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Information Security Manager with 10 years of total experience, including 3+ years leading GRC, ISO 27001 compliance, data privacy, and vulnerability management programs in large-scale retail environments. Currently managing a team of 5+ specialists with dedicated ownership across VAPT, GRC, and Data Privacy functions. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v12) and Google Cybersecurity certified, with hands-on expertise in VAPT, firewall governance, and security awareness programs. Proven track record of achieving ISO 27001:2013 certification, conducting enterprise-wide Data Protection Impact Assessments, and managing end-to-end risk registers. Adept at bridging technical security controls with business objectives and developing high-performing security teams.
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Information Security Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd
Jun 2022 - Present
Managing a team of 5+ security specialists across VAPT, GRC, Data Privacy, Security Awareness, and Endpoint/Firewall domains. Spearheaded ISO 27001:2013 certification, managing all audit cycles, gap assessments, and remediation activities end-to-end. Conducted bi-annual ISO internal audits across 10+ business units; tracked and closed non-conformities in collaboration with respective teams. Developed and maintained enterprise-wide Risk Register and Asset Register, enabling continuous risk visibility for senior leadership. Authored and implemented information security policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards aligned with ISO 27001 and business objectives. Investigated 2 security breaches; prepared comprehensive Incident Management Reports and drove corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Collaborated with Cloud team during infrastructure migration to ensure compliance controls and security architecture were preserved.
Assistant Manager – IT
Quess Corp (PCA Motors)
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
Monitored, reviewed, and improved network infrastructure; proactively identified and resolved issues to reduce incident response time. Ensured IT team adherence to security policies and procedures; conducted employee performance evaluations. Managed software and hardware asset lifecycle; developed solutions to minimise system downtime. Facilitated structured communication between IT staff and senior management through regular reporting and meetings.
Senior Executive – Airport Operations
Bhadra International India Ltd
Jan 2016 - Jul 2019
Managed passenger communications, emergency response protocols, and customer satisfaction in a high-pressure regulated aviation environment. Developed strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, and process-adherence skills across cross-functional teams.
Senior Executive – IT & Operations
Reliance Retail Ltd (Netmeds)
Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
Assisted in development of IT policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain a secure computing environment. Safeguarded sensitive data through rigorous backup strategies and disaster recovery planning. Contributed to IT cost savings by identifying and implementing process improvements across the department.
Education
Bachelor of Science — Mathematics - University of Madras
2013 - 2016 · Afghanistan
Certifications
DevOps Fundamentals & DevOps Essentials
· 2024
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
· 2023
Burp Suite Certified Practitioner
· 2023
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v12)
EC-Council / Simplilearn · 2022
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