in developing and implementing frameworks that ensure a holistic approach to risk management and regulatory compliance. - Over the past few years, I've played a pivotal role in transforming Olacabs through strategic GRC initiatives. From revamping policies and procedures to spearheading the implementation of automation tools, my focus has been on efficiency, accuracy, and encouraging a culture of compliance awareness. - I played a key role in the development and implementation of the Ola's GRC framework ensuring holistic approach to Risk and Compliance. - Established and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering a collaborative approach to GRC initiatives. - I led the implementation of Automated Employee Security Awareness Program resulting in a 90% reduction in manual efforts. Developed and delivered security training programs on compliance, policies tailored to the organization's needs and industry regulations to enhance organizational awareness. - Additionally, I've successfully orchestrated regulatory compliance audits, achieving zero major findings and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and standards. My proficiency extends to ISO 27001, PCI DSS, RBI, IRDAI, and GDPR compliance, where I've not only guided my organization through audits but also implemented fixes and improvements aligning with the standards. š” Highlights of my expertise: **ISO 27001**: Successfully navigated external audits with no significant issues, earning praise for ISO 27001 compliance. **PCI DSS**: Collaborated closely with QSAs, resolved compliance gaps, and ensured alignment with PCI DSS 4.0 standards. **RBI and IRDAI**: Demonstrated a strong grasp of cyber security guidelines, leading the organization in self-assessments for strict adherence. **GDPR**: Maintained meticulous documentation, collaborated with auditors, and upheld the organization's commitment to GDPR compliance. **Third-Party Risk Assessment**: Assisted in the development of security assessment criteria, conducted vendor reviews, and provided recommendations for security improvements. š¤ Let's connect! If you share a passion for elevating GRC standards, navigating compliance landscapes, or simply want to exchange insights, feel free to reach out.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Governance, Risk, and Compliance expert in the SaaS industry.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 9 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Governance, Risk Management, And Compliance (grc)
- Project Management
- Cyber Risk Management
- Third Party Risk Management (tprm)
- Threat & Vulnerability Management
- Web Application Security
- Application Security
Career Highlights
- Led successful GRC initiatives at Ola, transforming compliance culture.
- Achieved zero major findings in regulatory compliance audits.
- Implemented automated security awareness programs, reducing manual efforts by 90%.
Work Experience
NXP Semiconductors
Senior Lead Information Security Business Analyst (10 mos)
Ola
GRC Lead (1 yr 11 mos)
Assistant Manager GRC (1 yr)
Security Engineer III (4 mos)
Security Engineer II (1 yr)
Security Engineer I (2 yrs)
Cigital, Inc (A Part of Synopsys)
Associate Consultant (2 yrs 5 mos)
Education
Bachelor's Degree at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, BANGALORE
at MES Chaitanya PU College
High School at Lions English High School, Sirsi
High School at M R Sakhare English Medium School, Hubli
at MHPS Balikoppa, Siddapur
