As a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer and a certified ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager, I have over 14 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and security operations. I have delivered strategic, operational, and technical solutions to protect the information assets and systems of various organizations in the financial and technology sectors, such as Smartcash PSB and Interswitch Group. Currently, I lead the information security governance and operations at FSDH Merchant Bank, where I manage the information security budget, liaise with regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies, and establish a comprehensive information security program for the bank. I also work as an independent security consultant, providing cybersecurity advisory and assessment services to clients across different industries. My core competencies include risk management, security incident management, penetration testing, cloud security, data privacy, and executive leadership. My mission is to enable business growth and innovation by reducing cyber risks and enhancing security resilience.

Accomplished Data and Information Security Strategist & Practitioner with 13+ years of solid experience in the conception, engineering, design, delivery, operation and optimization of cyber, data & information security, risk management, networking, IT operations & project management. Repeated successes leading Cyber & information security strategy / secure computing practices with emerging and established technologies / processes to surpass maximum operational impacts with minimum resource expenditures across diverse industries including Banking, Telecommunications, Distribution, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Service Integration industries. Very proficient in internetworking, contract management, IT governance and processes, IT portfolio management, infrastructure architectures, and IT delivery management. Possesses strong diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals with undiluted focus on the prime objectives. Thrives in fast-paced, multicultural, multilingual, multifaceted arena with challenges and continual professional growth to ensure loyalty and increased year-over-year key metrics improvements. With a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, a Masters in Project Management, M.Sc in Security Management and multiple industry-rated certifications, I am equipped with the multiple capabilities that will translate to immediate value while upholding prevailing ethics and standards for integrity, dedication, teamwork, productivity, profitability and excellence.

Develop and lead implementation of SIB’s IT strategy and budget, by evaluating organisational needs, evaluating trends and anticipating systems and technology requirements for users and organisation Prepare cash-flow projection and reports on a quarterly basis for Head of Finance, Accounting and the board. Develop and enforce SIB’s information systems and technology policies and processes and ensure their implementation is statutorily compliant Custodian of SIB Technology Inventory Register and prepare 7-year Replacement Schedule and Budget for MD’s approval. Recruit, manage, develop and monitor performance of employees within Information and Technology Department. Develop and enforce SIB’s technology policy and processes Recommend IT strategy by evaluating organisation needs, evaluating trends and anticipating technology requirements for users and organisation

Experience in Digital Transformation | Business Transformation | Digital Change | Digital Strategy Dynamic career of 22 years that reflects rich Africa & Indian experience and year-on-year success in IT Operations, ERP Implementation, Project Management, Data Center Management and IT Security: Establishing & maintaining clear communication with business sponsors, stakeholders & IT Teams on IT plans, policies status & risk controls Leading end-to-end execution of high valued complex projects in Global Onshore / Offshore Model as per SLAs and balancing work distribution to meet deliverables as per norms Build capability on new technologies including Bots , RPA, AI, IoT etc. Recognized as Supply Chain Specialist in end-to-end ERP implementation from gap analysis to go- live stage