madhavrajp's CV
madhavrajp
JOB OBJECTIVE (Infrastructure|AppsSec|Delivery Operations)
Profile summary
Strategic Cybersecurity Executive with 16 years shaping enterprise security and governance outcomes across global GCC environments. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, known for driving cloud security optimization, AI governance frameworks, and audit success. Committed to aligning information security strategies with regulatory requirements and risk management standards.
Career highlights
Cybersecurity Governance and Audit: Maintained 100 percent audit success with zero major non-conformities across multiple assessment cycles by managing audit and certification programs in collaboration with external assessors and Big Four audit firms.
Cloud Security Optimization: Reduced cloud security misconfigurations by 50 percent through enhanced cloud security governance across AWS and Azure environments using CSPM and CWPP capabilities supporting Secure by Design principles.
AI Governance Frameworks: Designed and implemented artificial intelligence governance frameworks aligned with NIST AI RMF, ISO and IEC 42001, and the European Union AI Act while formulating model risk management policies.
Professional Certifications: Held multiple industry credentials including CISA, CISM, PMP, AZ-500, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and PCIP, alongside ongoing professional development expected to complete by 2026.
Key skills
Professional experience
Shaped enterprise security strategy, steering global teams across Fortune 500 GCC environments on cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and emerging AI frameworks. Directed audit programs, cloud security governance, and security posture assessments while advising senior leadership on risk exposure and regulatory alignment.
- Maintained 100% audit success with zero major non-conformities across multiple assessment cycles by managing audit and certification programs in collaboration with external assessors and Big4 audit firms.
- Reduced cloud security misconfigurations by 50% through enhanced cloud security governance across AWS and Azure environments using CSPM and CWPP capabilities supporting Secure-by-Design principles.
- Designed and implemented AI governance frameworks aligned with NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001:2023, and EU AI Act while formulating model risk management policies for Generative AI addressing bias, explainability, accountability, and adversarial risks.
- Executed end-to-end security posture assessments, Attack Surface Management reviews, and control validation engagements to strengthen cybersecurity maturity and regulatory alignment.
Reported to senior leadership, directing application and infrastructure security for cloud-based banking and fintech platforms across a global portfolio. Steered multi-cloud environments, enterprise risk assessments, and governance frameworks, defining the product security strategy while aligning delivery with organizational standards and audit readiness requirements.
- Implemented AWS cloud security controls using Prisma Cloud CSPM and CWPP to protect workloads, increase visibility, and maintain compliance adherence.
- Deployed Cloudflare WAF capabilities for internet-facing applications, accelerating vulnerability remediation against externally exposed threats.
- Conducted enterprise risk assessments, compliance reviews, and control validation activities aligned with ISO 27001, CSA STAR, NIST CSF, and CIS frameworks.
Guided global security operations and enterprise vulnerability programs across diverse industry sectors through multiple internal promotions. Steered distributed teams handling complex security investigations and governance frameworks during a long tenure.
- Directed enterprise vulnerability management programs using Qualys VMDR, Nessus, and Rapid7 to remediate security findings within defined SLAs.
- Managed SIEM operations across Splunk, IBM QRadar, and McAfee ESM to support incident response and security event visibility.
- Strengthened identity and access management programs through governance of Active Directory, SSO, and privilege access controls.
Education
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Pursuing – Expected 2026
International Business
- 2024
IT & Management
- 2012
Computer Networking
- 2000
Electrical Engineering
- 1995
Certifications
Languages
English · Professional
Hindi · Professional
Marathi · Professional