Pratik Kumar

Experience

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  Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

  Senior Software Engineer

  • Development of Sure-Pay and Open service Platform for user charging system• Reduced critical business process time by 33 percent• Was part of smart plan builder system from scratch for user charging system forvarious telecom clients.

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  Stunner IT Solution Pvt. Ltd

  Feb 2015 - Mar 2018

  Technical Lead

  • Conducted risk assessments and implemented audit programs to evaluate the effectiveness of information systems controls.• Led IT audits across various domains, including cyber security, networkinfrastructure, systems development, and third-party vendor relationships.• Developed and maintained strong relationships with internal and external auditors, ensuring a collaborative and integrated approach to audit activities.• Provided guidance and mentoring to junior auditors, fostering a culture ofcontinuous learning and development.• Led a small team of 5 members to develop products and automate testing forcharging system for telecom industry Show less

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  Allahabad Bank

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2020

  Assistant Manager

  • Attached to various banking verticals viz. Retail, Commercial Credit and MSME, FI & MM (Financial inclusion & Micro market) & Rural.• Assisted in Branch RFIA (Risk Focused Internal Audit). Key Liaising official for Risk Focused Internal Audits, Statutory Audits & Compliance Audits.• Marketing of Third-Party products comprising SBI Mutual Funds, SBI Life & SBIGeneral Insurance in tie up with Allahabad Bank amounting to 5 million INR.• Led a team of 5 people for various day to day activities and smooth functioning of branch• Ensured that gaps in operational procedures, irregularities and grievances areproactively identified and escalated where necessary to ensure maximum customer satisfaction is maintained.• Conceptualised various strategies regarding increasing awareness and digitalliteracy among customers Show less

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  Indian Audit and Accounts Department (CAG India)

  Jun 2020 - now

  Assistant Audit Officer

  • Lead and manage a team of IT auditors in planning, executing, and reporting on information systems audits.• Develop and implement IT audit plans, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.• Oversee the evaluation of internal controls, risk management processes, and IT governance structures.• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including IT leadership and business units, to identify and address emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.• Prepare and present comprehensive audit reports to executive management and audit committees Show less