Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Visionary Cybersecurity & Infra Leader | 16+ Years Across BFSI, Healthcare, Retail | India | UAE | APAC I’m a strategic cybersecurity leader with over 16 years of experience building secure, compliant, and resilient technology environments across regulated industries including insurance, healthcare, and luxury retail. My core expertise lies in leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs, transforming IT governance, and aligning GRC frameworks with business and ESG priorities. Currently serving as AVP – IT Infra & Cybersecurity for a 3,000+ user IRDAI-regulated organization across India, UAE, and Qatar, I spearhead all aspects of IT and InfoSec strategy. This includes designing cyber-first enterprise architectures, embedding advanced threat protection (EDR, NAC, SIEM, WAF), and delivering real-time board-level risk intelligence. Cybersecurity Excellence: Built zero-deviation audit frameworks under ISO 27001, SOC2, and NIST. Led the creation of robust TPRM programs and established risk-aware cultures across enterprise teams. Digital Infra & Cloud Strategy: Successfully modernized networks and cloud infrastructure (Azure, Oracle) while achieving 99.9% uptime and delivering 15% YoY IT cost savings through smart CAPEX/OPEX management. CXO & Board Collaboration: A trusted advisor to CXOs and board members, I translate complex risks into executive-level insights—enabling informed decision-making with ESG-aligned reporting. Previous Highlights: At Kalyan Jewellers, I managed IT operations for 140+ global branches, established a state-of-the-art Data Center, and deployed unified UTM systems that significantly enhanced security and reduced costs. I bring a balance of technical depth, strategic leadership, and business alignment—ensuring cybersecurity isn’t just reactive but a driver of long-term enterprise value. I’m open to leadership opportunities in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and globally across UAE, Qatar, Singapore, and Malaysia. Let’s connect if you’re building secure, scalable, and regulatory-compliant IT ecosystems. #CybersecurityLeadership #DigitalRiskStrategy #InformationSecurity #GRC #CloudSecurity #ITInfrastructure #ExecutiveHiring #CybersecurityTalent #GlobalITLeadership #MiddleEastJobs
Enterprise-Wide Cybersecurity Strategy: Architected and executed a Cyber-First roadmap by integrating next-gen security technologies including EDR, NAC, SIEM, and WAF, ensuring robust protection of hybrid infrastructure and sensitive healthcare data across India, UAE, and Qatar. GRC & Regulatory Compliance Leadership: Operationalized enterprise-wide GRC frameworks by embedding ISO 27001, SOC2, IRDAI, and NIST compliance into IT processes. Maintained zero non-compliance findings across audits and regulatory inspections, strengthening the organization’s governance posture. Third-Party Risk & Vendor Governance: Built and institutionalized a TPRM (Third-Party Risk Management) program with structured vendor onboarding, SLA monitoring, compliance scoring, and risk profiling—enhancing digital supply chain security. IT Infrastructure Modernization: Led hybrid cloud transformation initiatives across 20+ locations, integrating Azure and Oracle Cloud, enhancing Data Center operations, and modernizing network infrastructure to deliver 99.9% uptime for mission-critical systems. Board-Level Cyber Risk Reporting: Designed and delivered executive dashboards with ESG-aligned cybersecurity KPIs, enabling real-time decision-making by CXOs and Board stakeholders on risk exposure and compliance status. Budgeting & Cost Optimization: Administered multi-crore IT budgets (CAPEX/OPEX), achieved 15% YoY savings through vendor consolidation, license rationalization, and cost-effective procurement without compromising service quality or security posture. Secure DevOps & Digital Resilience: Established secure SDLC practices and code scanning frameworks via Azure DevOps, improving application security while accelerating release cycles and reducing vulnerabilities. Incident Response & Cyber Maturity: Strengthened the organization’s cyber readiness by deploying proactive VAPT cycles, establishing IR playbooks, and reducing incident response time by over 30%.
• Upgraded network infrastructure across 140+ stores, cutting maintenance costs by 50%. • Deployed UTM systems with IPSEC VPN, enhancing security and reducing MPLS cost by 30%. • Led strategic vendor negotiations, procurement, and established a central data center. • Maintained >99% system uptime with proactive monitoring and disaster recovery planning.
•Delivered enterprise-level network support, focused on secure wireless solutions and WAN troubleshooting. Certified Trainer (Networking)
•Conducted professional training for CCNA/CCNP programs; managed IT lab setups for South Indian centers.