Niranjan Ganesan - Senior IT & Cloud Security Manager - Plivo, Inc. | Himalayas
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Niranjan Ganesan

@niranjan

Senior IT & Cloud Security Manager with extensive compliance expertise.

India

What I'm looking for

I am seeking a challenging role in SaaS Cloud Information Security that fosters growth and innovation.

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

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Current

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

FI

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

RL

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

SL

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.

RL

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.

AL

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.

Education

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