Senior Manager – Cybersecurity (Security & Infra Operations, GRC, Risk & Compliance, IAM) - TRANSUNION - Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)
(2024-11 - 2025-11)
- Directed end-to-end execution of security operations and governance, aligning IAM outcomes with business risk reduction across global clients GXI platforms in a global 24x7 model.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and drive security transition roadmaps, enhancing program governance with defined KPIs and reporting mechanisms.
- Established delivery frameworks ensuring seamless integration of security measures within technology services, paving the way for modernization and cloud adoption.
- Identified and mitigated risks and bottlenecks during security operations, improving stakeholder communication and ensuring adherence to operational timelines.
Manager – IDAM / IAM & Infra Operations (Global) - TRANSUNION - Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)
(2019-11 - 2024-10)
- Executed end-to-end technology transition programs, enhancing global IAM operations across multiple platforms and ensuring seamless migration of applications + End User Computing / Desktop, Collaboration & Integration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including security, infrastructure, and application groups, to define governance structures and drive delivery frameworks for IAM solutions.
- Managed integration of identity solutions into global operational models, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure adherence to quality standards and timelines.
- Established robust reporting mechanisms and KPIs to monitor operational success, improving stakeholder communication across security and executive teams.
- Championed cloud adoption and modernization initiatives, leading the consolidation of IAM tools and enhancing operational capabilities within global teams.
- Strong technical knowledge and execution of VMware technologies, including virtualization, vSphere administration, ESXi, vCenter, VM provisioning, networking, storage management, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and infrastructure deployment. Proven ability to implement and manage VMware environments efficiently in enterprise settings.
Information Security Architect (Contract/Part-time) - PROGRESSIVE INSURANC - Cleveland/Akron, OH, USA (On-site)
(2018-05 - 2018-11)
- Led initiatives to enhance resiliency and disaster recovery readiness for the Metro Data Centre Program, aligning security operations with high-availability infrastructure goals, resulting in improved operational uptime.
- Developed and implemented security-focused standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational protocols for IAM and Threat/Vulnerability functions, standardizing execution and enhancing audit defensibility across technology services.
- Evaluated infrastructure and application risk exposure, translating findings into actionable controls and remediation strategies, which improved the overall consistency and reliability of security operations.
Lead – Infrastructure & Application Security, APAC (Contract/Part-time) - AIG - Houston, TX, USA (On-site)
(2017-05 - 2018-03)
- Executed comprehensive vulnerability assessments and security strategy implementations, enhancing application security for infrastructure projects across the APAC region.
- Managed cross-functional teams to define and implement security governance structures, ensuring alignment with organizational transition roadmaps and business goals.
- Coordinated technology migration efforts by collaborating with development and infrastructure teams, mitigating risks and dependencies to facilitate seamless transitions.
- Established robust reporting mechanisms and KPIs for tracking remediation progress and security performance, leading to improved operational efficiency.
- Championed best practices in cloud adoption and modernization initiatives, supporting organizational objectives in technology transformation.
Application Security Specialist & Cloud Security (Contract/Part-time) - DUPONT - Wilmington, DE, USA (On-site)
(2016-11 - 2017-03)
- Executed application security initiatives, leading vulnerability analysis and secure implementation for enterprise applications.
- Conducted comprehensive security reviews, translating findings into actionable remediation aligned with risk severity and project timelines.
- Enhanced collaboration between development and security teams by establishing structured communication and documentation practices.
- Operationalized secure practices within cloud and application environments, driving consistency of control adoption across projects.
- Drove governance of remediation efforts, tracking closure and validating outcomes to ensure audit readiness.
Information Systems & Security Manager / Configuration & Security Manager / Release & Vulnerability Manager - HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE) - USA (On-site)
(2008-02 - 2016-07)
- Led governance structures for large-scale technology transition programs, aligning operational execution with business goals across multiple stakeholders.
- Defined and executed comprehensive transition roadmaps, ensuring seamless migration and transition of applications and technology services.
- Managed cross-functional teams, including engineering, architecture, security, and infrastructure teams, to deliver complex transition initiatives.
- Identified and mitigated risks and bottlenecks across various workstreams, enhancing transition efficiency and success rate.
- Established robust program governance and reporting mechanisms with KPIs, facilitating stakeholder communication and driving transition success.
- Championed best practices in cloud adoption and technology modernization, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
IT Manager (Global Operations) - TATA PROJECTS - India (Full-time)
(1997 - 2008-05)
- Led IT infrastructure operations, optimizing service delivery aligned with business objectives, ensuring operational efficiency across departments.
- Drove migration and implementation of Oracle ERP systems, establishing governance structures and delivery frameworks to enhance operational stability and access control compliance.
- Managed cross-functional collaboration among engineering, application security, and infrastructure teams to mitigate risks and streamline technology transitions.
- Established program governance with KPIs and reporting mechanisms, facilitating stakeholder communication and ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Junior Programmer / Novell Administrator (Full-time) - SANGHI SPINNERS (I) LTD - India (On-site)
(1996-02 - 1997-09)
- Supported large-scale application development to achieve 99% system uptime in critical environments for technology transitions.
