Sanjeev Kamat
Information Technology Professional
Phone:
09867391042 / 07875038382
Email:
Address:
Flat No 201/B, TAPI, Sector-9,
Vasant Nagri, VASAI (EAST)
Dist Palghar, Maharashtra.
Pin: 401208
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Date of Birth:
September 1962
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IT professional with an experience of over 37 years with a track record of applying appropriate, practical technology & mix of technologies that meet business needs while minimizing risks. Skilled strategist, Team Leader who transforms business plans into solutions with the required performance levels as agreed against KPAs andKRAs.
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Well experienced in DC Operations, building / optimizing on hardware, open source, virtualization, networks, Information Security,
Information security Audit, Information Security implementation & Training, IS related documentation, Cyber security, PCIDSS & PADSS implementation, documentation and related investigations, Identifying and optimizing applications design & implementation and required documentation.
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EXPERIENCE
2019-
Assoc. Vice President & ISO
Finacus Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
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Assoc. Vice President & ISO
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Directing strategy, operations and the budget for the protection of the enterprise information assets and manage Information Security. The scope of responsibility encompasses communications, applications and infrastructure, including the policies and procedures.
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Direct and approve the design of security systems, Ensure that disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place and tested.
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Review and approve security policies, controls and cyber incident response planning; Approve identity and access policies;
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Review investigations after breaches or incidents, including impact analysis and recommendations for avoiding similar vulnerabilities; Maintain a current understanding the IT threat landscape for the industry;
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Ensure compliance with the changing laws and applicable regulations; Translate that knowledge to identification of risks and actionable plans to protect the business;
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Schedule periodic security audits; Oversee identity and access management;
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Make sure that cyber security policies and procedures are communicated to all personnel and that compliance is enforced; Manage all teams, employees, contractors and vendors involved in IT security, which may include hiring;
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Provide training and mentoring to security team members;
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Constantly update the cyber security strategy to leverage new technology and threat information;
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Brief the executive team on status and risks, including taking the role of champion for the overall strategy and necessary budget; and
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Communicate best practices and risks to all parts of the business, outside IT.
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Oversee audits and implementations as per best practises for PCI DSS & PA DSS.
2018-2019
Chief Technology Officer
InfoTelesystems Dubai UAE.
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Chief Technology Officer
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Provide consultancy, guidance and documentary support to clients and customers on Cloud migrations, Data center build & mgmt, NESA, ISO 9001 & 27001, Information Security, Security Audits, Digital Transformation, Local area & Wide area networks, DR site & migration.
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Taking the initiative to deliver the best business practices through products & services whether off the shelf or bespoke, work collaboratively with a slew of industry verticals, ranging from Kiosks, IT Staffing Solutions, IT Consulting, Digital, Outsourcing BPO, etc.
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ITS UAE offers a suite of time-tested industry-leading IT & Engineering Products and Solutions, Customer-focused strategy and open business model, supported by the robust cross-industry breadth and functional depth of solutions have helped cement the company position as a proven tech expert.
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“Information and Telecom Systems (ITS)” is over a decade old professionally managed IT enterprise in India & Middle East, which takes pride in delivering innovative products & solutions to its customers.
2014-2018
General Manager - CTO
TJSB Bank Ltd - Thane.
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Head of IT department and principal technology architect.
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Core responsibilities :- optimization of Data center, virtualisation, Cloud migration and security for application systems along with performance monitoring.
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Research on new technologies and infrastructure to develop new ways to prototype solutions and implement them.
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Operational process analysis, mitigation of risks and identifying & resolving operational issues and constraints.
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Revisit & recertify for ISMS 2013 (ISO 27001:2013), consult and guide in provision of services to clients for their IT and application setup along with Security certifications and system audits.
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Apart from the above managing the bank's core banking system, payment systems, ECS, CTS systems, coordination with regulatory authorities, auditors and new branch setup and general banking backoffice operations.
2009-2014
Deputy General Manager
NKGSB Bank Ltd - Mumbai.
Head of IT department.
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Design & lead projects focused on operations, service quality, process improvement, performance measurement, team solutions, and leadership development, understanding and enhancing the setup of IT department and the various functions used in a typical banking industry.
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Directed quality-improvement and associated change-management initiatives for reduction in cycle time from appraisal to closing significantly reducing cost.
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Designed & built a captive TIER 3 data center based on the TIA standards consolidating hardware using MS Hyper- virtualisation.
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Setup up a in house team to maintain and manage the IT infrastructure & application setup. Re-engineered & implemented ISO 27001:2005 for certification.
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​Apart from the above managing the bank's core banking system, payment systems, ECS, CTS systems, coordination with regulatory authorities, auditors and new branch setup and general banking backoffice operations.
1983-2009
Employment History:
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Head of Department / Sr. Consultant (2006 - 2009) Reliance Industries Ltd. Mumbai.
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Head of Department / Sr Consultant (2000 - 2006) Motech Software Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai (A software development subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd.)
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Manager IT (1997 - 2000) IIS Infotech Ltd. Mumbai (Now the STERIA Group earlier a subsidiary of Xansa PLC UK)
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Manager - Operations and Maintenance (1994 - 1997) SVAM Software Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
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Senior Customer Engineer (1986 - 1994) OPMS Engineers Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. (Brother Japan)
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Customer Engineer(1983 - 1986) Alphabetics Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai and New Delhi (Authorized subsidiary of IBM.
EDUCATION
Academics
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Bachelor Of Science from University of Rajasthan.
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Diploma in Electronics from Institute of Electronics and Television Technology New Delhi.
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Diploma in Windows and Network Systems management from Institute of Networking New Delhi.
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Microsoft Certified System Engineer & Microsoft Certified Professional.
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Certified Voice Mail Engineer from Applied Voice Technology USA.
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Certification in QMS ISO 9001 system.
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CIISA and CISP from Indian Institute of Quality Management STQC.
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Diploma in Cyber Law from Govt. Law College, Mumbai.
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Introduction course to SEI CMM capability Maturity Model.
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Seminars and courses on BCP, DR, Security planning and implementation.
Apreciations
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Appreciation for successfully implementing ISO 27001:2005 in NKGSB where the Bank was awarded for best security practices.
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Special Award for rendering excellent customer service to internal customers in IIS Infotech.
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Special Recognition award in IIS Infotech & Star performer for Internal Communications project in IIS Infotech.
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Appreciation for providing excellent service to the office of the President of India.
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Appreciation for providing excellent service to the office of Chief Of Army Staff.
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Appreciation for providing excellent service to the office of Vice president RANBAXY Labs.
SKILLS
Microsoft Certified System Engineer
Information Security Professional
Trainer for Information Security
Data Center design & manage
Virtualisation Technologies
Microsoft Certified Professional
Internal Information Security Auditor
BCP/DR/ISO9001
Cloud Migration & Managment
Secure Networking
EXPERTISE
Expertise in Information Technology Infrastructure Design, Data center Operations, Management of an IT department, building / optimizing on hardware, virtualization, networking, Information Security implementation, Information Security Audit, IS documentation, Training, Cyber security Software application identification design & implementation, Standard Operating Procedures. Indept experience in implementation of PCIDSS and PADSS norms, conducting VAPTs for infrastructure and applications and maintaining the standards as per PCI.
In depth domain knowledge and skilled with hands on experience in use & implementation of Virtualization techniques (Vmware / Virtualbox / MS Hypervisor / SAN / NAS), extensive use of open source options to save on license costs (Ubuntu / Mint / Pfsense / OTRS / FreeNAS / Turnkey Virtual Appliances, Observium), efficient in Network design & security for safety & security of information processing systems and data (SEIM - Software Event Information Mgmt System / NAC), implementation of secure Email systems & Web Services, knowledge about Website development (Open Element / BlueVoda), Wide Area & Local Area Network design & monitoring (PRTG / Manage Engine), deployment of Cloud Servers, Data center Infrastructure Design & Management, implement Microsoft technologies, Active Directory Services / Cluster deployment / 2008-2012-2016 Servers / Storage / Routers), design and implementation of DR Operations with expertise in formulating ISO security policies, documentation, standard operating procedures, conducting operational audits, security audits, imparting training & customer management.
ISMS ISO 27001 & QMS 9001 trained and certified, with a track record of delivering optimal results in high-growth environments through initiatives that match operational performance targets and yield measurable outcomes, operational improvements, reduced cycle time, cost reductions through improved process performance, increasing productivity, gains & revenue growth.
Efficient in project management, client coordination, consulting, communication with customers & vendors to meet technology needs and evaluate progress while assuring smooth, efficient project delivery. Experienced to design, consult and lead in-house & client projects focused on operations and change management, service quality, process improvement, performance measurement, team solutions, and leadership development.
Team leader with strong planning, communication, presentation, analytical and negotiation skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments within deadlines, meeting delivery targets. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communicator who can deliver effective presentations, consult on technology projects, and maintain collaborative relationships.
International experience in implementing IT infrastructure, WAN systems, Firewalls, VPN, remote monitoring services & implementing VOIP. Projects based in Scotland and Japan while in MoTech Software - Reliance Industries during 2000 - 2004 tenure. Consulting projects on Information & Cyber security and virtualisation techniques in Dubai UAE.