Experienced information security and compliance professional with career spanning 24+ years in software & services industry. Extensive exposure in Information Security Risk and Compliance Domain, Delivery Assurance, Security audits management, Information Security Management System Design, Implement, Maintain and Operate, Risk and Compliance Management, Program Management, Projects Management.Possessing 6+ years of experience in the domain of Compliance practice. Worked at various levels for compliance management. The latest compliance role performed as Sector compliance Leader for distribution sector North America. Leveraging 15+ years in Security control systems involving design and implementation of information security management system based on international standards and frameworks like ISO 27001.Pioneer in managing risks and assessing security requirements for operating system and networks, creating customer required policies, processes and ensuring adherence to policies and established procedures. Some key accounts handled include Bajaj Auto, ACG Worldwide, Bank Sohar in Oman, VFS Global, Ministry of Tourism (Oman), Development Credit Bank, Shamrao Vithal Co-op Bank, Prabhudas Liladhar and Kotak Life Insurance. Key operational strengths include service delivery management, project management, practice management, key account management.Member of Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). Presented on ‘Virtualization and Security’ at Isaca Mumbai Chapter.Achievements/Appreciations/Recognition:• Steered two accounts from North America to pass the IBM corporate audit. • The Best of IBM, Bravo award from the account management for EMEA account at IBM. • Letter of appreciation by Bank Sohar in 2008 for implementing information security management system and getting the bank certified to ISO 27001.• Best team award while leading the customer support team of 8, in the year 2003 during the tenure at NSEIT