Akankshya Mohapatra
@akankshyamohapatra
IT Risk and GRC professional at ANNAPURNA FINANCE, leading ISO 27001 governance and audit readiness.
What I'm looking for
At ANNAPURNA FINANCE, I lead information security governance, GRC, and audit readiness activities, including ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC 2 implementation support. I coordinate assessments from planning and evidence collection through remediation and closure.
Previously, I managed IT risk and compliance activities at DELHIVERY and supported IT audit and technology risk engagements at DELOITTE USI. My work has included ITGC testing, vendor risk assessments, and SOX documentation, including Risk Control Matrices and control narratives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Manager – IT Compliance & Operations
Annapurna Finance
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Lead information security governance, GRC, IT compliance, cybersecurity, IT risk, security assurance, and audit readiness activities. Coordinate security requirements across business, IT, Engineering, Infrastructure, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Procurement.
Associate Program Manager – IT Risk & Operations
Delhivery
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Managed IT risk, GRC, cybersecurity compliance, information security controls, technology governance, security assurance, and audit readiness activities supporting SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, and ITGC requirements.
Associate Solution Advisor – IT Audit & Technology Risk
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Delivered IT audit, technology risk, GRC, cybersecurity compliance, security assurance, and internal control assessments for global enterprise clients. Supported SOC 2 readiness and ISO/IEC 27001 assessments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KIIT University
MBA, Finance & Marketing
2020 - 2022
Grade: 8.32 CGPA
MBA in Finance & Marketing from KIIT University with a CGPA of 8.32.
KIIT University
B.Tech, Electrical Engineering
2015 - 2019
Grade: 7.97 CGPA
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from KIIT University with a CGPA of 7.97.
CQI & IRCA
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, Information Security
Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor with ULN 673865.
ISC2
Cybersecurity Certification, Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Certification from ISC2.
London School of Finance
Introduction to Risk Management, Risk Management
Introduction to Risk Management certification from London School of Finance.
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