Prabhu Santhanam
@prabhusanthanam
I design secure enterprise GenAI, cloud, and security architectures for regulated environments.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I design secure enterprise GenAI and security architectures for BFSI, healthcare, and IT services. At Equitas Small Finance Bank, I built banking security architecture frameworks, secure AWS Bedrock and Bedrock AgentCore reference architectures, RAG patterns, and AI governance controls.
Across Help AG, Tata Elxsi for GE Healthcare, YES BANK, Standard Chartered, Verizon, and Tata Communications, I’ve led cloud security, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, SOC operations, compliance, and enterprise risk initiatives. I bring 24+ years of experience applying Zero Trust, TOGAF, SABSA, cloud controls, and secure AI adoption practices in regulated environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Information Security Architect
Equitas Small Finance Bank
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Developed and implemented a Security Architecture Framework for banking using TOGAF, SABSA, and OSA. Designed enterprise GenAI reference architectures using AWS Bedrock and Bedrock AgentCore, and led AI governance and risk assessment initiatives.
Led vulnerability management program ensuring SBOM compliance with FDA regulations. Designed OCI cloud security solutions addressing performance and configuration issues with CSPM/CWPP tools.
Safeguarded brand integrity through threat intelligence, web/social monitoring and malicious content takedown. Managed Azure Defender, Azure Monitor/Sentinel, and implemented Imperva DAM for privileged access monitoring.
Senior Manager - Information Security
YES BANK
Oct 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Led enterprise-wide security initiatives and risk assessments. Oversaw compliance and cybersecurity operations across multiple banking channels.
Managed information security operations and initiatives at a global banking services company.
Managed technical teams and projects in a data services environment.
Manager
Tata Communications
Mar 2008 - Sep 2008 (6 months)
Managed operations and teams in a telecommunications company.
Led technical projects and teams in a data services environment.
Senior Network Engineer
Tata ISP India
Apr 2004 - Jan 2005 (9 months)
Managed network engineering tasks and operations for an ISP.
Systems Engineer
Sify
Feb 2003 - Apr 2004 (1 year 2 months)
Managed systems engineering tasks and operations.
Telecom Consultant
Citibank NA
Aug 2000 - Jan 2003 (2 years 5 months)
Provided telecom consulting services for a global bank.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bharathiar University
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
1992 - 1996
Pursued a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, building a strong foundation in computing principles and engineering practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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