Amit Kumar Sharma: Security and Compliance LeaderAmit Kumar Sharma is a seasoned IT security professional with over 17 years of experience driving security standards, managing complex audits, and leading teams. His expertise spans core IT security, IT audits, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).Proven Strengths:Leadership: Successfully led and mentored teams in security operations, compliance assurance, and vendor risk management. (e.g., led a team of 24 at IBM and managed audits for 300 plus entities at UIDAI)Standards Implementation: Implemented and tested industry-recognized security standards like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and ITIL across various organizations. (e.g., Led ISO 27001 recertification for India at Oracle)Audit & Risk Management: Conducted comprehensive security and compliance audits for diverse entities in government, finance, and healthcare sectors. (e.g., Managed cloud-based audits at HCL, Performed vendor risk assessments at Metlife)Policy Development: Developed information security policies and procedures to ensure adherence to security best practices. (e.g., Developed information security policies at HCL)Project Management: Successfully managed projects like global deployment of security software and compliance validation for international accounts. (e.g., Managed project for global deployment of McAfee EEP and EPO at Oracle)Highly Skilled in:Security Standards (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, ITIL)Security Audits & AssessmentsTeam Leadership & MentoringCloud SecurityVendor Risk ManagementSecurity Policy DevelopmentProject ManagementChange ManagementIncident ManagementCertifications:CISSP - ISC2ISO 27001 LA (2022)AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerOneTrust Certified Privacy & Incident Management ProfessionalNumerous other industry-recognized certificationsAmit Kumar Sharma's extensive experience, combined with his leadership qualities and technical expertise, make him a valuable asset for any organization seeking to strengthen its security posture and ensure compliance.