Praveen Kumar

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India20 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 15 years in global security operations leadership.
Expert in risk assessment and crisis management.
Proficient in data analytics for security intelligence.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Security Operations Leader with expertise in risk management and crisis response.

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Skills

Core Skills

Security Operations ManagementRisk ManagementCrisis ManagementPhysical Security

Other Skills

SecurityAccess Control ManagementIncident ManagementLean ToolsIntegrated Security SystemsAlarm ManagementVersion Control ToolsSoftware LifecycleEnglish TranslationThreat AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeExcel DashboardsAccess ControlKannadaContinuous Controls Monitoring

About

Results-driven Security Operations Leader with over 15 years of experience managing Global Security Operations Centers (RSOC/ISAAC/GSOC), crisis response, and business continuity programs across diverse multinational environments. I specialize in risk assessment, investigations, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the protection of people, assets, and brand reputation. Passionate about using data analytics tools like Power BI and Excel to enhance intelligence reporting and strengthen decision-making. Recognized for leading high-performing teams, executing large-scale security initiatives, and aligning security strategies with organizational objectives to drive resilience and operational excellence.

Experience

20 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

4 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 3 mos

Current Experience

Nvidia

RSOC Lead

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · On-site

Red hat

ISAAC Lead Analyst

Aug 2020 – Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Leading operation of India & APAC

SecuritySecurity Operations Management

Red hat india pvt. ltd.

Lead

Aug 2020 – Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Led centralized monitoring for incidents impacting operations, assets, and personnel.
Managed access control systems, badging, and certifications.
Led a team of intelligence analysts for monitoring and creating geopolitical, security risk assessments, and forecast reports for top management to ensure employee safety, protect brand reputation and enabling business.
Collaborated cross-functionally to align ISAAC operations with business continuity plans.
Training analysts in risk management and crisis response.
Supporting the team to release External/Internal advisory in any critical event throughout APAC region.
Managing internal and external Communication.

Risk ManagementCrisis Management

Vmware

Physical Security Operation Center

Mar 2015 – Jul 2020 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

 Handling India, APJ and EMEA operations
 Monthly audits
 Planning shift roster
 Updating and maintaining ERPs and SOPs
 Travel Safety and Security
Tracking travelers using I jet TrackPoint tool
Travel advisory using ISOS
 Incident and event monitoring
Monitoring global incidents and events using NC4, VCC and MitKat
Providing potential event analysis to management and coordinating with BCP team
Providing safety advisories
 Employee health check using mass communication system (SWN) during an emergency
 Investigations
 Badging and customer service
 Incident tracking

SecurityPhysical Security

Vmware india pvt. ltd.

Security Operations Center Analyst

Mar 2015 – Jul 2020 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Delivered comprehensive physical security support for multiple international regions.
Responded to and managed alarms, emergencies, and investigations.
Conducted CCTV audits and managed badge distribution across geographies.
Reported KPIs and traveler safety advisories using advanced risk monitoring platforms.

Physical Security

Mphasis

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Jun 2007 – Jul 2015 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Supported production batch cycles and participated in the full software development lifecycle.
Collaborated with onsite teams to address technical issues and escalate risks.
Prepared technical documentation and contributed to code reviews and peer learning.

Mainframe professional with 7 years of exp.

Nov 2006 – Jul 2015 · 8 yrs 8 mos

Leading a team of 5 members.
Involved in monitoring and supporting production batch cycles.
Involved in the Analysis of requirements and prepared high level & low level design documents.
Develops software as per project defined software process.
Interacts with the Onsite counterparts for any issues/queries.
Works with appropriate stakeholders to resolves project technical issues.
Identifies issues and escalates if not resolved in time.
Application and adherence to defined processes.
Contributes in peer reviews, conducts code reviews and adds value to process and product.
Demonstrates understanding of estimation methodologies.
Continuously learns and improves knowledge on application / project.