Rahul Balakrishnan Email & Phone Number

India

India

In this role I create research products that help cybersecurity leaders/CISOs make better decisions. I author research notes and lead research projects on the most pressing cybersecurity issues. Recent efforts: How to use value stories to communicate business value of cybersecurity, Driving secure employee behaviors by reducing cybersecurity-induced friction.Speaker at Gartner's Security and Risk Management Summit in Mumbai in Feb '23. Conducted a well-received client workshop… Show more In this role I create research products that help cybersecurity leaders/CISOs make better decisions. I author research notes and lead research projects on the most pressing cybersecurity issues. Recent efforts: How to use value stories to communicate business value of cybersecurity, Driving secure employee behaviors by reducing cybersecurity-induced friction.Speaker at Gartner's Security and Risk Management Summit in Mumbai in Feb '23. Conducted a well-received client workshop on 'Gamifying Cybersecurity'. Show less

Gurugram, Haryana, India

I lead the Sales and Customer Service research teams in India. Built and scaled a high-performing, 9-member Sales & Service research team through effective coaching and development of team members.

Gurgaon, India

I lead the development and delivery of strategic business insights that focus on the biggest challenges faced by CSOs and Service leaders at Fortune 500 companies.

Bellevue, Washington

Leading an engagement to manage and streamline the release management process for the Product marketing division of a technology major. Gained proficiency in Agile methodologies, User Experience (UX) design and Stakeholder management.Researched, conceptualized and built customer journey maps for business intelligence and business application products of a technology major.

Bengaluru Area, India

Planned, executed and led multiple Advisory engagements in the Regulatory compliance and Research space.

Hyderabad Area, India

Worked with the Deloitte US team in initial evaluations and due diligence reviews of opportunities that are consistent with the company's business objectives. Assisted US Leadership in business development and sales initiatives. Industry Proficiency Level I Certification in Financial Services Industry (FSI) with over 1000 hours of Client Service in the FSI domain.Developed business engagement proposals on global compliance strategy for manufacturing organizations to manage their… Show more Worked with the Deloitte US team in initial evaluations and due diligence reviews of opportunities that are consistent with the company's business objectives. Assisted US Leadership in business development and sales initiatives. Industry Proficiency Level I Certification in Financial Services Industry (FSI) with over 1000 hours of Client Service in the FSI domain.Developed business engagement proposals on global compliance strategy for manufacturing organizations to manage their supply chain and adhere to SEC rule on conflict minerals. Gained a detailed understanding of the complex supply chain of conflict minerals across different industries. Show less

Gurgaon, India

Responsible for liaising with organizations and strengthening MDI’s presence in the corporate worldCo-ordinated the Finals placements of the senior batch and the Summer placements of the junior batch

Mumbai Area, India

Interned at Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited (TCHFL). Worked on Categorization of Indian Housing Builders and Developers from a risk analysis and funding perspective.Learnings* Exposure through interaction with 20+ major Housing Developers spread across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Pune* Functional Understanding of Housing Finance products and activities

Mba, Finance, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Student Coordinator, Corporate Relations and Placement Committee Financial Management and Accounting, Corporate.

B.Tech, Electronics And Communication Engineering

Activities and Societies: Phoenix Tech Club

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