Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Consulting on Technology, Security for Enterprise organizations

Dec 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Handling Cyber Resilience implementation using ISO 22301:2019 and Data Protection compliance for Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 and other Privacy frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27701.

Apr 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• Interface with Industry bodies, academic institutions on market development,policy advisory, technology absorption, etc.

Sep 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Building Insurtech Applications for Cyber Insurance

May 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 10 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Editing of articles, features from invited specialists, experts on Insurance, Insurtech.
• Conducting interviews panel discussions with experts in Insurance, Banking.

Mar 2014 – Jun 2021 · 7 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore · On-site

• Implementing and overseeing the cybersecurity program and achieving compliance with ISO 27001 cybersecurity standards and applicable policy, regulations and legislation.
• Managing business continuity and disaster recovery as per ISO 22301 standard.
• Implementing Data Protection and privacy requirements as per GDPR and HIPAA regulations.

Mar 2013 – Feb 2014 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Implemented ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (2nd TPA in India) and ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System (1st TPA in India).

Jun 2009 – Oct 2012 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area · On-site

• Security and Operations for Financial Services

Aug 2006 – Nov 2008 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Launched the Insurance BPO division for UTITSL.
• Secured pioneering insurance BPO contracts
• Policy Administration services for HDFC Standard Life
• Independent Audit of TPA Claims for PSU General Insurers
• Claims administration for Central Govt. Health Scheme

Aug 2003 – Jun 2006 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Handled the total revamp of the Core Health Insurance systems, processes, technology.
• Successfully handled Change management, Process Maturity and Reengineering by using ISO 9001 implementation and certification to achieve scalability and institutionalization.
• Implemented Information Security processes conforming to BS7799:2002 requirements.

Jan 2000 – Aug 2003 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

• Head of Indian unit handling a team of senior SAP Business Intelligence and New Dimensional products like APO, SEM, CRM.
• Implemented a JV for CAD/CAM/CAE services. Won pioneering contract from Ford Australia.

Jun 1992 – Jun 1994 · 2 yrs · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Member of 5 member team that established UTI Bank (renamed as Axis Bank) from concept to going live of the first branch at Ahmedabad.
• First branch inaugurated by the Union Finance Minister, Dr.Manmohan Singh.
• Prepared the Business Plan for Axis Bank under the guidance of Executive Director, UTI.
• Developed the IT Strategy for UTI Bank.
• Project Management of entire IT for the inaugural branch at Ahmedabad.
• Pioneered the usage of ATMs from Diebold and payment systems from ACI.
• Handled the selection and implementation of the Banking Software platform from amongst 25 international and domestic solutions. Finalised on ISBS from TCS over Banks2000 from Infosys for inaugural branch.
• Finalised a partnership with an international Banking Software major for customising and rollout of the international solution for all subsequent branches.

Feb 1989 – Jan 2000 · 10 yrs 11 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Various aspects of IT in Mutual Fund operations.
• Prepared the Business Strategy and IT Strategy for UTI Securities.
• Project managed the implementation of TIBCO-based solution for real-time securities trading - a first in India.

Jan 1989 – Feb 1989 · 1 mo · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Developed applications on Prime Systems

Aug 1988 – Dec 1988 · 4 mos · Greater Chennai Area

• Work in affiliate software company - Swathi Enterprises
• Worked in Ingres 4GL and RDBMS for Reliance Industries Inventory Management System
• Worked in Informix 4GL and RDBMS for Binny Industries Inventory Management System
• Developed Sales Management system for Hindustan Lever in Clipper.