Harsh Sahni

CEO

Toronto, Ontario, Canada3 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in AI Governance and Cybersecurity.
Led enterprise-wide AI risk management initiatives.
Certified AI Auditor ensuring compliance and security.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and AI Governance expert focused on regulatory compliance.

Contact

harshsahni94@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Ai GovernanceRisk ManagementAi Risk ManagementCybersecurity

Other Skills

AI LiteracyArtificial Intelligence (AI)Audit ManagementBehavioral MonitoringCommunicationComplianceCreative WritingData AnalyticsData GovernanceData PrivacyFramework AlignmentGDPRGDPR ComplianceGoogle DocsGovernance

About

As a responsible AI Leader I am focused on the intersection of governance, security, and business strategy. I partner with business leadership and Engineering heads to design AI frameworks that ensure "Speed to Market" never compromises "Security by Design." My work revolves around building the Architecture of Trust, aligning complex technical workflows with global standards like the NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and the EU AI Act. I ensure that effective governance is not a roadblock, but the blueprint that allows organizations to deploy GenAI at scale. More recently, I have been involved in bridging the gap between abstract policy and technical execution, operationalizing high-level regulations into practical internal controls. This includes designing Agentic Security models that enforce AI-Specific Zero Trust. I move beyond static RBAC to layer dynamic context-aware access, real-time behavioral monitoring, and memory protection—ensuring autonomous workflows are hardened against prompt injections, memory poisoning, and tool misuse. I establish GenAI Guardrails for privacy and human-in-the-loop validation, and lead Regulatory Mapping initiatives for OSFI, AIDA, and EU AI Act readiness. As a certified AI Auditor, I ensure that these innovations are audit-ready and resilient. Outside of the digital landscape, I am an accredited wine connoisseur, exploring the intersection of culture and geography through viticulture.

Experience

3 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Pwc canada

3 roles

Manager - AI Security & Governance

Promoted

Jun 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Toronto, ON

Architected Agentic Security & Zero Trust Frameworks: Designed "Secure-by-Design" governance for autonomous Agents. Implemented dynamic, context-aware access and real-time behavioral monitoring to harden workflows against prompt injection and memory poisoning.
Spearheaded Enterprise AI Governance Strategy: Led the end-to-end RAI program for a major financial institution. Operationalized risk controls for OSFI, AIDA, and EU AI Act readiness, bridging the gap between legal policy and engineering execution.
Directed Integrated AI Risk Assessments: Orchestrated high-stakes evaluations for GenAI & ML models. Identified critical control gaps in "Black Box" architectures and delivered remediation roadmaps aligning with NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and ISO 27001.
Operationalized the AI Lifecycle (MLOps to LLMOps): Transformed ad-hoc intake into a streamlined lifecycle management system. Integrated risk-based prioritization and human-in-the-loop monitoring, significantly reducing time-to-market for secure use cases.
Led Cross-Functional Security & Privacy Unification: Unified Cyber, Legal, and Data Science stakeholders to drive enterprise adoption of AI guardrails. Navigated organizational silos to harmonize security policies with GDPR/PIPEDA mandates.
Drove Culture & GenAI Activation: Led a firm-wide GenAI activation program to enhance AI literacy. Delivered cross-functional training that empowered business units to identify high-value, compliant AI opportunities.

AI GovernanceZero Trust FrameworksRisk ManagementNIST AI RMFISO 42001ISO 27001+3

Senior Consultant - Responsible AI & Cyber Risk

Promoted

Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos · Toronto, ON

Led client engagements to assess AI & Cybersecurity risks, developed and implemented targeted solutions to strengthen security posture and incident response capabilities
Guided clients in aligning AI and Cyber Strategy with industry frameworks (NIST, CMMI), ensuring successful compliance with SOC, ISO 42001 & 27001 requirements
Directed and led AI & security audits and vulnerability assessments, and provided actionable recommendations and overseeing remediation strategies
Designed and implemented Secure by Design principles for client services and products, resulting in enhanced security outcomes and reduced vulnerabilities
Managed complex, multi-stakeholder engagements while ensuring effective communication and collaboration between teams to achieve project objectives
Drove AI innovation through continuous learning and knowledge sharing, contributing to improved cybersecurity practices and education across client organizations

AI Risk ManagementCybersecurityComplianceIncident ResponseVulnerability AssessmentsSecure by Design

Consultant - Cybersecurity & AI Risk

Sep 2022 – Jun 2023 · 9 mos · Toronto, ON

Better

Risk Management Analyst

Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr

Conducted a thorough and comprehensive analysis of policies, practices, and governance for clients in 20 US states, successfully identifying discrepancies and vulnerabilities in compliance with federal laws and regulations. This resulted in the implementation of robust risk mitigation strategies that ensured the security and integrity of the client's assets.
Conducted extensive gap assessments against industry-standard best practices, resulting in the identification of potential risks and vulnerabilities. With my expert recommendations for risk mitigation, my clients were able to proactively manage their risks and prevent any potential breaches.
Applied industry best practices to ensure compliance with various federal policies, and constantly monitored and managed risks. My expertise in this area enabled my clients to meet their compliance requirements while staying ahead of potential threats.
Provided expert advice, findings, and recommendations to clients and team leaders on potential risks and vulnerabilities identified during assessments. My recommendations were highly valued by my clients and team leaders and led to the successful implementation of risk mitigation strategies.

Risk AnalysisComplianceRisk MitigationRisk Management

Kpmg

Risk Management Associate

Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr

Demonstrated expertise in conducting comprehensive risk assessments for public sector clients, ensuring compliance and audit standards are met with precision.
Facilitated risk identification and assurance during the transformation of public sector units, maximizing operational efficiency.
Conducted internal audits and reviews, utilizing data analytics to optimize information flow and ensure top-tier client satisfaction.
Successfully managed multiple client engagements of varying size, scope, and complexity, showcasing exceptional project management skills.

Risk AssessmentData AnalyticsInternal AuditsRisk Management