Experience

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  Microsoft

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2017

  Assignment manager - security

  > Responsible for ensuring safe and secure working environment thereby supporting organizational objective and its core business in Hyderabad Campus > Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing security programs such as Physical Security, Security Central Operations, Information Security, Emergency Response, Incident Management, and investigation. > Manage and develop complex regional site security strategies involving security risk assessments and training awareness programs incorporation with local law enforcement agencies > Spearheaded streamlining of Security operations in Chennai office and was involved in Risk assessment of Hotels and Service Apartments in accordance with Global Security Protocol as part of Empanelment Process. > Safety being Basic Charter of MS Global Security, was responsible for coordinating Executive Protection for National & International level delegates under 3 organizational framework which included laisioning with enforcement agencies, logistic support, and contingency planning.Contribution: • Took active part in handling situation post Hyderabad Twin blast & Telangana Agitation by liaising with Law Enforcement Agencies and timely update. • Well coordination with local Law Enforcement & Carried out Evacuation Drill on quarterly cycle at Microsoft Campus Hyderabad with second largest occupancy status next to Redmond Campus country in a record time of 09 minutes (4500 employees approx.) • Provided comprehensive security cover for 300 plus events successfully in and off the campus. • As a Event Security professional & Executive Protection Agent, provided comprehensive security cover to 300 plus events and 50 plus executive protections for Microsoft Leadership and India's Top celebrities. Accomplishments:• Special Recognition certificates from G4S through Microsoft for successful coordination of CEO’s visit & managing Tier-1 Events (Total 7 Times appreciations letters & Trophies) & Appreciation letter from MSGS CSO. Show less

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  Mitkat advisory

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  Site security lead

  • Responsible for both Physical & Technical Security transforming project at Hyderabad HCL sites through MitKat Advisory Services. • Develop and manage new security systems and maintaining HCL’s physical security program standards, policies and procedures designed to ensure life safety, reduce risks.• Revamping of CCTV, Access control systems & Fire System. Develop the project roadmap for initiatives and ensure that all initiatives run on-schedule, addressing risks and dependencies as needed. • Encourage development for external services optimization, to meet HCL’s business aims and ensure the process is fair and transparent. • Develop & executes ODC operations through strong security measures through access control & CCTV surveillance and Audits. • Trainings and development of Physical Security operations as per the HLC’s physical security standards. Show less

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  Ikea

  Dec 2017 - now

  Protect business integrity by ensuring risk identification and implementing multiple level safety and security landscape. Protect facility assets, coworkers, process and customers by regularly refreshing and revising safe practices and monitor surveillance feeds.Security Management: Corporate Security management, Crises management, Investigations and Intelligence gathering. Event Risk Management & Event Security. Executive Protection. Protected business integrity by ensuring risk identification and implementing Multiple level Safety & Security platform. Protected facility and property by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds. Lead the area of Security and Crises management and align with stakeholders throughout Ingka to ensure a holistic and proactive risk handling. Conduct operational risk assessment, design risk treatment, and develop counter measures and action plans for identified Security & Compliance risks. Worked with Contractors and Vendors for Third Party Services to bridge IKEA operational requirement. Managed Regulatory and Statutory Compliance adherence in coordination with Government stakeholders, including on-site evaluations, internal audits, and reviews, including areas with potential health & safety hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.Liaise with Local Law Enforcement Authorities, Retail & IT councils for maintaining security methods/ techniques in line with global practices.Gather data related to all kind of incidents and implement an action plan to promote safe work a shopping environment.Lead and inspire a Risk and Compliance performance mind-set, raise risk awareness, and promote a risk culture, and thereby support growth and maximization of business value. Preparing yearly financial planning of CAPEX & OPEX for BR&C Operations and ensuring expenses within the budget lines; Regular monitor of expenses in view of Cost Consciousness and controls Show less

  • Business Risk & Compliance Manager

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Safety & Security Team Leader

    Dec 2017 - Apr 2023