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Ashwini Balakrishnan

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Information Security Manager at Baseel Group of companies who helped clients pursue ISO 27001 certification.

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At Baseel Group of companies, I performed the role of CISO, supporting ISO 27001 certification for the company and its clients. I coached clients through gap analysis and remediation for ISO 27001:2022 and Cyber Essentials.

At Save the Children, International, I carried out ISO 27001:2022 gap analysis and supported implementation of ISMS controls across members preparing for certification. I also directed Cyber Essentials certification work for more than 15 members.

At IBM India, I delivered ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 training and reviewed ISMS documentation. In information security and quality compliance work for Commonwealth Bank of Australia, I managed audits and implemented standards including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, CMMI, SSAE18, and SOC 2.

Earlier, I managed application projects for Ericsson and participated in development work for Fannie Mae in mortgage banking. My certifications include ISO 27001:2013 Lead Auditor, ISO 9001:2015, Certified BCM Specialist, and PMP.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Sybase DBA and Application Developer

Jun 1992 - Apr 2023 (30 years 10 months)

Participated in application development for various projects, interfacing with development teams and implementing projects using Unix, Sybase, and C in mortgage banking. Responsible for project and stakeholder management, and CMMI L5 implementation.

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ISO 27001 & 9001 Trainer

Dec 2018 - Apr 2022 (3 years 4 months)

Delivered ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 lead auditor, lead implementer, and internal auditor training courses. Enhanced course materials and updated ISMS documentation including policies and risk assessments.

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LISA Contract Transition

Mar 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year 3 months)

Identified and updated Ericsson process asset library (EPAL) and prepared new process documents, templates, and checklists for the LISA contract transition. Conducted process trainings and audits for SAP applications.

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CMMI L3 Implementation Lead

Jan 2005 - Jul 2009 (4 years 6 months)

Led CMMI level 3 compliance assessments for the Ericsson account, updating processes and conducting gap analysis. Coordinated with lead auditors and prepared teams through mock interviews and training.

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Project Manager

Perot Systems

Apr 2003 - Dec 2004 (1 year 8 months)

Managed and delivered a report development application for Belgium International Airport, interfacing with the client and leading development using Java, JSP, EJB, XML, Struts, and Crystal Reports on Sybase.

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Manager

Bharat Earth Movers Ltd.

Sep 1987 - Jun 1992 (4 years 9 months)

Participated in application requirement analysis, development, and performance tuning for a production planning control system for an earth moving manufacturer. The integrated application planned material requirements and managed purchase orders and stock accounting.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UVCE Bangalore logoUB

UVCE Bangalore

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from UVCE Bangalore.

Symbiosis Institute of Management, Pune logoSP

Symbiosis Institute of Management, Pune

Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Management with dual specialization in Finance and Operations Management.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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