Abhinandan Katkuri

About Abhinandan Katkuri

I’m a senior program and portfolio leader with 20+ years of experience driving global, large-scale initiatives across cybersecurity, platform risk, and enterprise transformation in complex, high-growth environments.I specialize in AI-enabled, automation-first security and risk programs—building scalable, cost-efficient operating models using lightweight, widely adopted tools instead of expensive, rigid platforms. My focus is on end-to-end automation, decision intelligence, and measurable business outcomes, enabling organizations to mature security posture faster and smarter, without unnecessary spend.End-to-End Security Risk Management (Automation-First, Cost-Efficient): Designed, developed, and implemented fully automated security risk management frameworks using Jira and Asana, replacing high-cost GRC tools while maintaining enterprise-grade governance, real-time visibility, and audit readiness.Enterprise Security Risk Register Ownership & Governance:AI-assisted risk identification, scoring, and prioritizationWorkflow automation and lifecycle orchestrationExecutive dashboards, reporting, and escalationContinuous monitoring, remediation tracking, and signal-based risk reductionGlobal Program & Portfolio Leadership: Accountable for multi-year, multi-region portfolios spanning strategy through execution, with ownership of outcomes, risk posture, delivery velocity, and executive transparency.Cybersecurity, Trust & Platform Risk at Scale: Deep expertise across vulnerability management, compliance automation, incident response, and security governance in regulated, platform-driven environments.AI-Driven Automation & Decision Intelligence - Applying AI, analytics, and signal-driven insights to:Reduce manual toil and operational frictionImprove risk detection, prioritization, and responseEnable faster, higher-confidence executive decision-makingExecutive Stakeholder Leadership: Trusted advisor to senior leaders across Engineering, Security, Finance, Legal, and Product, translating complex technical risk into clear business trade-offs and action-oriented decisions.M&A and Rapid Scale Integration: Leading security and risk integration during acquisitions and hyper-growth while preserving operational resilience and trust.I’m known for clarity in ambiguity, automation-first thinking, and building AI-enabled systems that scale without over-engineering. I build programs that are resilient, data-driven, cost-aware, and designed for long-term impact.

Experience

1. Staff Security Program Manager

   Compass

   Apr 2024 — Present

Education

• University of Arkansas at Little Rock

  Master of Science (MS), Information Quality

• Royal Holloway, University of London

  MBA, International Business Management

• University of Arkansas at Little Rock

  Graduate Diploma, Information Systems

• Osmania University

  BE, Mechanical and Automobile Engineering