Vinayak

Summary

• Cybersecurity and information risk leader with 20+ years across banking, defence, and enterprise sectors, driving secure digital transformation and high-confidence risk governance.
• Led implementation of enterprise security programs, cloud security frameworks, and ISO 27001 readiness across diverse IT and cloud environments.
• Directed ransomware assessments, PCI DSS v4.0 certification efforts, and AI chatbot risk programs for large financial institutions.
• Governed cybersecurity posture for 350+ organisations.
• Implemented Public Key Infrastructure for 6,000+ users and established NIST 800-37 based Risk Management Framework across distributed networks.
• Expertise in security operations, incident response, technology risk mitigation, and enterprise-wide compliance oversight.
• Proven leadership in managing 15+ multi-disciplinary teams, building resilient processes, and enabling strong security awareness across organisations.
• Strong technical and strategic capability integrating cloud, security engineering, risk frameworks, and operational governance for large enterprises.

SKILLS

• Information Risk Management
• Cloud Security & Architecture
• Regulatory Compliance (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST)
• Cybersecurity Governance & Audits
• Incident Response & Security Operations
• Security Architecture & Engineering
• Enterprise Program Management
• Strategic Planning & Process Improvement
• Leadership, Team Management & Conflict Resolution
• Automation, Technology Integration & Data-driven Decision Systems

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