Gaurav K Datta, CPSF, CACP, Reids, CCPS, CATS, TAPA — CEO
23 yrs of hardcore exp in physical security, investigations, law enforcement liaison, risk mitigation & anti-fraud mngmnt. Expert in prevention, detection & deterrence methodologies in multi functional sectors like eComm, complex Supply Chain, IT/ITES, Telecom, Manufac., Pharma, Hospitality business environment. Honed this core competence through challenging assignments in my international security exp across 6 continents including Antarctica & working with law enforcement agencies across the world & with Corporates like Flipkart, Avaya Inc, Avon Inc, Zydus Cadila, Costa Crociere-V Ships. Expert @ electronic security & fire safety Projects (access ctrl, CCTV, IR/PR detection, biometric, server rm security, safety, FM 200). Extensive exp in VIP protect, rescue ops, emp safety, Campus evac, fire safety, bomb search & Safety/Evac training, threat call, tabletop exercise & security management. In my current role, leading the Shadowfax group for Intelligence, Security PAN India with a spread of about 650+ facilities. REID, TAPA FSR, TCC, CVIE, CSP, SSO (ISPS) Certified Specialist in, a) Security Policy Build Up, Implementation, Awareness, Ctrl & Compliance. b) Security Management (Security Patrols, duties & Training) c) Liaison with law enforcement, govt machineries & state vigilance leads. d) Material Management e) Investigations (Assets / Harassment / Accidents / Conflicts of Interest / Cyber) f) Crisis Management g) Security Management for new projects (Scope of Security,Budgeting & Cost Control) h) Rescue Ops i) Anti Narcotics lead j) Asset Protection Systems (Access Ctrl, CCTV, Visitor Management, Trvl Advisory) k) Business Continuity & Disaster Management l) Bomb Search/Evac m) VIP Protection n) Risk Assessment o) Internal theft & fraud prevention p) Canine force lead q) Counter Terrorism r) Soft Target Protection s) Industrial espionage protection t) Safety Awareness & Ctrl (VESDA, FM 200, Fire Fighting & Prevention) u) Command & Ctrl Rm setup v) Transportation Security
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Security and Risk Management expert with extensive experience in corporate environments.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 22 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Security Management
- Crisis Management
- Fraud Investigations
- Asset Protection
Career Highlights
- 23 years of experience in physical security and investigations.
- Led security operations for major corporations across six continents.
- Expert in crisis management and risk mitigation strategies.
Work Experience
Ola
Group Head (Sr Director) - Corporate Security, Fraud Investigations, Safety & 2IC Administration (2 yrs 4 mos)
Shadowfax
AVP (Head) - Asset Protection, Law Enforcement & Fraud Investigations/Chief of Ethics (2 yrs 5 mos)
Udaan.com
Corporate Head - Asset Protection Risk, Fraud Investigations, Law Enforcement & Safety (2 yrs 4 mos)
TAPA Transported Asset Protection Association
Member Board of Directors (8 mos)
Flipkart
Senior Director & BU Head - Corporate Security, Fraud Investigations, Law Enforcement & Safety (3 yrs)
Zydus Cadila
Corporate Security and Law Enforcement Head - Zydus Group (4 yrs 2 mos)
Avon Inc.
Corporate Security, Investigations & Safety Head - India (8 mos)
Wipro Limited
Manager - Corporate Security & Safety (4 mos)
Avaya Inc.
Corporate Security & Investigations Head - Asia Pacific (1 yr 1 mo)
Costa Crociere S.p.A.
Chief Security & Investigations Officer (2nd Officer) (5 yrs 9 mos)
Education
Certified Protective Security Framework (CPSF) at Academy of Security, Intelligence and Risk Studies (ASIRS), Singapore
Certification Course in Investigative Techniques at Ernst & Young LLP (EY) Certification Course in Investigative Techniques
The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation at The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation, Seattle.
Certified Anti-Counterfeiting Practioner at Certified Anti-Counterfeiting Practioner
Certified Crime Prevention Specialist (CCPS) at Chartered International Institute of Security & Crisis Management (CIISCM)
Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CATS) at Chartered International Institute of Security & Crisis Management (CIISCM)
TAPA FSR Certified Auditor. Registration # TAPA/20150908/023 at Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA)
TAPA Certified Co-ordinator (TCC) by TAPA Asia Pacific. Registration # TCC-09-2015-1039 at Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA)
Certified Vigilance and Investigation Expert (CVIE) at India Forensic
CSP (Certified Security Practitioner) at International Institute of Security and Safety Management
SSO (Ship Security Officer Cert.) of ISPS (International Security Code) at Indian Naval Academy
Certificate at Onboard Costa Crociere - Crowd & Crisis Management
Certificate at Brooksmiths Training - X Ray Systems
Certificate at Yak Maritime Academy - Elementary First Aid
Certificate at Yak Maritime Academy - Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Certificate at Yak Maritime Academy - Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
Certificate at Yak Maritime Academy - Personal Survival Techniques
B. Sc. at University of Mumbai
