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Aswinkumar Azhakesan

@aswinkumarazhakesan

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Seasoned Information Security Leader with expertise in cybersecurity and compliance.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and allows me to lead security initiatives while ensuring compliance and risk management.

I am a seasoned Information Security Leader with progressive experience in cybersecurity, compliance, and enterprise risk management across BFSI, technology, and consulting domains. My proven ability to lead global security initiatives and regulatory audits has allowed me to align cybersecurity priorities with business outcomes effectively. I excel in influencing stakeholders and building scalable security frameworks while championing secure digital transformation.

Throughout my career, I have led operational security initiatives and driven strategic, risk-aligned security assessments. My experience includes spearheading the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management and Third Party Risk Management programs, as well as developing an enterprise-wide AI/LLM risk review framework. I have successfully represented organizations during regulatory audits and ensured compliance with various frameworks, including ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR.

With a strong background in training and development, I have conducted numerous training sessions on information security concepts and risk mitigation procedures. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to drive compliance and security excellence in organizations while fostering a culture of security awareness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cybersecurity Consultant

Current

Societe Generale

Dec 2024 - Present (8 months)

Lead operational security initiatives within the Group Security Department, acting as the central point of accountability for securing Group Critical infrastructure and applications. Drive strategic, risk-aligned security assessments to influence architectural and operational decisions across critical systems.

Security Operations Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance SWIFT Compliance European Central Bank Recommendations

Cyber Security Engineering, Staff

Synopsys

Jul 2021 - Nov 2024 (3 years 4 months)

Spearheaded implementation of Enterprise Risk Management and Third Party Risk Management programs using OneTrust across business units and global vendors. Led development of enterprise-wide AI/LLM risk review framework and influenced adoption across product security lifecycle.

Enterprise Risk Management Third Party Risk Management OneTrust

Senior Consultant

Ernst and Young

Oct 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Led and performed Information Security Assessments and Cybersecurity Audits (Web, Infrastructure, and Mobile Application VAPT) for FinTech clients, covering ITGC and Application Security controls. Performed and published annual CISA reports for Fintech (PPI) companies based on RBI requirements framework.

Security Auditing VAPT

Consultant

Ernst and Young

Jun 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 4 months)

Led and performed Information Security Assessment and Cybersecurity Audits (Web, Infrastructure and Mobile Application VAPT) for clients in the FinTech space covering ITGC and Application Security controls. Performed and published annual CISA reports for Fintech (PPI) companies based on RBI requirements framework.

Information Security Security Auditing VAPT Cloud Security

Application Developer

IBM

Sep 2013 - Jun 2015 (1 year 9 months)

Responsible for performing UX, middle tier, and back-end changes to customer management and sales and service platform for a leading American Bank. Contributed to the development and maintenance of critical banking applications.

UX Design Middle Tier Development Customer Management Sales Platform

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TA Pai Management Institute

Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Management

2015 - 2017

Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management at TA Pai Management Institute. The program provided comprehensive knowledge in various management disciplines.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Bachelor of Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2009 - 2013

Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. The curriculum focused on core engineering principles and applications.