Aarakatla Pooja

Dynamic and results-driven Disaster Recovery Specialist with over 4+ years of hands-on experience in coordinating and implementing robust Disaster Recovery (DR) processes to ensure seamless business continuity. Adept at managing complex DR scenarios, streamlining recovery practices through automation and AI, and driving organizational resilience. Mentored by a seasoned industry expert in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), I possess proven expertise in risk assessment, technical recovery planning, and stakeholder education.

Key achievements include leading 500+ mock DR exercises for 15 enterprise clients, successfully implementing AI-powered GRC solutions to optimize efficiency, and managing cross-functional teams to troubleshoot critical IT issues. Proficient in calculating and analyzing Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO), I specialize in developing risk assessments, designing DR documentation, and aligning processes with industry standards. Committed to continuous learning, I have foundational training in Azure and infrastructure technologies, enabling me to adapt to evolving IT landscapes and deliver innovative solutions.

A strategic and collaborative professional, I am passionate about ensuring IT resilience and driving impactful outcomes in challenging environments.

Senior Analyst || Disaster Recovery - HCLTech - Vijayawada, India

(2023-03)

The Disaster Recovery Co-Ordinator plays a pivotal role in safeguarding an organization's IT infrastructure and business operations. With expertise in Disaster Recovery (DR) coordination, this professional ensures seamless recovery, minimizes downtime, and delivers innovative solutions to address complex DR scenarios. As an accomplished GRC expert, I bring extensive experience in DR co-ordination.

My background includes capabilities assessments, project planning, and the development and implementation of advanced IT risk and control management solutions. I have advanced knowledge of SaaS and outstanding skills in IT vendor risk management. Additionally, I am highly skilled in managing critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR), engaging with stakeholders, and sourcing vendors.

• Develop, implement, and maintain Disaster Recovery plans, aligning with business continuity (BCP) and organizational goals.
• Coordinate mock DR exercises and simulations to test recovery plans and identify areas for improvement.
• Spearhead the automation recovery processes to enhance efficiency and simplify the DR cycle.
• Define and calculate RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) to ensure critical systems are prioritized.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve disaster recovery challenges and strengthen IT resilience.
• Manage DR documentation, including runbooks, DR decks, and performance metrics (e.g., RTO, RPO, data synchronization).
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships, advocating for the importance of Disaster Recovery in IT operations and SaaS environments.
• Train teams on DR technologies, tools, and protocols, promoting readiness during crises.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, such as Azure, and adapt processes to align with modern DR advancements.

B.tech - Electronics, Communication and Engineering - SR Engineering College (2015-08 - 2018-04)