Pradeep Karavadi
Grafenau
Summary
Career spanning two decades in Cybersecurity covering Infrastructure Security Architecture Design & Deploy, Operations, Consulting, Audit and Compliance. Successfully helped Automotive giants, International Banks and Government clients to navigated the dynamic cyber landscape and guide them in achieving highest level of Governance, Compliance and Security. Guide teams through change, manage ambiguity, and deliver results even under pressure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Business, Legal, and Senior Management, to enhance cybersecurity effectiveness. International experience includes working with globally distributed teams, delivering objectives regionally and centrally.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INDUSTRY PRINCIPAL
Infosys Limited
07.2023 - Current
- As Global Audit and Compliance Manager for TAF Program spanning 8 different Delivery centers across the globe encompassing a team of 3500+ SMEs , my role revolves around ensuring program-level compliance with security policies, standards and contractual requirements.
- Lead pre-audits, gap analyses, and lead global teams in remediation efforts to address findings
- Responsible for program adherence to client's corporate security policies and industry standards while overseeing various external and internal audits
- Responsibilities require close cross-functional collaboration, guiding teams in implementation of robust security measures, and delivering concise audit reports to executive leadership
- My focus is on strengthening the security posture and ensuring global regulatory compliance to safeguard valuable data assets.
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Infosys Limited
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Tower Lead for NetSec Services : Services, , Proxy, LB, NSX-T, Additionally acting as Regional ISO for EMEA region. Responsible for 2700+ assets.
- Improve security posture by deploying Qualys and ServiceNOW integration for global Vulnerability Management
- Led Zero Trust Architecture deployment through SDI based NSX Perimeter Security, ALB, EDR, and SASE VPN for EMEA region
- Reduced risk exposure and increased project efficiency by developing an internal risk assessment system.
LEAD CONSULTANT
Infosys Limited
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Cluster Manager for eSecurity Services
- Leading Network Security, Certificate Management, PKI, Single Sign-On, Proxy, Load Balancers services
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Infosys Limited
09.2012 - 04.2018
- Solution Architect, RFP Responses, Due Diligence, Presales, Advisory, Trainings and Seminars.
- Plan and deploy various security products : FWs, LBs, DLP, Mail Security, Web Security, Proxies, Vulnerability Scanners,
- Conducted short term gap analysis and internal assesments for SMBs
Information Security Architect
HP India Sales
04.2008 - 08.2012
- Solution Architect for HP India Sales' Enterprise Security Solutions program
- Played multiple roles from pre-sales consultant, and solution architect to foreseeing end-to-end implementation of security solutions
- Participated in several audits, compliance, and gap assessment projects
- Gained experience on several security products
- Worked with various National Banks, Government agencies, and automobile industries pan India
- Deployed end to end Security Solutions, and defined ISMS processes and policies
- Also worked in an advisory role to prepare clients for ISO 270001 audits.
Assistant Manager - IT Security
HSBC
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Assistant Manager IT Security (Threat & Incident Management), ISS Site Protector, CS-MARS, Anti Virus Management.
Associate Application Support
UBS
01.2006 - 10.2007
- Log Analysis, VA Scan of Wintel landscape, Security Dashboard, Incident Management, Threat mitigation.
AMG Analyst - IT Security
HSBC
11.2004 - 12.2005
- Log analysis on Linux, AS 400 and Mainframes and Access Management on AS400 and Mainframe
Technical Support Specialist
Brigade Corporation
09.2003 - 10.2004
- Technical support for HP Laptops and Printers.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology
Prayagraj, India06.2003
Skills
- Cybersecurity Program Management
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Information Security Architect
- Risk management
- Vulnerability Remediation & Threat assessment
- Security Incident response
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- ITIL Foundation
Languages
English
German (B1)
Visa Citizenship
German Citizen since 02/2023
Note
Resume is handcrafted. No help of AI tools taken. Any grammatical or articulation mistakes are intentional to retain human touch.
Timeline
INDUSTRY PRINCIPAL
Infosys Limited
07.2023 - Current
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Infosys Limited
01.2021 - 06.2023
LEAD CONSULTANT
Infosys Limited
05.2018 - 12.2020
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Infosys Limited
09.2012 - 04.2018
Information Security Architect
HP India Sales
04.2008 - 08.2012
Assistant Manager - IT Security
HSBC
11.2007 - 03.2008
Associate Application Support
UBS
01.2006 - 10.2007
AMG Analyst - IT Security
HSBC
11.2004 - 12.2005
Technical Support Specialist
Brigade Corporation
09.2003 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Engineering -
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology
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