RAVINDRA ANANTHASWAMY
About Candidate
Result oriented CISA professional with 19+ years of experience in ISO 27K Implementation, Risk Management, Data Centre Build Management & Project Management Demonstrated abilities in ISO 27001:2013 IS and Standards Implementation, Data Centre Design, Build and Management Insightful knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ITIL, PCI-DSS, Data Centre and Satellite & Microwave Communication/Networks Instrumental in handling the implementation of ISO27001:2013, Compliance and Certification. Proven expertise in handling security audits & compliance assessment for evaluating the effectiveness of controls and compliance with applicable laws & regulations Rich experience in running heterogeneous & complex data centre operations, entailing the implementation of cost cutting initiatives for business excellence Gained significant expertise in developing & implementing BC & DR plans Effective leader with excellent motivational skills to sustain growth momentum while motivating peak individual performances Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISO22301-BCMS LI |
Education
Work & Experience
Implementation of: o ISO27001:2013 and Risk Management in the Cheque Personalization Unit o PCI DSS and IS Audits Ensuring the adherence of Company Wide Process Standards as per ISO9001 Handling In-house State of Art Built Data Centre for client to support business unit Reviewing VAPT and External Security for Vodacom and other business houses Managed Turnkey Project Implementation for Data Centre Build at NSSF, UBL, SCI (T) Extending support to Business Revenue Unit for various government and financial institutes as a Consultant for Data Centre Design &Builds Monitoring ITIL Service Operations & Process implementation
Project Management o Coordination of Complete Project and Implementation of turnkey Projects o Project Planning and scoping, Handling design, documentation and sizing of the Data Centre Project, Networking Projects Overall Management of Project Department. Carrying out in-house Implementation of Standards as per ISO standards Extending Support for various government and other institutions as a consultant for Data Centre Build and Design. Extending support to FIIs for compliance to industry standards such as PCI and ISMS.
Assessment and audits of security risks and threats- Information security risk assessments Carry out Gap assessment, Risk assessment / management and plan mitigation Ensure risk mitigation and security practices and controls remain appropriate by appropriate monitoring Security Audit Requirement remediation Development of Information Security Policies Guidelines and Procedures Implementation of ISO27001:2013. Support for Certification audit to successfully get the client certified. Carrying out internal audit.