Niranjan Ganesan
@niranjan
Senior IT & Cloud Security Manager with extensive compliance expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Information Security professional with over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management. My journey has been marked by a commitment to achieving global compliance certifications such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS, while collaborating cross-functionally to embed security by design into organizational practices. Currently, I serve as a Senior IT & Cloud Security Manager at Plivo, Inc., where I oversee critical security initiatives and compliance efforts, ensuring alignment with business objectives for scalable impact.
Throughout my career, I have successfully architected cloud and endpoint security programs from the ground up, implementing proactive monitoring controls that significantly reduce manual overhead and incident response times. My proactive approach has led to the identification of critical vulnerabilities, preventing potential financial losses for clients. I am recognized as a go-to resource for IT security and compliance, fostering a culture of security awareness and operational agility within organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior IT & Cloud Security Manager
Plivo, Inc.
Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Acted as the single point of contact for all organizational security, compliance, and privacy-related queries, coordinating with external auditors for annual certifications. Collaborated cross-functionally to design, implement, and monitor security controls across cloud and endpoint infrastructures, aligning with leading compliance frameworks. Orchestrated enterprise-wide compliance programs align
Senior Manager - Information Security
Fiserv, Inc.
Oct 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Unified global cybersecurity operations by aligning enterprise controls with international compliance frameworks including PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR, and ISO 27001. Designed and executed a scalable security monitoring roadmap across hybrid environments, integrating automated controls to enhance threat detection and compliance. Led enterprise-wide risk evaluations and incident response enhancements, str
Assistant Vice President Security
Reward360 Global Services Private Limited
Jul 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Championed the deployment of enterprise-grade security and compliance frameworks, building foundational governance structures and risk mitigation policies. Drafted and enforced key cybersecurity policies and standards, leading the successful implementation of PCI DSS compliance. Architected a 24x7 threat monitoring ecosystem for the e-commerce platform by deploying SIEM tools and Web Application F
CISO & IT Head
Skilworth Technologies Private Limited
Feb 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 5 months)
Directed overall IT and information security strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Oversaw the development and implementation of security policies, infrastructure, and risk management programs.
Senior Data Center Engineer
Redblacktree Technologies Private Limited
Oct 2010 - Nov 2015 (5 years 1 month)
Managed and maintained critical data center infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance of systems. Implemented and optimized data center operations, including hardware and software configurations.
Service Engineer
Ale Software Private Limited
May 2009 - Aug 2010 (1 year 3 months)
Provided comprehensive technical support and service for software products, resolving complex customer issues efficiently. Performed system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and ensured optimal functionality of deployed software solutions.
Senior System Administrator
RMP Infotech Private Limited
Dec 2005 - Apr 2009 (3 years 4 months)
Administered and maintained diverse IT systems and servers, ensuring network stability, security, and optimal performance. Managed user accounts, access controls, and provided technical assistance to staff across the organization.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
AWS IAM
Google Cloud Platform
Amazon CloudWatch
Cloudflare
Amazon CloudFront
iCloud
Tailwind CSS
Redis
Jira
Python
AWS Elastic Load Balancing ...
AWS CloudTrail
Amazon GuardDuty
macOS
Windows
Windows 10
Google Workspace
Confluence
AWS WAF
Qualys
Duo Security
AWS Lambda
JumpCloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Athena
Ossec
OpsGenie
Plivo
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Location
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