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Sunanda Mandal

@sunandamandal

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Cybersecurity consultant with expertise in risk management and compliance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth in cybersecurity.

I am a dedicated cybersecurity consultant with a Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland at College Park. My professional journey began with a Bachelor of Technology in Software Engineering from SRM Institute of Science and Technology in India. I have honed my skills in risk management, compliance, and incident response through my experience at VOIS, where I led risk assessments for over 1000 suppliers, significantly reducing supply chain risks.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my contributions, including receiving a Star Award for excellence in execution. My role involved managing high-priority cybersecurity incidents and developing automated dashboards using Power BI to enhance data visibility for senior leadership. I am passionate about implementing robust security measures and have successfully redesigned cloud infrastructures for healthcare providers, ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA.

As I continue to grow in my career, I am eager to leverage my expertise in cloud security and risk management to drive operational resilience and compliance in dynamic environments. I thrive in collaborative settings and am committed to continuous improvement and innovation in cybersecurity practices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Executive - CyberSecurity Consultant

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions)

Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)

Led periodic risk assessments for 1000+ suppliers across Europe and Turkey, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 and evaluating SOC 2 Type II reports to identify critical risks and implement mitigation strategies, reducing supply chain risk by 50%. Managed and investigated cybersecurity incidents, including incident response and crisis management for 50+ high-priority cases, minimizing business disr

ISO 27001 SOC II Incident Response Cloud Security Power BI Risk Assessment GDPR HIPAA Third Party Risk Management Process Improvement

Cyber Security Consultant Trainee

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions)

Aug 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Identified and addressed supplier risks using tools such as Risk Recon, contributing to a 25% decrease in vulnerabilities. Developed and maintained Power BI dashboards for real-time reporting on risk assessments and incident management metrics. Supported Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Vulnerability Management initiatives.

Power BI Third Party Risk Management Vulnerability Management Risk Assessment Incident Management ISO 27001

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Maryland at College Park

Master of Engineering, Cybersecurity

2023 - 2025

Pursuing a Master's degree focused on advanced topics in cybersecurity. Studying areas such as network security, risk management, and secure system design.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Technology, Software Engineering

2017 - 2021

Completed a Bachelor's degree with a focus on software engineering principles. Studied core concepts in programming, data structures, algorithms, and software development methodologies.