Ahmed Sayed Email & Phone Number

Pune, Maharashtra, India

I play a pivotal role in enhancing the security and data privacy posture of a leading UK-based banking organization. Leveraging my 19 years of experience in information security, data privacy, and compliance frameworks, I provide expert guidance, strategic solutions to safeguard sensitive financial data and ensure robust security practices.- Client Security Management: I serve as the primary security consultant for the UK-based banking client, delivering tailored security solutions that address their specific needs and compliance requirements. - ISO Lead Auditor Expertise: I apply ISO Lead Auditor skills to conduct comprehensive audits and assessments, ensuring adherence to ISO standards and facilitating the development of effective corrective actions.- Data Privacy Oversight: I utilize my Data Privacy expertise to implement and manage data protection strategies, ensuring compliance with global privacy regulations and safeguarding sensitive client information.- Project Management: I employ advanced project management skills to oversee security-related projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.- Leadership and Mentoring: I provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative environment and guiding new members in best practices and security protocols.- Strategic Security Planning: I develop and implement strategic security plans that align with both IBM's and the client's organizational goals, enhancing overall security posture and risk management.- Client Relationship Management: I maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, status updates, and tailored recommendations, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and trust.- Continuous Improvement: I stay abreast of industry trends and emerging threats to continuously improve security measures and frameworks, ensuring proactive and effective responses to potential risks.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Liaision and remediation of all audits including internal, client and certification audits.• Assisted in coordination of enterprise security certifications such as ISO 27001, HITRUST, NIST, General Data Protection and Regulation(GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), HIPAA One and OneTrust.• Determined internal audit scope and developing periodic or annual plans.• Ensured privacy and security policies to protect the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Protected Health Information(PHI) are implemented & adhered across the organization.• Identified new risks, investigating, documenting and resolving privacy incidents• Monitored progress on ongoing internal audits; Ensuring that all business units have appropriate privacy policies, procedures and guidelines; Implementing solutions to new or revised privacy policies.• Conducted Risk assessments on Privacy Incidents.• Liaision with regional and global Human Resources on sanctioning process on non-adherence to HIPAA and organizational procedures.• Managed various state laws for its adherence. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and General Data Protection and Regulation(GDPR) to ensure the organization achieve compliance• Created & lead the periodic meeting with stake holders for privacy related issue and education.• Managed the Privacy Office notifications to Covered Entities(CE), Business Associates (BA) and external council in case of privacy incidents as per the HIPAA obligations.• Conducted periodic , quarterly and yearly review of Privacy Office incident analysis, reporting and internal education.• Reviewed the internal policies and procedures for adherence to HIPAA, HiTrust and ISO Audits.Skills : • Data Privacy, Incident Management• Breach Notificaitons• Project Management and Software Development Lifecycle Process.• Client and Vendor relationship & Strategic account Management.

Worli, Mumbai

• Played key role in development and launch of Information Security, providing research and development of training requirements and securing approval for implementation.• Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.• Monitored data export from internal and external systems, identifying and reporting potential risks.• Gathered, organized and evaluated data to make accurate assessments of current operations.• Performed comprehensive analysis of registrations for securities and insurance programs.• Improved company policies and standards to outline ethical, safe and efficient procedures.• Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans.• Created policies and programs to encourage managers and employees to report suspected fraud and other improprieties without fear of retaliation.• Enhanced accountability and responsibility for compliance by allocating tasks such as assessments, mitigation, monitoring and auditing.• Provided guidance, advice and training to improve business' understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.• Scheduled and conducted evaluations of company policies, procedures and internal control structures.• Monitored compliance with processes, policies, procedures and standards in regards to collection and management of annual contributions from shareholder companies.• Developed and implemented internal control tests to verify employee compliance with established policies and procedures.• Reviewed contracts for compliance and privacy-related issues.

Malad, Mumbai

• Served as internal information security auditor,interpreted regulations of different processes, reviewed policies, developed & facilitated information security training & managed compliance process.• Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.• Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for compliance requirements• Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.• Identified issues with production, workforce and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.• Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.• Oversaw hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen management team.• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support different line of business.• Investigated,gathered and documented inappropriate use and internal security incidents• Provided guidance on developing, implementing & effectively managing information security processes & programs (BCP,Incident response planning,Risk Management, Vulnerability management and Privacy)• Implemented aggressive anti-money laundering, phishing progrrm and reduce number of occurrences

India

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