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Lead Information Security | 19 years experience | Cybersecurity | Risk Governance | Application Security | Vulnerability Management | Compliance

About

I am a dynamic cybersecurity professional with 19 years of IT experience, including over 10 years specializing in enterprise security strategy, cyber risk management, and governance. My focus is on building scalable security frameworks and serving as an Application Security Champion, ensuring that development teams are equipped with the necessary security practices to combat evolving cyber threats. I am passionate about integrating security into business and software delivery ecosystems, driving secure development practices, and fostering a culture of security awareness across organizations. Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented risk-driven security frameworks aligned with industry standards such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSS. I have led cross-functional initiatives that enhance organizational resilience and compliance, while also mentoring teams to adopt secure coding practices. My key achievements include formulating enterprise information security strategies for payment systems, conducting ISMS gap assessments, and delivering executive-level security risk reporting to support CISO objectives.

Location

Bengaluru

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Work experience

Lead Information Security at Wells Fargo, Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Description: In my current role, I provide first-line application security support to development teams, guiding them on security requirements and secure development practices. I strengthen security governance by promoting best practices and conducting security reviews. Additionally, I enable developer readiness through security training content and workshops, while managing vulnerability remediation and serving as the technical security lead in leadership forums. Achievements: I have successfully enhanced security awareness across the organization, contributed to the establishment of organizational standards, and facilitated the resolution of complex technical security issues. My efforts have led to improved security practices and a stronger security culture within the development teams.

Engineering Manager at Ness Digital Engineering, Oct 2023 - Mar 2024 · 6 mos, India

Quality Assurance Manager at Clinisys, Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 · 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Lead - Information Security at Wibmo (A PayU/Naspers Fintech Company), Apr 2016 - Jun 2023 · 7 yrs 3 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India,  Vulnerability Management Lifecycle  Web Application Security Testing  Infrastructure VA  VAPT Tools  API Security Testing  OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities  OWASP API Top 10 Vulnerabilities  Knowledge on SANS Top 25  Knowledge on Cloud Security Controls  Security Advisor  Audit & Compliance  Risk Management  Security Assessment  Vendor Management  Stakeholder Management  Cyber Security Project Management  Software Quality Assurance  Test Strategy & Planning  Functional & Automation Testing  Performance & Database Testing  Product Security Testing

Sr QA Analyst at GALT Software Technologies Pvt Ltd, Jan 2015 - Mar 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India,  Software Quality Assurance  Test Strategy & Planning  Functional & Automation Testing  Performance & Database Testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Roland Institute of Technolgy