Ankush Pathania

Ankush Pathania

Interim Team Lead & Executive

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  • Timeline

  • Skills

    Analytical Skills
    Change Management
    Coaching
    Crisis Management
    Cross-functional Team Leadership
    Cyber Operations
    Cybersecurity
    Cybersecurity Incident Response
    Data Privacy and Compliance
    Incident Handling
    Incident Management
    Incident Response
    Information Security
    Information Security Management
    Information Technology
    Interpersonal Communication
    IT Service Management
    Leadership
    Network Managememt
    Network Security
    Operations Management
    Process Improvement
    Project Coordination
    Project Mamagement
    Project Management
    Project Planning
    Security Operations
    Sustainability
    Team Building
    Team Management
    Technical Advisor
    Training
    Vulnerability Assessment
    Vulnerability Management
  • About me

    Currently a VP in Risk and Control at Citi, I am leading technology risk management, governance, and compliance initiatives to drive operational resilience. With 10 years of experience in the Indian Army, specializing in communication networks and cybersecurity, I apply a disciplined, strategic approach to solving complex challenges and enhancing efficiency.

  • Education

    • Officers Training Academy, Chennai

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    • Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

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    • Jawaharlal Nehru University

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    • Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

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  • Experience

    • Convergys

      Jun 2008 - Jan 2012
      Interim Team Lead & Executive

      Led a team of 15 members providing direction, coaching and feedback to maximize team performance. Responded to customer inquiries and complaints. Provided product information, resolved technical issues and handled billing inquiries.

    • Indian Army

      Apr 2012 - Mar 2023

      Tasking and mentoring teams responsible for IT networks, network administration management, telecommunication networks and cybersecurity audits of the networks. Management of the assigned team's HR aspects and skill sets for standardised improvement and optimum outcomes. Planned and coordinated to set up the entire communication infrastructure for the joint exercise of representatives from ASEAN countries. Technical head for the management & operations of core and edge communication technologies, responsible for the configuration & support of endpoint security solutions for mission-critical communication in a remote area. Headed the Network for Spectrum (NFS) project as a ProjectOfficer during the Installation & Commissioning. Supervision and management of a team comprising 10 plus personnel in reorganising and restructuring the network cables (OFC & JFC) for provisioning of effective communication infrastructure. Coordination with multiple cross-functional teams and OEMs for maintenance of network setup. Management of QoS, Class of Services, end-to-end VPNs and ISP services. Conducting and facilitating cyber audits in compliance with ISO 27001 standards and organisational cyber security policy. Led a cross-functional team for coordinating incident response activities, carried out major cybersecurity incident investigations and mitigation of incident vulnerabilities. Functioned as an advisor to the senior management on all operational and functional aspects of ICT and Cyber Security. Apprenticeship

      • Assistant Director

        Mar 2021 - Mar 2023
      • Network Project Manager

        Jan 2019 - Feb 2021
      • Network Operations Manager

        Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
      • Network and Team Manager

        Apr 2013 - Dec 2015
      • Gentleman Cadet

        Apr 2012 - Mar 2013
    • Citi

      Nov 2023 - now
      • Vice President

        Nov 2023 - now
      • Vice President

        Nov 2023 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

      ISEL GLOBAL - Six Sigma Certification & PMP Certification Institute
      Mar 2023
    • Analyzing Growth Drivers & Business Risks

      Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
      May 2023
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    • Introduction to ESG

      Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
      May 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate

      SkillFront
      May 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

      EC-Council
      May 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

      ISEL GLOBAL - Six Sigma Certification & PMP Certification Institute
      Mar 2023
    • Official ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity

      (ISC)²
      May 2023
    • Cybersecurity for Business - The Fundamental Edition

      EC-Council
      May 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Foundations of Project Management

      Google
      May 2023
    • Agile with Atlassian Jira

      Coursera
      May 2023
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