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CISA | CRISC | ISO 27001 LA | ISO 42001 LA

About

At Morgan Stanley, I work as an Information Security and Risk professional, specializing in internal audits, IT governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. With strong experience in evaluating control environments, identifying risk exposures, and strengthening governance frameworks, I support organizations in building resilient, secure, and compliant business operations. My expertise spans Information Security Audits, IT General Controls (ITGC), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, access management reviews, risk assessments, third-party risk evaluations, and control assurance. Throughout my career, I have worked across complex business and technology environments, helping improve operational efficiency, strengthen compliance posture, and align security practices with business objectives. Backed by globally recognized credentials including ISACA CISA and ISO 27001 & 42001 certifications, I bring a structured and risk-based approach to governance, audit, and assurance. My focus lies in identifying control gaps, mitigating enterprise risks, and enabling organizations to navigate evolving regulatory and cybersecurity challenges with confidence.

Location

Bengaluru

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Work experience

Associate at Morgan Stanley, Nov 2025 - Present · 10 mos, Performing multiple first-line-of-defence (LOD1) audits and control testing across key domains including Identity & Access Management (IAM), Change Management, and Incident Response. Gained deep insights into LOD1 control design, testing methodologies, and operational risk management practices. Collaborated closely with cross-functional stakeholders to assess control effectiveness, identify gaps, and drive remediation efforts.

Consultant at KPMG India, Jun 2025 - Oct 2025 · 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Worked with KPMG India as a Consultant doing SOX testing, GITCs (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce and multiple applications), ITAC, IUC testing and Management Testing. Conducting comprehensive IT audit procedures for finance clients—including assessment of access controls, change management, and SAP interface integrity—leading to identification of key control gaps and actionable remediation recommendations.

Consultant at Deloitte, Jul 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Senior Analyst at EY, Jun 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Project Intern at HighRadius, Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Internship Trainee at HighRadius, May 2021 - Jun 2021 · 2 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Education

Bachelor of Technology, Electronics, KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology