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 to protect sensitive data and ensure organizational cyber resilience. • 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 resilience and delivering regular risk reports.• 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.• Reduced internal audit findings by 70% over a two-year period, significantly mitigating cyber risk exposure across IT. • Commanded incident response teams during significant cyber-attacks, implementing clear communication protocols and fostering strong collaboration, which resulted in successful mitigation of threats and protection of critical data. • Built new Insider Risk program which minimized exfiltration of sensitive data ahead of significant organizational changes.

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 including dismantling ransomware operations and thwarting network intrusions.• 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 and international communities. • 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 career development.• 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