
Ankush Pathania
Interim Team Lead & Executive

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Skills
Analytical SkillsChange ManagementCoachingCrisis ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipCyber OperationsCybersecurityCybersecurity Incident ResponseData Privacy and ComplianceIncident HandlingIncident ManagementIncident ResponseInformation SecurityInformation Security ManagementInformation TechnologyInterpersonal CommunicationIT Service ManagementLeadershipNetwork ManagememtNetwork SecurityOperations ManagementProcess ImprovementProject CoordinationProject MamagementProject ManagementProject PlanningSecurity OperationsSustainabilityTeam BuildingTeam ManagementTechnical AdvisorTrainingVulnerability AssessmentVulnerability ManagementAbout 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 2012Interim Team Lead & ExecutiveLed 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 2023Tasking 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 2023Network Project Manager
Jan 2019 - Feb 2021Network Operations Manager
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018Network and Team Manager
Apr 2013 - Dec 2015Gentleman Cadet
Apr 2012 - Mar 2013

Citi
Nov 2023 - nowVice President
Nov 2023 - nowVice President
Nov 2023 - now
Licenses & Certifications

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
ISEL GLOBAL - Six Sigma Certification & PMP Certification InstituteMar 2023- View certificate
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Analyzing Growth Drivers & Business Risks
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)May 2023 - View certificate
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Introduction to ESG
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)May 2023 - View certificate

ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate
SkillFrontMay 2023 - View certificate

Network Defense Essentials (NDE)
EC-CouncilMay 2023 
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
ISEL GLOBAL - Six Sigma Certification & PMP Certification InstituteMar 2023%C2%B2.webp)
Official ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
(ISC)²May 2023- View certificate

Cybersecurity for Business - The Fundamental Edition
EC-CouncilMay 2023 
Foundations of Project Management
GoogleMay 2023- View certificate

Agile with Atlassian Jira
CourseraMay 2023
Languages
- enEnglish
- hiHindi
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