Rahul Shukla — CEO

As Associate Director (CISO & DPO) at Freecharge, I lead the organization’s cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy strategy, ensuring resilient protection of critical financial platforms, customer data, and digital payment ecosystems. With 9+ years of experience across security governance, risk management, and secure engineering, I focus on building scalable, regulation-ready security and privacy programs aligned with business growth. Key Expertise: Cybersecurity & Privacy Leadership — Driving enterprise-wide security and privacy initiatives, aligning them with business objectives and regulatory frameworks including RBI guidelines, DPDP Act, PCI DSS, and global best practices. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) — Establishing governance structures, risk management programs, and compliance roadmaps across ISO 27001, regulatory audits, and data protection requirements. Security Operations & Cyber Resilience — Strengthening SOC capabilities, threat detection, incident response, and crisis management to ensure operational continuity and resilience against evolving threats. Data Protection & Privacy Governance — Serving as Data Protection Officer to implement privacy-by-design, data lifecycle controls, consent management, and regulatory readiness for data protection laws. Cloud, Application & Payments Security — Securing cloud-native infrastructure, APIs, digital payment platforms, and third-party ecosystems through architecture reviews and continuous assurance. Executive & Regulatory Engagement — Partnering with leadership, regulators, auditors, and stakeholders to embed security and privacy into strategic decision-making and product innovation. Program Maturity & Culture Building — Advancing security maturity through automation, metrics-driven governance, awareness programs, and fostering a security-first culture. Committed to enabling trusted digital innovation by balancing security, privacy, compliance, and business agility.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech cybersecurity leader with expertise in governance and risk management.

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Experience: 9 yrs

Skills

Cybersecurity & Privacy Leadership
Governance, Risk & Compliance (grc)
Cybersecurity Leadership & Strategy

Career Highlights

Expert in aligning cybersecurity with business growth.
Proven track record in regulatory compliance and risk management.
Leader in building resilient security ecosystems.

Work Experience

Freecharge

Associate Director of Security (CISO) (2 mos)

C2treds

Head of Information Security CISO (4 mos)

India International Depository IFSC Limited (IIDI)

Manager Information Security (9 mos)

Motadata

Senior Security Analyst (1 yr 3 mos)

Security Analyst (1 yr 1 mo)

Udeels Technologies Pvt Ltd

Security Analyst (5 yrs 5 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech at RK University

Rahul Shukla

CEO

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India9 yrs experience

Key Highlights

Expert in aligning cybersecurity with business growth.
Proven track record in regulatory compliance and risk management.
Leader in building resilient security ecosystems.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech cybersecurity leader with expertise in governance and risk management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cybersecurity & Privacy LeadershipGovernance, Risk & Compliance (grc)Cybersecurity Leadership & Strategy

Other Skills

CybersecurityData ProtectionPrivacy GovernanceRisk ManagementSecurity OperationsGovernanceCloud SecurityComplianceSecurity AuditsManagementCybersecurity Incident ManagementInformation SystemsIncident ManagementSecurity Operations ManagementDPDP

About

Experience

9 yrs

Total Experience

2 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

2 mos

Current Experience

Freecharge

Associate Director of Security (CISO)

Feb 2026 – Present · 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Leading the organization’s information security, cyber resilience, data protection, and privacy programs to safeguard customers, partners, and business operations. Responsible for aligning security and privacy strategy with business objectives while ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry requirements.
Key responsibilities:
Define and execute the enterprise security and privacy roadmap covering cloud, applications, infrastructure, and data
Serve as CISO and Data Protection Officer, overseeing cyber risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance
Strengthen security architecture, SOC effectiveness, incident response, and threat management capabilities
Drive privacy governance in line with applicable data protection laws and regulatory expectations
Lead security for digital products, payments ecosystem, APIs, and cloud environments
Establish robust third-party risk management and secure SDLC practices
Engage with regulators, auditors, and executive leadership on security and privacy posture
Build a security-first culture through awareness, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
Focused on enabling business growth through trust, resilience, and secure innovation.

CybersecurityData ProtectionPrivacy GovernanceRisk ManagementSecurity OperationsCybersecurity & Privacy Leadership+1

C2treds

Head of Information Security CISO

Oct 2025 – Feb 2026 · 4 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid

As the Head of Information Security (CISO) at C2TReDS, I lead the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management functions, ensuring robust protection of critical financial systems and data. With over 8 years of experience across IT security governance, risk management, and software development, I specialize in building resilient and compliant security ecosystems aligned with regulatory and business objectives.
Key Expertise:
Cybersecurity Leadership & Strategy – Directing enterprise-wide information security initiatives, aligning them with business goals and regulatory frameworks such as SEBI Cybersecurity Framework, IFSCA, and CSCRF.
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) – Designing and managing security governance models, risk assessment programs, and compliance roadmaps based on ISO 27001, RBI, and data protection standards.
Security Operations & Incident Response – Overseeing proactive monitoring, detection, and response mechanisms to mitigate emerging threats and ensure operational resilience.
Stakeholder & Regulatory Collaboration – Engaging with senior leadership, regulators, and cross-functional teams to ensure security priorities are integrated into business strategy and compliance mandates.
Process Optimization & Program Maturity – Enhancing cybersecurity maturity through process automation, policy development, and continuous improvement of security frameworks.
Cloud & SaaS Security – Managing security of cloud-native and SaaS platforms, including third-party risk assessments to safeguard data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
With a strong track record in strengthening security postures and leading high-impact security programs, I am passionate about building trust-driven, secure, and compliant digital ecosystems. My focus is on anticipating evolving threats, driving innovation in cybersecurity, and embedding a culture of proactive risk management across the organization.