Prashanth Mekala, Nacd.Dc Email & Phone Number

New York, US

Madison, WI, US

• Led first line operational cybersecurity program comprised of 150 personnel, including secure architecture, identity and access management (IAM), cloud security, application security, and advanced Cyber Fusion Center.
• Launched second line information risk management program comprised of 60 personnel, driving continuous security awareness, enterprise-wide governance, and proactive issue management while ensuring supply chain.
• Bridged the gap between technologists and senior leadership team through new dashboards and quarterly presentations to the Board of Directors (Audit and Risk Committees), ensuring a shared understanding of cyber risks.
• Reduced employee onboarding time by 50% through implementation of enterprise identity and governance administration (IGA) solution for users who join, move, and leave the organization.
• Transformed enterprise security information event management (SIEM) system and outsourced cyber incident capabilities, achieving annual cost savings of $2M and a marked improvement in incident response speed.
• Streamlined firewalls and virtual private networks (VPNs) across multiple operating companies resulting in 25% cost reduction, better user experience, and vastly improved threat protection.

Washington, DC, US

• Led the Cyber and Counterintelligence Program of the FBI’s largest division, directing nine teams comprised of 100 investigators and analysts, in successful responses to criminal and nation state cyber-attacks.
• Provided leadership and strategic direction for the investigation and prosecution of hundreds of complex cyber, insider threat, and espionage cases resulting in the arrest and convictions of the individuals responsible.
• Selected by FBI Executive Assistant Director to participate in prestigious Leadership in Counterintelligence program, joining high-potential rising stars for advanced training with senior intelligence leaders from US.
• Implemented proactive outreach initiatives and tabletop exercises (TTXs) to bolster incident response capabilities, leading to a more robust and resilient cybersecurity posture for private sector partners.
• Delivered frequent keynote addresses and participated in panel presentations on cybersecurity, counterintelligence, insider threat, threats to critical infrastructure, crisis management, leadership/mentoring, and.
• Developed and implemented global intelligence networks, facilitating seamless collection, analysis, and dissemination of information between domestic and international partners.

Elmwood Park, NJ, US

• As an Implementation Manager, I developed an online result reporting and order entry system for laboratory services.

• As Project Manager, I tackled significant challenges head-on which led to projects delivered on time and within budget.

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• As an Analyst, I implemented defined benefit programs for large clients, including design, communication, and enrollment.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Information Technology, Information Security & Assurance Specialization

Certificate, Business Implications Of Ai

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.), International Economic Policy Management Specialization

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering