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Summary

Senior Consultant with over 15+ years of successful experience in Cyber Security, currently working with AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business while coming from an IT background, through consistent journey of ~7 years in AstraZeneca, from an individual contributor to a team lead, I have developed in-depth insight related to the cyber security and stringent compliance needs of a research oriented Pharmaceutical company. In the role of team lead, I have been able to translate and transfer my understanding of the requirements of Pharma to my team that comes from a pure IT background as well.

Achievements

  • Best Support mind- 2010 (E4E).
  • Received “Best Determination Award” from Client (SHOPKO) for 2011 & 2012 (HCL).
  • Outstanding service to Shopko for 2013 (HCL).
  • AMJ Quarter best performer Q3- 2014 (HCL).
  • Quarterly Awards: Q1 2016, Q3 2016, Q1 2017, Q3 2017 (Az).
  • Participated Saba cloud Project Success which helped the Team to win "CEO Award" under Great place to work category for 2018 (Az).
  • Team excellence Award -Q3 2018 (Az), 3 Catalyze awards in 2020, 5 Catalyze Awards in 2021.
  • More than 20+ cyber security service Improvement plan delivered.
  • Was a part of on ground task force in setting up a new hub at Guadalajara, Mexico and helped the team to transition.
  • Built efficient and seamless platform by integrating 6 tenants with AstraZeneca as part of the merger and acquisition that saved us around $500000 approximately.
  • Saved a cost of 40 million and increased efficacy with significant capability by migrating Symantec Message-lab to Mimecast email gateway migration.
  • Represented a cybersecurity ambassador, created more security awareness through Phishing campaign awareness across 80 k users, 154 workplace posts, 50+ analysis, 3 infographic ,3 trainings, 2 videos.
  • We have nearly stopped 144076 SPAM, Phishing, whaling, profanity, and spoofed emails approximately by developing robust safety protocols, Security Engineering and Forensic & Investigation.
  • Cross skilled least 15+ team members across all             collaboration tools set & Implemented lean way of working and improved the UX.
  • We saved license cost of $ 3,185,000 by usage analysis and aimed $14,292,000 over 5 years.

         

Skills

  • Email Security     
  • Cyber security     
  • Microsoft Exchange (On-Prem & On-line)
  • Collaboration Tools     
  • Mobility    
  • Technical Training    
  • Technical Leadership
  • Team Management    
  • People Management     
  • Project Management     

Education

Jan 2002Dec 2007

M.C.A: Computer Science

IGNOU
Aug 1998April 2001

B.B.M: Business Management

Kovai Kalaimagal College Arts & Science ,CBE

Certifications

I.T.I.L (V3 foundation Certification)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
A.D.C.A (Advance Diploma in Computer Applications)
P.G.D.C.A (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications)
C.I.C (Certificate in Computing)
VMware AirWatch® (AirWatch Enterprise Mobility Associate)

Personal details

  • Current Location: Chennai, India.
  • Location Preference: None, Ready to relocate Visa: US B1valid until Feb 2027 

Languages Known

  • English (Professional),
  • Japanese (Beginner),
  • Tamil (Pro) 
  • Malayalam (Native)