Prathima Srinath Email & Phone Number

United States

New Jersey

Responsibilities includedAs IT SOX Tester supporting Corporate Internal Audit Team, JNJ (2018 to 2020)o Lead IT Control Process walkthrough o Update process narrative.o Evaluate the design and operative effectiveness of IT controlso Through continuous IT SOX Test Identify internal control deficiencies, inadequate documentation/evidence and other irregularitieso Track and maintain evidence request list o Document audit test procedure, results and findingso Prepare audit findings and recommendations to clearly communicate risks, in terms of impact to business from a senior management and audit committee perspectiveo Perform IT remediation testing over identified internal control issueso Function as the main point of contact to external audit teamo Develop ongoing positive relationships with business units and audit team memberso Guide Business with knowledge in IT control best practices and audit framework associated with key controls for IT infrastructures and interfaces associated with SOXAs IT SOX Consultant supporting Health Care Services, JNJ (2013 to 2018)• Identify key controls in line with company’s stated requirements and developed /updated work program for testing these controls• Work with control owners and stakeholders to develop and maintain control documentation and flowchart• Plan and conduct continuous internal audits and reviews in support of company’s annual internal audit plan• Drive remediation activities with stakeholders including developing remediation plan and tracking remediation progress.• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency and productivity• Assist in training and mentoring of staff• Provide support to IT Managers and Internal Audit SOX in the performance of company’s annual SOX compliance testing.Liaison with External auditors for SOX Audit.

On Deputation To Usa Since 1999

Work Experience:Project Management  Coordinated complex SDLC and process institutionalization projects in matrix environment  Ensured project specific metrics are captured, analyzed and reported Represented Program Office to liaison with customer  Lead CMM Process Implementations and process improvement activities as Architect and author of IBM(India) CMM Level 4 Processes.  Set directions and lead the team to develop Operations Manual for Xerox account, including Governance plan, ITIL process and security requirements for Production support. Defined the Metrics reporting and SLA process Quality Assurance activities:  As SQA in-charge, Managed SQA plans, lead Measurement Program, organized Project Audits, executed process reviews and lessons learned, designed and implemented Software Subcontract Management Process and Migration Process Initiated and supported the drive for quantitative analysis (CMM level 4) in IBM India. Established Business and Measurement Goals and acceptable limit, established measurement program, and performed quantitative analysis of process performance for CWS/CMS account.  As Metrics specialist in IBM Sprint- Set technical expertise to define, document and execute Service Level Agreement Process for verifying performance and reporting metrics. Assessments and Audits Conducted Process adherence audits, analyzed and reported metrics. Participated as assessment team member in CMM and CMMI Assessment: Participated in SOX audit at Xerox account Participated in Risk Assessments in Sprint account

India, Bangalore

 Project management – complex SDLC projects in matrix environment Handled Process institutionalization project Software Training Software Development

Physics

Master Of Science, Physics

B.Sc (Hons, Physics