I am an accomplished **Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)** and strategic leader with over 24 years of comprehensive experience building, securing, and managing enterprise IT infrastructure across diverse sectors, including **Finance, Telecom, and IT Services**. I am dedicated to transforming cybersecurity from a reactive function into a strategic business enabler that directly supports organizational resilience and growth.

My expertise is proven in designing and aligning cybersecurity programs with complex regulatory frameworks, ensuring strict compliance with: **RBI guidelines, SEBI regulations, DPDP Act 2023, and ISO 27001 standards**. I lead comprehensive GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) functions, manage regulatory audits, and oversee risk assessment & risk mitigation planning to secure multi-site operations and mitigate enterprise-level risk.

Core Leadership Value

• **Strategic Security Leadership:** Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and frequently acting as a Board-level representative.
• **Measurable Business Impact:** Achieving a **40% vulnerability reduction** and enhancing disaster recovery with a **35% RTO improvement**.
• **Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization:** Expertise in VMware ESXi, Windows Server 2022, and leading successful cloud transformation projects.
• **Compliance Excellence:** Deep knowledge in managing and auditing adherence to major Indian financial and data privacy regulations.