Dhananjay Sawant Email and Phone Number
About: As an accomplished professional with nearly 10 years of experience in Third Party Vendor Risk Management, I have honed my skills in planning, designing, and implementing risk management processes. My extensive expertise lies in IT and Third-Party Vendor Risk Management within the technology sector, where I have a proven track record of safeguarding organizational assets through strategic risk mitigation. I excel in executing comprehensive risk assessments, vendor risk profiling, and ensuring vendor compliance with leading security frameworks such as NIST, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.I am recognized for optimizing vendor assessment processes and rigorously maintaining adherence to internal risk policies, significantly bolstering information security controls to protect critical data. My skills extend to evaluating and selecting vendors that offer advanced business solutions driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, I have expertise in designing and implementing phishing simulations, cybersecurity awareness initiatives, and employee training programs, which have resulted in effective risk reduction and a heightened organizational security posture.My knowledge in Third-Party Vendor Risk Management, Supplier Risk Management, and ISO 27001:2013 Lead Auditor protocols has driven continuous improvement in compliance and security practices. I have championed the development of customized risk assessment templates and methodologies tailored to specific industry needs, ensuring a more precise evaluation of vendor security postures. Furthermore, I have contributed to enhancing the Total Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) posture by automating manual processes, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and accuracy, while skillfully managing ad-hoc requests from clients.
Happiest Minds Technologies
View- Website:
- happiestminds.com
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- 2607
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Senior Technical LeadHappiest Minds Technologies Apr 2023 - PresentPune, Maharashtra, India• Leading Technical efforts in Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) for a reputed US client.• Conducting over 150 risk and security assessments to ensure vendor compliance with top-tier security standards such as NIST, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.• Streamlining monthly review processes for 100+ vendor assessments, ensuring rigorous adherence to security frameworks like NIST, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.• Performing in-depth Inherent Risk Assessments, leveraging knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, and SIG… Show more • Leading Technical efforts in Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) for a reputed US client.• Conducting over 150 risk and security assessments to ensure vendor compliance with top-tier security standards such as NIST, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.• Streamlining monthly review processes for 100+ vendor assessments, ensuring rigorous adherence to security frameworks like NIST, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.• Performing in-depth Inherent Risk Assessments, leveraging knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, and SIG Questionnaires to enhance security postures.• Proactively managing security exceptions to maintain compliance with internal risk policies and strengthen trust in the TPRM process.• Delivering comprehensive TPRM support, engaging stakeholders, and advising on improvements in information security controls.• Leading the development of due diligence processes, setting the strategic direction for third-party risk management and cybersecurity initiatives.• Designing and facilitating TPRM training sessions to enhance team proficiency and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. Show less
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Techno Functional Consultant (Tprm)Wipro Mar 2022 - Feb 2023Pune, Maharashtra, India• Ensured the implementation of security controls by conducting vendor risk assessments aligned with NIST CSF guidelines.• Monitored vendor compliance with HIPAA and PCI DSS standards through the evaluation of ISO 27001 certifications, SOC 2 reports, Vulnerability Assessments, and Penetration Test results.• Enhanced security practices by collaborating with Vendor Relationship Managers and vendors to perform comprehensive risk assessments.• Resolved critical escalations promptly… Show more • Ensured the implementation of security controls by conducting vendor risk assessments aligned with NIST CSF guidelines.• Monitored vendor compliance with HIPAA and PCI DSS standards through the evaluation of ISO 27001 certifications, SOC 2 reports, Vulnerability Assessments, and Penetration Test results.• Enhanced security practices by collaborating with Vendor Relationship Managers and vendors to perform comprehensive risk assessments.• Resolved critical escalations promptly, addressing issues within 15 days to minimize operational disruptions.• Maintained GDPR compliance across vendor operations by working closely with the Data Privacy team.• Conducted thorough risk assessment and mitigation by monitoring major vendors using ServiceNow.• Addressed non-compliance issues by rectifying security control deficiencies in collaboration with vendors.• Supported informed decision-making by composing closure reports that clearly outlined the security status of supplier solutions.• Facilitated more effective decision-making by developing and refining risk assessment parameters and templates.• Integrated new skills into risk management processes, leading to enhanced efficiency and productivity. Show less -
Assistant Manager - It Supplier Risk AssessmentKpmg Global Services (Kgs) Aug 2021 - Dec 2021Pune, Maharashtra, India• Conducted over 20 supplier risk assessments for new vendors within one month, effectively identifying potential IT risks.• Proposed mitigating controls for identified risk areas in vendor solutions, aligning with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF standards.• Ensured adherence to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and PCI DSS by verifying vendor compliance.• Reviewed ISO 27001 certifications, SOC 2 reports, Penetration Testing, and Vulnerability Assessment findings to evaluate vendor… Show more • Conducted over 20 supplier risk assessments for new vendors within one month, effectively identifying potential IT risks.• Proposed mitigating controls for identified risk areas in vendor solutions, aligning with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF standards.• Ensured adherence to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and PCI DSS by verifying vendor compliance.• Reviewed ISO 27001 certifications, SOC 2 reports, Penetration Testing, and Vulnerability Assessment findings to evaluate vendor security. • Suggested improvements to existing processes to align with best practices in Third Party Risk Management.• Ensured comprehensive risk coverage in vendor contracts by proposing control clauses in the Information Protection Schedule. Show less -
Test Engineer (Worked In Grc And Software Testing)Infosys Oct 2018 - Aug 2021Pune, Maharashtra, India• Handled more than 100 Third Party Vendor Risk Assessments to recognize the information security risks associated with vendor solutions• Performed evaluations for vendor risk for both existing & new vendors to highlight risks linked with their resolutions• Executed reassessments every year for confirming vendors are adhering to security requirements• Supervised a four member team for handing areas like TPRM, Training and Awareness, Policy Exceptions, and Policy… Show more • Handled more than 100 Third Party Vendor Risk Assessments to recognize the information security risks associated with vendor solutions• Performed evaluations for vendor risk for both existing & new vendors to highlight risks linked with their resolutions• Executed reassessments every year for confirming vendors are adhering to security requirements• Supervised a four member team for handing areas like TPRM, Training and Awareness, Policy Exceptions, and Policy Management• Supervised more than 20 Change Requests within a single sprint of 3 weeks• Possessed working experience as a Salesforce Admin that included aspects like User Access Management, Log Monitoring, and Test Data Management• Supported Change Management activities as per the structured process framework• Performed post-implementation verifications using Java & Selenium automation test scripts to evaluate the performance of change request Show less -
Test Automation EngineerInfosys Oct 2017 - Sep 2018Pune Area, India• Identified 100+ security flaws in applications that improved efficiency by at least 80%.• Hands-on experience as Salesforce Admin which includes User Access Management, Log Monitoring, Test Data Management.• Assisting in Change Management activities within structured process framework.• Validating risks before high-risk change requests are approved.• Conduct post-implementation assessment and check impacts due to changes.• Smoke Testing to make sure every critical… Show more • Identified 100+ security flaws in applications that improved efficiency by at least 80%.• Hands-on experience as Salesforce Admin which includes User Access Management, Log Monitoring, Test Data Management.• Assisting in Change Management activities within structured process framework.• Validating risks before high-risk change requests are approved.• Conduct post-implementation assessment and check impacts due to changes.• Smoke Testing to make sure every critical functionality is intact after changes are deployed to production.• Identified delivery risks for ongoing projects, developing strategies to avoid delays.• Involved in testing of various integrated interfaces which includes integration of Salesforce with CloudSense (CPQ), Aria (Billing), and ServiceNow (IT service management tool).• Identified delivery risks for ongoing projects, developing strategies to avoid delays.• Enhancing test frameworks and develop automated tests using Java and Selenium WebDriver to ensure consistency of application.• Making use of DevOps software development practice to automatically run test suite after every deployment.• Integrating automated testcases into Maven & Jenkins build system.• Executing automation suite and generating incident reports using TestNG. Show less
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Senior Test EngineerCapita It Professional Services Oct 2016 - Jun 2017Pune Area, India• Discovered 50+ grave application faults within one month that severely augment the performance of application by at least 50%• Assisted internal auditors for offering required data for QMS audits• Verified the risks prior the approval of high-risk change requests• Improved the test frameworks and employed Selenium WebDriver for developing automated tests to ensure consistency. -
Information Technology Web ManagerSmartway Pharmaceuticals May 2012 - Jun 2013Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom• Evaluated & highlighted risks linked with network of over 50 computers, two servers onsite, and multiple computers at remote locations• Highlighted & assessed risks linked with new technologies before proposing solutions• Incorporated technical controls for negating risks and identifying opportunities for control enhancement• Segregating data according to data classification guidelines of the company and highlighted the respective data owners• Was involved in assessing the… Show more • Evaluated & highlighted risks linked with network of over 50 computers, two servers onsite, and multiple computers at remote locations• Highlighted & assessed risks linked with new technologies before proposing solutions• Incorporated technical controls for negating risks and identifying opportunities for control enhancement• Segregating data according to data classification guidelines of the company and highlighted the respective data owners• Was involved in assessing the risks linked to different supplier solutions & identified controls to mitigate those risks Show less -
ProgrammerCognizant Technology Solutions Dec 2007 - Jan 2009Pune Area, India• Worked in team of manual testing covering GUI testing of web-based CREAM application.• Carrying out functional testing to check correct functionality of system.• Using SQL and UNIX box to fire queries and run batch processes, respectively.• Analyzed SRS documents, written 100+ test cases and executed them.• Filing bugs in Mercury Quality Center & tracking them until closure.• Attending client calls and mailing daily status reports to team lead/manager.
Dhananjay Sawant Education Details
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Dhananjay Sawant works for Happiest Minds Technologies
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Dhananjay Sawant's current role is Senior Technical Lead (TPRM) || Also, an author of "Trader's Brain, Profit Gains - eBook on Amazon".
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Dhananjay Sawant attended Middlesex University, Purdue University, Symbiosis International University.
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