Sreenivas Royal

Led risk assessment and control optimization for a major enterprise portfolio, driving compliance across 15+ workflows and removing 20% of redundant key controls. Used ServiceNow GRC and Audit Board to automate compliance tracking and executed ITGC/ITAC testing, including TOD/TOE for computer operations and SAP security governance.

Managed a cross-functional global team of 6 auditors and led IT SOX compliance programs, including annual scoping aligned to high-risk materiality. Built a CCM framework with Tableau and Power BI to reduce manual testing by 35%, and eliminated 90% of open control deficiencies using RSA Archer and ServiceNow GRC while delivering SOC 2 Type II testing.

Led risk-based IT internal audits covering cloud architecture, database security (Oracle/SQL), networks, and incident workflows, and tested SDLC program development and modification controls. Performed pre/post assurance for SAP S/4HANA transformations and deep-dive SOC 1/SOC 2 Type II reviews, partnering with Big 4 auditors and reducing annual audit friction by 4 weeks using MetricStream and Serv

Executed end-to-end IT audit engagements, managed deliverables, and upskilled junior team members while testing ITGCs and automated application controls across Windows, Unix/Linux, iSeries, DB2, and SQL databases. Evaluated IAM including emergency access (Firefighter IDs) and privileged recertifications, administered SAP security provisioning via PFCG, and tested computer operations controls while

Earned an MBA specializing in Human Resource & Marketing from Sri Venkateswara University in 2011.