Vikram D. Email & Phone Number

Memphis, Tn, Us

London, Gb

Vik assist’s clients in the aerospace, defense, telecommunications, healthcare, payor/provider, hospital, paper, forestry products, food service, packaging, transportation services, hospitality, medical device, life sciences, financial services, insurance, and wealth management industries. Vik loves to create, lead, and nurture talented teams of cyber/tech professionals through interactive training and coaching programs with a fundamental belief in “people over everything” philosophy.Client focused technical skills:- Cybersecurity Frameworks and Privacy (NIST CSF, Cloud Alliance, HITRUST, ISO/IEC)- Privacy by Design and Data Protection Technology (SSDLC, Shift Left Security)- Consumer Perception of Data Privacy (Security Awareness)- Data Discovery and Labeling (ROPA, Data Mapping, Data Classification, Data Tagging)- Data Privacy Legal and Compliance Requirements (PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA)- Data Protection Impact Assessment- Privacy Governance Technology Enablement - Third Party Risk Management and International Data Transfers- Training Design and Delivery• Program managed and led internal EY IT/Cyber teams across a portfolio of seven cybersecurity workstreams - Data Protection, Endpoint and Mobile Security, Email Security, Cloud Security, Cyber SIEM/SOAR, Networks and Data Center (EYG PMO Leader for Project Everest)• Developed a compelling proposal, statement of work which led to leading an Enterprise team to execute a Key Management Risk Assessment for a Fortune 500 Financial Services client. (EY Subject Matter Expert and Delivery Leader)• Architected point of views, go to market materials for EY’s Encryption and Data Security/Disposition offerings• Developing point of views, assisting creation of go to market materials for EY’s Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC), CMMC, Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) Implications in Data Governance offerings• Involved in people development, mentorship and coaching of staff and senior cybersecurity professionals

Worldwide, Oo

Client and Customer facing leadership role focused on the following Core Competencies of Technology Strategy, Project Support, Capabilities/Services Implementation and Sustainment:- Data Protection- Data Classification- Data De-identification (mask, encrypt, hash processes)- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)- Data Access Governance- Data Retention/Deletion/Archiving- Secrets Governance (Automation, Policies, Standards, Vaults)- CMS/PKI (Automation, Policies, Orchestration, Feasibility Studies)- Cloud Data Protection/Cybersecurity (Azure, GCP, AWS, Oracle)- Encryption (Follow-the-Data model)- Information Governance & Rights Management- Privacy by Design and Records of Processing Activities (GDPR, LGPD, CCPA, VCPA, Compliance)Focused Industries: Healthcare, Telecommunications, Big 3 Tech., Aerospace/DefenseIndustries worked in: Transportation Services, Freight, Logistics, E-Commerce, Hospitality, Life Sciences, Paper and Packaging.Responsible for: leading client workshops, gathering data mapping, secrets, encryption and crypto. requirements, leading teams of senior consultants and junior staff to execute and project manage implementation plans to successful client SOW, presenting technical capabilities and future state recommendations to CISOs/CIOs/Senior IT/IS team leaders.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Information Security Risk Management & Enterprise Data Protection SystemsStrategically led all aspects of information security risk management for enterprise data protection systems companywide. Effectively led and steered team efforts that protected data at all levels throughout the organization's structure.• Constructed and led a team of 10 professionals within a period of three months. Improved knowledge and skills through targeted training (Data Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Google Cloud Platform, Azure Information Protection, PKI, Agile, Human Centered Design) and educational programs (internal community led practice and external conferences/educational workshops).• Acted as the project sponsor and budget oversight leader for multiple high-impact cyber security projects. Decreased unnecessary spending and ensured projects were delivered on-time.• Designed and introduced a data protection strategy and key capabilities for a healthcare company. Clearly defined and outlined asset protection protocol.Focused Competencies:-Data Protection Governance Leader for creation, review, support and maintenance of all applicable policies, standards, best practices.- Cybersecurity Data Protection metrics leader for coordination/CISO reporting.- Tool owner of Varonis Data Security Platform for management of stale and unstructured data.- SME and toolset owner for Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention & controls assessments using Archer GRC.- 24/7 Incident Resp. Team- Hired, mentored, onboarded, and trained interns, college recruits, new and experienced hires into the ISRM Data Protection team.- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) recognition and several partner awards for outstanding performance helping drive multiple teams to a unified frictionless Data Protection experience within IT, Information Security and advancing business objectives to secure the Enterprise #Data Protection; #Data Loss Prevention; #PKI #Living Health Dynamic Platform #HighValueAssets

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Collaboratively led the information security, risk, governance, compliance, and awareness initiatives throughout the entire organization. Designed, developed, implemented, and continuously improved processes and IT operations.• Hired, on-boarded, and coached new and existing team members. Strengthened the team's knowledge and skills through interactive training and mentorship opportunities.• Delivered research, testing, and consultative guidance on data classification, labeling, rights management, IT enablement tools, and project delivery scoping efforts. Increased efficiency across projects and daily operations.Key Functional Competencies:- Create & coordinate risk identification and mitigation board presentations on security/compliance.- Manage and Support annual IT Risk Assessments with outside consulting firms.- Governance Leader for creation, review, training and maintenance of all IT security policies.- Designed, developed and supported the creation of the IP IT Policy and Standards website.- Cybersecurity metrics leader for coordination/reporting and review with CISO and CISO Lead Team.- SME and toolset owner for Cytegic Risk Management Framework.- Supported the onboarding, tool selection and implementation of OneTrust for GDPR, DPIA’s.- Lead, track and manage IT audit findings across all IT & Security Controls- Board Leader for the Global Information Security Review Board (GISERB) to review security exceptions to policies.- Champion security awareness initiatives such as Data Privacy Day, Annual October Cybersecurity Awareness month activities to educate business and IT employees on information security topicsLeadership Recognitions:- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) award for outstanding performance helping multiple teams meet goals within IT, Information Security and advancing business objectives to secure the Enterprise #Data Protection; #Data Loss Prevention; #IT Disaster Recovery; #Business Continuity

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Orchestrated and led several projects that included: Office Unified Communications & Collaboration Platform, Lotus Notes Migration to Microsoft Exchange Mail-In Databases, Capital Portfolio & Project Management Solutions (Unifier), IT Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, & Global Supply Chain COE Testing for Critical Business Applications, Microsoft Server Infrastructure (MSI) Program.

Memphis, Tn, Us

Served as an IT Project Manager that championed all aspects of the Oracle Fusion Incentive Compensation vendor selection alongside a team of five resources and a $500k budget.• Optimized the team's performance and lowered operating costs by evenly distributing the deliverable workload. Ensured the project was delivered on-time and above expectations.

Mclean, Va, Us

Sales, Revenue, & Property SystemsLed a team of five Systems Testing/UAT Specialists in the planning, design, and execution of testing functions for property management, sales, and revenue IT systems.• Designed and delivered user acceptance testing artifacts from functional requirements, system-level use cases, and solution models. Incorporated artifacts into test design for maximum efficiency and productivity.

Projects & Process; Manager - IT Software Quality AssuranceDirectly oversaw enterprise information security, projects and process, and IT software quality assurance initiatives across the entire organization. Led a seven member team in the creation and delivery of new projects.• Installed a new executive IT DR compliance scorecard/reporting process that utilized the living disaster recovery systems planning toolset for mission-critical infrastructure and global business applications.• Facilitated a compelling presentation that sought funding approvals for the IT DR program via monthly steering committee meetings. Gained buy-in and additional funding for the program.• Served as the Lead Project Manager for the SQA organization. Enabled enterprise revenue teams to certify and test new data center migration requirements. Adjusted requirements and content based on feedback and testing loops.Leadership Recognitions:- Chief Information Officer (CIO) award, IT Hall of Fame and numerous SVP/VP/ Director BZ awards for outstanding performance helping multiple teams meet goals within IT, Software Quality Assurance and advancing business objectives to drive high quality software to customers. #Software Quality Assurance; #Testing; #Daylight Savings Time; #Enterprise Product

- Graduate Assistant at the office of Multicultural Student Services.- Graduate Research Assistant for the dept. of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, College of Engineering.- Graduate Teaching Assistant for the College of Business Computer Lab- Graduate Assistant for Instructional and TV studios, College of Engineering

Wichita, Ks, Us

- Graduate Assistant at the Graduate School/Registrars Office computing GPAs on transcripts.- Graduate Teaching Assistant for the dept. of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.- Graduate Assistant for the Resource Center for Independence assisting blind and deaf students from pick-up and drop-off to their respective schools/classes

Mba, General Business Administration

Professional Education, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery And Business Continuity

Certification, Advanced Certification In The Science Of Testing: Fedex Institute Of Technology/U Of Memph. Mis Dept

Ms, Industrial Engineering And Management Systems - Quality (Product Assurance) Engineering

M.S, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering

B.S, Mechanical Engineering

D.P.E, Manufacturing (Production) Engineering