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Phaneendar Thummala

@phaneendarthummala

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I am a technology leader specializing in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and IT governance.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking an executive or senior technology role leading cybersecurity and cloud transformation in a security-first, collaborative company where I can drive compliance, mentor teams, implement scalable cloud-native solutions, and reduce risk and costs.

I am a technology manager and CTO with 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and IT governance. I have led cross-functional teams to implement scalable security protocols and drive digital transformation.

In my current role I led deployment of a GRC automation platform that cut manual audit tasks by 70% and improved compliance transparency. I enhanced multi-cloud security across AWS and on-premises (reducing repeat security findings by 50%), coordinated ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS programs that completed audit cycles without major findings, and integrated ServiceNow and RSA Archer to shorten incident resolution by 35%.

Earlier roles in ITGC and network security delivered 100% compliance in SOX/ISO projects, resolved 90% of audit findings within SLAs, and reduced audit cycle times by 20%. I hold an MBA and several security certifications (CISM, CCSP, CISSP, CCSE, CySA+) and I prioritize mentoring teams and building security-first cultures.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Chief Technology Officer

Current

Accuract Technologies

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Led deployment of a GRC automation platform that cut manual audit tasks by 70% and improved compliance transparency; enhanced multi-cloud security across AWS and on-premises, reducing repeat security findings by 50% and achieving two audit cycles without major findings.

GRC AWS ServiceNow RSA Archer EDR Incident Response ISO 27001 PCI DSS

Manager - ITGC ITRA

Movate Pvt. Ltd

Feb 2020 - Jun 2024 (4 years 4 months)

Supervised end-to-end ITGC projects in cloud environments achieving 100% compliance in SOX and ISO 27001; guided 30+ annual security reviews and resolved 90% of audit findings within SLAs via automated solutions, reducing audit cycle times by 20%.

ITGC SOX ISO 27001 NIST PCI DSS Cloud Security Automation Audits Jira

Network Security Analyst

VB Technokraft Pvt. Ltd

Feb 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 10 months)

Developed risk assessment protocols and administered IDS/IPS and firewall configurations, preventing over 100 unauthorized access attempts; organized incident response drills that increased response preparedness by 70%.

IDS Firewalls Incident Response Risk Assessment GDPR PCI DSS Network Security Threat Detection

Associate Security Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Participated in compliance assessments and supported SOX and ISO audits, helping maintain a 100% pass rate across multiple client portfolios; monitored IT security policies and escalated high-priority risks to leadership.

SOX ISO 27001 Compliance Assessments Security Monitoring Audit Support Controls Testing

Student Co-ordinator

National Institute of Information Technology

Nov 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 1 month)

Planned and delivered 100+ technical training sessions for CCNA/CCNP, mentored 200+ students and achieved a 90% pass rate while improving exam scores by 25% through targeted curriculum and labs.

CCNA Cisco Packet Tracer Curriculum Development Training Delivery Mentoring

Network Security Administrator

VVL Pvt. Ltd

May 2007 - Dec 2010 (3 years 7 months)

Designed, installed, and maintained LAN/WAN and VoIP infrastructures, drafted SOPs and managed firewall/VPN deployments to standardize secure operations and improve technical support responsiveness.

LAN WAN VoIP Firewalls VPN Technical Support SOPs