About Me
A highly accomplished Cybersecurity and IT service delivery leader with over 17 years of extensive experience spanning cybersecurity operations, governance, risk management, and strategic service delivery. Currently serving as Delivery Partner at TCS, overseeing 25+ client accounts and a team of ~500 resources — driving cybersecurity revenue growth, spearheading large-scale security programs, and pioneering adoption of AI-powered tools including Microsoft Copilot for Security and TCS Ignio for next-generation SOC operations.
Career journey spans leadership roles at Accenture, DXC Technology, SoftwareONE, Dell, Convergys, and GE Money, with deep specialization in Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privilege Access Management (PAM), Managed Security Services (MSS), and cloud security. Adept at risk mitigation, threat intelligence, security operations management, and crafting business-aligned cybersecurity strategies that enhance organizational resilience. Passionate about mentoring security professionals, driving security automation, and delivering AI-led transformation in cybersecurity delivery.
Core Competencies
Tools & Technologies
AI & Automation GenAI
Identity & Access Management
Privileged Access Management
MFA & Authentication
Secrets & Key Management
ITSM, Reporting & Analytics
Cloud & Infrastructure
Experience
Delivery Partner — Cybersecurity Practice
Tata Consultancy Services
September 2024 – Present · Noida, UP, India
- Orchestrated initiatives driving cybersecurity revenue growth and optimizing resource allocation across 25+ client accounts, with ownership of a delivery workforce of ~500 resources spanning security operations, IAM/PAM, cloud security, and managed security services.
- Managed overall service delivery ensuring stringent alignment with business objectives and SLAs, cultivating robust client relationships through proactive engagement and executive-level reporting.
- Led the adoption of Microsoft Copilot for Security across SOC operations, enabling AI-assisted alert triage, automated incident summarization, and contextual threat analysis — delivering measurable improvements in analyst productivity and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR). AI / GenAI
- Championed deployment of TCS Ignio, TCS's proprietary AI/GenAI-powered AIOps and orchestration platform, to automate SOC runbooks, incident response workflows, and repetitive security operations tasks — significantly reducing manual intervention, accelerating automated remediation, and freeing analyst capacity for higher-value threat hunting activities. AI / GenAI
- Developed and tracked revenue forecasts to consistently meet and exceed financial targets; collaborated with offshore teams to ensure flawless program execution and timely delivery.
- Partnered with sales and presales teams to define project scope, effort estimates, and alignment with Statement of Work (SoW) for new engagements.
- Planned and oversaw strategic resource allocation, onboarding, and workforce ramp-up aligned to dynamic project demands — bridging internal talent and external sourcing to meet evolving skill requirements.
- Mentored and guided employees fostering a culture of trust, continuous learning, and collaboration; actively identifying and developing future cybersecurity leaders and supporting targeted upskilling in AI-driven security tooling.
Security Delivery Associate Manager
Accenture
May 2020 – September 2024 · Noida, UP, India · 4 yrs 4 mos
- Managed a skill pool of ~50 resources dedicated to Managed Security Services, delivering a 15% improvement in project delivery efficiency through optimized team structure and automation.
- Led teams supporting Run, Support, and Enhancement services across:
- Directory Services: On-prem / Hybrid / Azure Active Directory, Ping Directory
- PAM: CyberArk, Centrify, Thycotic, Hitachi PAM
- SSO: ADFS, Azure SSO, PingFederate
- MFA: Azure MFA, Symantec VIP, PingId, RSA ID Access, Cisco Duo, One Identity
- Secrets Management: Azure KMS, Cipher Trust KMS, Thales Luna HSM
- Supported solutioning reviews, provided effort estimations for new clients, and implemented automation via scripts and integrations to reduce recurring operational overhead.
- Functioned as project lead alongside PMO for multiple clients — overseeing end-to-end deliveries across Directory Services, IdM, Networking, Wintel, and Vulnerability Management.
- Drove capability building through targeted recruitments, training programs, and upskilling/reskilling initiatives aligned to evolving client technology stacks.
Senior Professional Information Security Engineer
DXC Technology
October 2016 – May 2020 · Noida, UP, India · 3 yrs 7 mos
- Specialized in Privilege Access Management with hands-on ownership of team performance, operations, scheduling, and SLA adherence.
- Managed identity and access using SailPoint, Oracle IDM, CA Identity, CA PAM, CA SSO/SiteMinder; ensured identity governance and compliance via SailPoint and Aveksa.
- Developed standard KPI Reports and Compliance Dashboards using ServiceNow, integrating data from SailPoint, Aveksa, and Workday — visualized via Power BI.
- Automated Access Administration and Identity Management tasks using RPA and scripting, achieving substantial and measurable efficiency gains in recurring operational workloads.
- Implemented Kaizen plans for continuous improvement and process reengineering across security service delivery.
- Led focus areas: Service Level optimization, Business Process Automation, Incident Reduction, and Performance Management.
Service Delivery Lead
SoftwareONE
May 2014 – October 2016 · Gurugram, Haryana, India · 2 yrs 5 mos
- Held full ownership of Quality, SLA adherence, and customer satisfaction under SAM projects, targeting and achieving zero repeat escalations through rigorous RCA and corrective action management.
- Managed escalations by conducting thorough Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing both corrective and proactive measures.
- Developed robust reporting models for new services, performance KPIs, and resource utilization scores.
- Automated services and reporting using Excel, SQL, and SharePoint, enhancing operational efficiency across delivery teams.
- Provided support to Project Leads, Services Managers, and SAM consultants in developing SAM project expertise and creating service documentation aligned to SOW.
Call Routing & Scheduling Sr. Associate
Dell
October 2009 – February 2014 · Punjab, India · 4 yrs 4 mos
- Managed Service Level, Queue Management, WFM, Forecasting, and Scheduling in collaboration with Ops Leads for Real-Time Management across multiple Lines of Business.
- Conducted real-time reporting and analysis on LOB performance using SQL and Excel; published reports via email, Excel, and SharePoint.
- Performed Workforce Management based on forecast volume and trend analysis to maintain optimal headcount and acceptable service levels.
- Devised daily targets from forecasted projections; published hourly through annual productivity, attendance, and outage reports; maintained historical KPI scorecards for LOBs, TMs, and Agents.
- Provided technical support for Dell laptop, desktop, AIO systems, printers, and TVs. Managed escalations and parts dispatch.
Network Services Technician
Convergys
October 2007 – October 2009 · Gurugram, Haryana, India · 2 yrs
- Managed Incident Management, issue resolution, and software installation for employees across America, India, and Philippines.
- Oversaw IT Asset Management and drove Software License Compliance globally; coordinated with hardware/software vendors for procurement.
- Managed New Hire Onboarding including Active Directory, Citrix, and PeopleSoft profile creation; deployed and configured VM Machines and Citrix Environments for WAH users.
- Maintained historical data on SQL databases; designed reporting templates and automated processes using Excel VBA.
Process Associate
GE Money
July 2006 – September 2007 · Gurugram, Haryana, India · 1 yr 2 mos
- Assisted customers with credit card payment processes and provided consultation on debt management.
- Created detailed team performance reports; maintained historical KPI data to support business planning.
- Led meetings with Team Managers and Business Owners to discuss performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Certifications
Education
B.Sc., Computer Science
Punjab Technical University
2008 – 2011 · Completed while working at Dell (2009–2011)