Prakash Patel

CEO

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India18 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led ISO 27001:2022 certification for global operations.
Established GDPR compliance framework for payroll.
Integrated security in CI/CD pipelines for DevSecOps.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and IT Governance expert with extensive experience in compliance and risk management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Information SecurityData Privacy

Other Skills

ISO 27001 Lead AuditorCEHCybersecurityGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Risk AssessmentBusiness Continuity PlanningIT Infrastructure ManagementITIL Process ImplementationData protection officerGovernance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)CISOVAPTTenable NessusKali LinuxNmap

About

Experienced IT leader serving as AVP – Infrastructure & Security, overseeing information security and data privacy as CISO and DPO. I specialise in aligning technology, security, and compliance to support business objectives in regulated environments. Certified ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, CEH, and ITIL professional, with proven success in leading internal and external audits, managing GRC frameworks, and maintaining Cyber Essentials and GDPR compliance. I oversee IT governance, risk management, and policy implementation, while supporting clients through end-to-end security processes and assurance. Skilled in building secure, resilient systems and driving continuous improvement across infrastructure and data protection.

Experience

18 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Brain payroll

AVP IT Infra & Security

Jun 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

Spearheaded the end-to-end design, implementation, and management of the
Information Security Management System (ISMS); successfully secured ISO
27001:2022 certification across the global group.
Led internal security audits and served as primary liaison for external certification bodies.
Designed and managed an enterprise-wide Information Security Management
System (ISMS) covering governance, operational, and technical controls.
Established enterprise Risk Register, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), and Security Playbooks aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.
Recognized GDPR compliance lead for payroll operations, architecting and governing an enterprise-wide privacy framework aligned with lawful processing, accountability, and robust security controls.
Established comprehensive ROPA governance, conducted risk-based DPIAs for high-risk processing, implemented Data Subject Rights (DSAR) management, and strengthened third-party data processing agreements.
Designed compliant cross-border data transfer mechanisms (SCCs/IDTAs), enforced data retention and minimization practices, and operationalized
breach response procedures to ensure regulatory defensibility across India, UK, and EU jurisdictions.
Ensured high availability and operational continuity of business-critical payroll platforms and enterprise infrastructure.
Achieved and maintained Cyber Essentials certification for UK-facing operations.
Established a structured ITIL v4-based IT Service Management framework covering Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes.
Implemented formal Change Advisory Board (CAB) governance to control production releases and infrastructure changes, reducing operational risks.
Integrated security controls within CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps), embedding Privacy by Design across the development lifecycle, and led organization-wide security awareness training for 200+ employees.

ISO 27001 Lead AuditorCEHCybersecurityGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Risk AssessmentBusiness Continuity Planning+5

I-serve systems pvt. ltd.

IT Manager

Dec 2017 – Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

Identifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update software and systems
Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organization
Designing training programs and workshops for staff
Running regular checks on network and data security
Conducting regular system audits
Overseeing and determining time frames for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages.
Managing and reporting on the allocation of IT budget
Providing direction for IT team members
Identifying opportunities for team training and skills advancement

Elitser technologies llc

Technical Consultant

Jun 2016 – Nov 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos · United Arab Emirates

Project implementation of Monitoring Tools (OpManager, AD Manager Plus, AD Audit Plus, desktop central, Exchange Reporter, AD Self Service Password Manager Pro)
Client Visit & Remote Support for all above mention monitoring tools.
Product training and consultancy as per the client environment.
Project Documentation submission.
Support and troubleshooting of related applications.
Take part in customer workshops to determine their requirements and to help them understand the 'art of the possible'.
Helping customers to automate processes to improve efficiencies and streamline processes.
Take part in complex tasks such as migrations, upgrades and performance tuning.
Assisting with the estimation of new projects.
Working with the Sales team to define new projects

Microlink solution pvt.ltd.

Sr. Engineer IT Services

Apr 2014 – May 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Near FR Cinema SG Highway Ahmedabad

Project implementation (for Server & Storage)
Support on existing projects
Research & development on different platform & applications as per project requirement
Providing support to client by remote, telephonic and by visit.
SharePoint 2013 Administrator

Asian media & marketing group

Information System Manager

Sep 2008 – Mar 2014 · 5 yrs 6 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

Roles & Responsibilities:
Managing Data Servers, Active Directory Domain, AVAYA System.
Cisco Router Configuration (Netting, Tunnel between routes) Router Configuration.
Technical Remote Support for your UK and USA offices.
Managing more than 200 computers with multiple servers.
Maintaining the inventory of the computer systems. (Server, Desktop,). Solving software and hardware-network-virus-related problems.
Communicate to Vendors and manage the AMC and routine system support and upgrades.
Manage voice support systems VoIP minutes, PRI Lines. Vonage systems etc.
Managing servers, chassis system, NAS & SAN storage.
Manage and Configure email servers like Google workspace & Office 366.
Microsoft Exchange 2010 Install configures and manages.
Leading IT team of the head office (UK) and other branches (India, USA).
Visited onsite (UK) for project management and technical support

R b institute of management studies (rbims)

System Administrator

Feb 2008 – Jul 2008 · 5 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Roles & Responsibilities:
Design the whole network system. Wi-fi campus
Maintaining the inventory of the computer systems. (Server, Desktop,). Solving software-hardware-network-virus related problems of the users as well as students of R.B. Institute of Management Studies
Escalating the same to the AMC vendor if required and solve it as soon as possible

Iipm

Support System Administrator

Jan 2007 – Feb 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo

Roles & Responsibilities:
Maintaining the inventory of the computer systems. (Server, Desktop, Thin Client, Laptop). Installed & Distribute Approx. 90 Nos. of Laptop on the time of starting of new batch of management students
Solving software-hardware-network-virus related problems of the users as well as students of IIPM, Ahmadabad.
Escalating the same to the AMC vendor if required and solve it as soon as possible.
Monitoring the VPN connectivity with HCL to ensure the maximum utilization of the link.
Weekly & Monthly Backup of users Data & Outlook Mail Data.