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Expert IT Professional, with several years of IT Management experience. Past roles include IT Manager, Senior Program/Project Manager, Incident, Change and Knowledge Manager, IT Security Architect, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Architect, Networking Architect/Consultant, DBA and Systems Administration. Experience also includes design, implementation, management and maintenance of Enterprise Data Center Infrastructures. Expertise includes Mobility, IT Security and Governance, Project Life Cycle Management and Software Development Life Cycle management, Data Center DR and Business Continuity, ITIL based IT Service Management, IT Governance and SOX compliance management using ITIL V2, V3 and COBIT frameworks. Current interests are in the areas of Enterprise Architecture, IT Governance, Risk Management and IT Security Management and Cyber Security, IT Service Management and Cloud Computing. Currently contributing my knowledge, experience and skills acquired, and adding significant value to the organizations that I'm engaged with, on senior management consulting and leadership roles, with oversight over strategic and tactical functions, processes and critical resources. Current Certifications - CISA, PMP, ITIL Foundations v2 and V3, CSSLP, CGEIT, CSMPast Certifications - CCNA, Oracle DBA, DataWarehousing Certification, Lucent Certification,Specialties: Program Management, IT Service Management, ITIL, Project Management, IT Infrastructure Management, Software Development Life Cycle Management, PMBOK, COBIT, IT Governance, IT Security, Strategic, Tactical and Operational IT Management, Change Management, Consulting, Business Development, Pre-Sale Consulting,
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Specialist MasterDeloitteWashington, Dc, Us -
Director - Risk Management ServicesEasy Dynamics Corp Nov 2023 - PresentMclean, Virginia, Us -
Specialist MasterDeloitte Sep 2014 - Nov 2023Worldwide, OoProvide Cyber Risk Advisory services as part of Deloitte’s Federal Technology Risk group, to Federal Agencies and Departments. Currently play the role of Security Architect/Lead and had provided expertise on Secure SDLC, PCI and FISMA compliance, Security Strategy framework development, information security planning, design, and architecture services for enterprise software applications. Studied client infrastructures, topologies and architecture(s) to leverage appropriate security defenses and appropriately position those defenses within those systems. Strategically embedded Static Application Security Testing, API Security Testing, Secure SDLC processes and DevOps Application Security automation stack into cloud based enterprise ecommerce platform development. Provided guidance on secure solution and infrastructure design on multilayered Cloud infrastructures utilizing Iaas, Paas and Saas cloud services from vendors such as MuleSoft, Equinix, AWS, Salesforce and Adobe Experience Manager. Also responsible for managing work efforts and human capital along cross functional teams, composed of SMEs, Vendor/Supplier contacts and Client stakeholders. Provides coordination and integration of people, process and technologies for an efficient and effective Cyber Security conformance and compliance to required standards, frameworks, policies and guidance. Possess expert level knowledge on software application and information technology security mechanisms, products, patterns and best practices as well as threats, vulnerabilities, attacks and anti-patterns. -
Senior Project ManagerBlueally Jul 2014 - Sep 2014Cary, North Carolina, UsAs a Project Manager/Certified SCRUM Master, was responsible for managing Service Oriented Architecture projects using Freddie MAC's Agile methodology. Responsible for the overall success of multiple projects of varying levels of complexity. Was accountable for project initiation and planning, and for overseeing development, testing, implementation, and closeout. Responsible for initial project planning efforts (e.g., developing project scope, defining project guidelines, obtaining business and IT sponsor approvals, coordinating resources necessary to successfully complete the project).Responsible for communicating major milestones, identify potential project risks, provide continuing direction to project team, and conduct regular status meetings and SCRUM meetings, to review project activities. Responsible for prioritizing procedures for changing scope and project acceptance procedures. Communicated status and obtained feedback to assure that project efforts meet customer expectations for agreed upon schedule, cost and objectives. -
Advisory Leader/Senior Program Manager/Senior Project ManagerRadically Advanced Ventures Inc., May 2011 - Sep 2014Practice as an independent contractor consultant with multiple contractors/consulting firms on multiple engagements with focus on CyberSecurity, Risk Management, ITIL, ITSM, Project/Program Management, Cloud Computing, Mobility, IT Infrastructure, Agile SDLC and Enterprise Architecture.
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Senior Project Manager/Senior ConsultantRadically Advanced Ventures Inc., Jul 2012 - Oct 2012Engagement, with the California Public Employees' Retirement System, on the Security Roadmap Program, with management responsibilities over multiple IT Security related projects, as a contractor Senior Project Management resource under the PMO. Facilitated the development of Security Roadmap and the transition plans to O&M. Architected revamping of Enterprise IT Governance, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, and conformance to ITIL and COBIT based service management process and IT Controls(Technical, Management and Operational) respectively. This includes providing subject matter expert support to develop plans for transitioning from the Baseline to the Target Architecture, including transition strategies, activity sequencing plans, budget monitoring and control, impact analyses and manage alignment to the roadmap.
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Senior Project ManagerSyapps Llc Mar 2013 - Jul 2014Duluth, Georgia, UsAs a Senior Project Manager, provided consulting and Project/Program management services for AARP’s IT Services PMO. Engagement is on the Mobility Program, composed of 4 inter-related projects. First project is to establish mobile governance, along with implementation and deployment of a MDM solution to manage BYOD and corporate enabled Apple iOS Devices. Second effort is to revamp and replace the legacy Remote Access Infrastructure. This composed of evaluation and selection of a Enterprise Remote Access solution among CISCO, Juniper, F5 Big-IP LTMs and AT&T AGN and ANIRA technologies. Third project was formulation of the standards, controls and the security for the mobility program.. This will be the playbook for all future Technology Solution Architectures. Fourth project is enablement of Enterprise Applications on the mobile platform. Other Projects Managed includes Multifactor Authentication integration for Mobility and Remote Access platforms. Projects were managed per the ARRP PMO methodology with respective quality gates and approvals. Performed Project/Program Change Management and Problem Management employing organizational ITIL based Service Management processes. Remedy ITSM Platform was used for service desk Incident Management coordination. Managed projects under the Mobility Program with Enterprise Architect, implemented and supported integration of certificates (User Certs, Device Certs along with Root Certs from AD CA) with Mobility applications such as E-mail and Remote Access VPN clients. Performed evaluation and development of ICAM solutions. Partnered with cross-business security architects, users, working groups, project teams and application owners to define requirements for and build solutions which meet business objectives. Proactively engaged with business stakeholders and identified practical solutions applicable to the business needs based on available technologies. -
Senior Project ManagerIntelli-Soft Technologies Inc Oct 2012 - Mar 2013Worked on a consulting engagement with NewWave Technologies, an 8(a)/SDB, MBE certified and GSA IT 70 full-service Information Technology and Business Services firm and a leading implementer of business solutions using service-oriented technologies. Engagement was on the QualityNet Identity Management projects, for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Practiced CMS’s ITIL Based Service management process for issue resolutions, work order management, Incident and Problem management. Employed formal Change Management process and procedures for Configuration Items related changes to the Test, Dev and Production environments. Responsibilities include the development of a technology strategy to complete the Oracle Access Management product implementation with the QIMs Project Manager. Lead the efforts with the NWT management team members to achieve a new Oracle strategic opportunity. Co-Ordinated activities on the QIMs project and with senior level management to strategize/resolve technology issues and ensuring QIMs systems maintain optimal functioning. Managed the execution of QIMS solution design, integration prototype, implementation, integration and development lifecycle in delivering respective QIMS versions to the IV&V phase before it could be released to the Production environment.
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Senior Consultant/Senior Project ManagerSyapps Llc Dec 2011 - Apr 2012Duluth, Georgia, UsEngagement, with the Department of Homeland Security, on the DC1 project with multiple component streams, as a contractor Senior Project Management resource under the PMO. • As Senior Project Manager, managed assigned projects from the PMO towards successful completion and closure• Employed CATALYST framework and PMBOK for Project Management• Was responsible for multiple Data Center and Infrastructure services related projects based on ITIL based best practices• Strict adherence to Change Management was practiced to effect changes in the data center environment• Managed deployments of Virtual Machine instances to the Cloud Computing environment• Managed and reviewed on going internal Security audit and assessment activities resulting from independent third party annual audits conducted to maintain ATO (Authority to Operate), at the DC1 premises.• Was responsible for Security Risk Remediation and Infrastructure Resource Optimization efforts, as the Senior Project Manager.• Reviewed POAMs for High and Mod risks and managed timely implementation of the respective controls and remediation activities• Reported progress on the projects to the PMO, Program Management, the DHS Component Management and DHS program office.• Expertly managed project efforts against respective issues, risks and constraints and scope changes through standardized baseline change approval process for POP extensions • Was responsible for the submission, validation and acceptance of the respective artifacts, in support of the closure of the respective Risk remediation efforts.• Managed project tasks, efforts and activities through efficient use of Lines of Service resources in a highly matrix environment• Worked with Service Transition, Quality Control and Continual Service Improvement Management to ensure that the respective processes and deliverables are me -
Itil Sme/Senior Project ManagerIntelli-Soft Technologies Inc Jul 2011 - Jan 2012Worked on a consulting engagements with the Internal Revenue Services agency under the Department of Treasury, as an ITIL SME for PPI Governance division of the CyberSecurity Group, on the Modernization of IT Services business line, and with NewWave Telecom and Technologies Inc. on Identity Management projects for the QualityNet program for the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. Job responsibilities at IRS included design, review, and recommendation of ITIL based Service Management Processes, such as Change, Service Portfolio, Service Catalog, Information Security, Availability and IT Service Continuity Management processes. • Act in the role of a Subject Matter Expert to review, assess current maturity levels on existing ITIL based Service Management processes• Co-Ordinate in the design and deployment of standardized Change Management process for the entire IT organization at the MITS level• Worked with the functional management teams to develop standardized services and assess maturity levels for services currently provided • Performing the role of consultant on the design and roll out of Service Strategy and Service Design Processes at the CyberSecurity division level and at the MITS level• Responsible for review of existing security controls and provide recommendations on IRS future state for compliance with ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 based Risk remediation and Security controls• Also responsibility includes co-ordination and management of activities and Tasks around these efforts
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Project ManagerL3 Stratis (A Division Of L3 Communications) Dec 2006 - May 2011Worked on the FAA ATO National Service Center program as a Project Manager. The scope of employment includes managing multiple projects for ATO NSC team. Have strong background in IT Project Management covering all facets of IT (infrastructure, development, implementation and maintenance). Ensured that proper planning and resource prioritization is conducted to maximize effectiveness, delivery quality, and project performance, • Lead multiple project teams in the product development lifecycle, project planning documentation, set up and conducting team status meetings, coordination and maintenance of project schedules, analysis of schedule including gaps/conflicts and facilitating resolution, issue tracking, and change control facilitation. • Established and monitored compliance with project management standards, IT regulations, and internal policies and procedures.• Track project progress and coordination with the team members across the organization. • Interface with various cross functional groups across the customer organization for clarification of functional requirements and coordinating the modifications to system design and documentation efforts. • Actively promote ITSM best practices across the domains of Service Management. • Continually provide recommendations to customer, based on sound IT principles, after looking at existing hardware and software, review of applicable policies, review of new or proven technologies, as well as cost benefit analyses. • Documented SCAP and IT Systems Change management for NSC, in coordination with the ATO IT Operations Change Control Board or Change Advisory Board. • Coordinated with multiple IT groups across FAA-ATO to define and/or modify Service Level Targets for IT service management, specifically Incident Management, between IT management and their customer.
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It ManagerGovernair Corporation Jun 2003 - Dec 2006Served as the IT Manager, for a technically advanced Custom Air Handling Unit manufacturer, • Responsibilities included software development project management, infrastructure project management, internal audits, ensuring SOX compliance based on COBIT, creating and administering the budget for the IT organization and managing IT resources. • Implemented several cost saving and revenue generating IT strategies for the organization. One of them was the development and implementation of a web based SOA based front end using Web Services to deploy, administer and maintain a state of the art engineering design and quote system for 1600 Architect Contractor representative organizations.• Was instrumental in conducting cost benefit analysis for optimization and elimination of wasteful IT processes, applications and vendor contracts. • Undertaken and successfully executed several strategic initiatives for the organization. • Had provided cost benefits and risk analysis to the senior management and executive sponsors to obtain buy-in for strategic and cost saving projects. • Established key project deliverables for assigned projects and governed results.
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Co-Ordinator Technology ServicesXyant Technology Jun 1999 - Mar 2003Served as the Coordinator of Technology services, • Had managed several IT consulting projects for the organization, including IT infrastructure, and software development projects. • Participated in State and Federal IT contract work (RFPs, RFQs, solution design for Contract bidding, Document review etc,). • Responsibilities included analyzing requirements, possible solutions, costs and risks and develop recommendations for implementation, including business case analysis. • Expert on translating user requirements into broad system requirements and specifications. • Interfaced with customers for clarification of functional requirements and managed changes to system design documents. • Provided expertise on Systems Development Life Cycle Management on computer software applications.• Developed, managed and maintained project plans, schedules and tasks, and resources, skilled and professional cross functional teams, through the project progress, from initiation to closure.
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Senior Network ConsultantKca Infocomn Pvt. Ltd Sep 1996 - Jun 1999Worked as the Senior Networking Consultant for a major Systems Integration Solutions provider. • Responsibilities included Project Management of several complex IT systems Integration projects for State and Central Public Sector and Private Sector organizations. • Developed and maintained project plans and network designs, working at the capacity of Pre-Sale Consultant and Post Sale Project Manager. • Managed and scheduled tasks and allocated resources depending on dynamic requirements from simultaneous and competing project initiatives. • Managed Software Development projects and interacted with Software development teams to provide network security consulting on software design and development. • Directly interacted with customers to gather business requirements and provide right sized solutions based on cost benefit analysis. • Was a Lucent Certified and authorized consultant for Fiber and Copper Physical Layer Solutions. Authorization included Site Certification responsibilities for Lucent's structured cabling solutions.
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Management TraineePentafour Software. Pvt. Ltd., Chennai India Jan 1996 - Jun 1996Apprenticed as a management trainee for a large enterprise software solutions provider. • As part of the MBA program, conducted research study to identify Enterprise IT Systems requirements, from Manufacturing Organizations. The scope of study was medium to large scale businesses utilizing or planning to implement, MRP I, MRP II and ERP Applications. • Studied IT infrastructure maturity levels for adoption of complex software systems. • Interfaced with all levels of IT management, to gather insights into the requirements, design, development, implementation and maintenance of enterprise software applications and systems.
Ravi Shankar Education Details
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University Of MadrasProduction Management And Mis (Distinction) -
University Of MadrasElectronics And Communications Engineering -
St. Thomas Matriculation Hss, Tuticorin, Tamil NaduEleventh And Twelveth Grades -
Sacred Heart Convent, Villupuram, Tamil NaduKindergarten To Tenth Grade
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