Oct 2022 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos · Hybrid

• Served as a cybersecurity advisor and auditor supporting organisations in strengthening their information security governance, risk management practices, and compliance readiness. The role involved guiding enterprises through the development and implementation of robust cybersecurity governance frameworks aligned with international security standards and regulatory expectations. Led advisory & audit engagements focused on building structured security management systems, improving control design, and strengthening evidence-based audit readiness across technology environments.

Sep 2020 – Sep 2022 · 2 yrs

• Provided group-level leadership for information security governance, IT risk oversight, and technology audit assurance across a complex multinational enterprise environment. The role involved strengthening enterprise control maturity and standardising security governance practices across multiple business units and operating regions. Responsible for identifying systemic technology risks across critical domains including identity and access management, change governance, third-party risk exposure and regulatory compliance frameworks. Worked closely with technology and business leadership to improve transparency around enterprise risk exposure and to build structured remediation programs that ensured accountability and long-term risk reduction. A key focus of the role was the development of consistent audit methodologies and governance frameworks that improved comparability of audit outcomes across group companies while strengthening overall assurance maturity.

Apr 2019 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Client: Unilever
• Led enterprise technology risk and audit initiatives within a complex enterprise IT landscape supporting large-scale business and manufacturing operations. The role focused on strengthening risk governance across enterprise technology systems, infrastructure environments, and integrated application landscapes. Partnered with senior leadership to define risk-based audit strategies, establish structured audit programs, and align audit priorities with business and operational risk exposure. A major component of the role involved building and operationalizing enterprise disaster recovery and business continuity governance frameworks, ensuring that critical systems were supported by clearly defined recovery strategies and organizational accountability for resilience planning.

Oct 2017 – Mar 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Client: Unilever
• Supported enterprise IT risk and compliance initiatives within a large corporate technology environment, focusing on strengthening governance across enterprise applications, infrastructure systems, and integrated technology platforms. Responsible for evaluating technology controls, identifying risk exposures, and supporting structured remediation programs that improved compliance readiness and internal control effectiveness. Worked closely with business and IT stakeholders to embed stronger governance practices across technology operations and to align audit programs with organisational risk priorities. The role also involved supporting enterprise initiatives focused on improving resilience, strengthening control documentation, and ensuring that IT governance frameworks were aligned with internal risk management expectations.

Dec 2016 – Sep 2017 · 9 mos

• Client: Unilever
• Worked as a technology risk consultant supporting enterprise organisations in improving IT governance, compliance readiness, and risk management practices. The role involved assessing technology environments to identify operational and security risks, evaluating control frameworks, and recommending improvements that strengthened enterprise governance. Collaborated with technology teams and leadership stakeholders to align IT processes with internal audit expectations and regulatory requirements. Contributed to the development of structured risk documentation, audit evidence preparation, and remediation planning initiatives designed to strengthen organisational confidence in technology controls.

May 2016 – Jul 2016 · 2 mos

• Client: Unilever
• Contributed to enterprise technology initiatives by supporting business analysis activities across IT systems and process transformation programs. The role involved collaborating with business stakeholders and technical teams to understand operational requirements, analyse process gaps, and document functional specifications for technology improvements. Focused on bridging communication between business operations and IT delivery teams to ensure that technology implementations aligned with organisational needs and operational workflows. The role also supported testing coordination, documentation management, and stakeholder communication, helping to ensure smooth delivery of technology solutions within complex enterprise environments.

Jan 2009 – Apr 2016 · 7 yrs 3 mos

• Managed franchise operations and business development activities while overseeing technology services and operational delivery. Responsible for building and managing client relationships, supervising service operations, and ensuring the effective delivery of technical solutions and support services. The role involved managing teams, coordinating technical service delivery, and ensuring operational efficiency across franchise operations. In addition to operational leadership, the role required strong client engagement and business management capabilities, including service quality oversight and performance management.

Jan 2008 – Aug 2008 · 7 mos · India

Mar 1994 – Dec 2007 · 13 yrs 9 mos · India

• Programmer, Systems & Network Support Engineer, EDP Head, SAP Consultant