Providing consultancy, audits and trainings in Information Security Management, GDPR compliance, Risk Management. Trainer for IRCA certified ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor. Lead Implementer and internal auditor courses in addition to Risk Professional course based on ISO 31000. Auditor for ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS), ISO 22301 (BCMS) and ISO 9001 (QMS).

• Delivered “Approved Training Partner” certification of CQI and IRCA, UK to a leading certification assessment body based at Chennai.• Designed and developed Lead Auditor Training programmes and obtained certifications for 6 management system standards. Certified trainings include:o ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) o ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Information Security Management Systems) o ISO 22000:2005 (Food Safety Management Systems) o ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems) o OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems) o ISO 22301:2012 (Business Continuity Management Systems)• Designed and developed internal auditor (including online) trainings for all the above schemes including ISO 13485:2016 and IATF 16949:2016• Conducting external certification audits in IT / ITES, manufacturing and food processing industries • Review of certification recommendations• Delivering CQI and IRCA certified Lead Auditor trainings for the above schemes including witness audits by the technical assessor of CQI and IRCA• Deliver in-house trainings for organizations implementing the above management systems. To name a few BNP Paribas (Mumbai & Chennai), Syrma Technologies, Hyatt Residency, Incture, o9 Solutions, and many others.

Led assurance services activities and processes for information security, quality management, privacy, compliance, governance, risk management, statutory compliance and business continuity management (BCM) by working in tandem with the respective departments of Allianz Insurance UK Plc and Allianz Technology (formerly AMOS), Munich.Additional charge as Head of Assurance Services between March 2013 to June 2013 reporting directly to CEO of ACIS and Functionally to Allianz UK PLC Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, BCM and Information Security including Compliance department of AMOS, Germany.I also transitioned the ISO/IEC 27001 certification from 2005 to 2013 version within 6 months of release of 2013 standard.

Transitioned to ISO 9001:2008 Standard within 2 months of release of International Standard by Dec 2008.Coached and mentored a team of 60+ internal quality and information security auditors to ensure knowledge on the latest technology developments are transferred to them seamlessly.Spearheaded daily operations of integrated QMS and ISMS audits by planning, conducting, reporting, following up and ensuring timely closure of audit findings.Explored and implemented measures for process improvements and recommended changes in alignment with business tactics and strategy for area of responsibilityRevamped systems and operations to peak performance levels through creative, hands-on leadership and geared the activities to plan, organize & manage internal procedures and resources to ensure maximum productivityIntegrated and headed ISMS and QMS and institutionalized continual improvements driven through team based Ideas to Success (TB i2S) programme.Influenced various operational processes to achieve organizational objectives while efficiently driving programs for effective co-ordination and utilization of resourcesImproved the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organization’s mission, specifically, supported better management reporting, information flow & management and business process.Defined performance standards across all functional areas and periodically reviewed performance with deft application of concurrent management audit proceduresPromoted best practices across units to initiate improvements through OPEX and liaised with stakeholders like training consultants and certifying bodies for continual improvementAwarded top performer in assurance services 3 years in a row from 2008 to 2010 Awarded MD’s Employee of the year (runner-up) in 2012

Oversight of projects to meet client requirements and updated them on regular project related developments and shared ideas.Demonstrated exceptional ability to improve on performance metrics, control costs, create and implement successful operations strategies, and forming business allianceCoordinated in planning and directing all the activities and established strategic decision for overall growth in business, ensuring quality, service excellence and budget performance Supervised a team of 25 veterinary professionals to deal with small animals claims processing and introduced use of OPEX and Six Sigma tools to resolve issuesAdvocated smooth implementation of monthly process improvements in consultation with UK process owners of AH-Claims process.

Growth PathFeb`05-Nov`06 Manager-Product Marketing at Trivandrum Dairy Mar`02-Feb`05 Manager at Pathanamthitta Dairy Sep`00-Feb`02 Assistant Manager (Technical Inputs) at Head OfficeNov`98-Aug`00 Assistant Manager (Procurement & Inputs) at Pathanamthitta Apr’94-Oct’98 Officer in charge of Veterinary inputs at Trivandrum DairyMay’87-Jan’93 Veterinary Officer at Trivandrum Dairy Key achievementsObtained ISO 9001 certifications for Trivandrum, Quilon and Pathanamthitta dairies between 1996 and 2005.Enhanced sales of milk from 9000 to 35000 liters per day between Mar 2002 and Feb 2005 at Pathanamthitta district.De-centralized veterinary service by establishing 6 new units for efficient service deliveryOrganized 42 self-help groups during 1998 and 2000 for women at dairy cooperatives to empower them with financial independence