Ajay Kumar

About Ajay Kumar

Strategic Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) professional with deep expertise in enterprise IT governance, ERM, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and third-party risk management. Specialize in building and scaling enterprise risk and governance frameworks that align technology, security, and compliance with business strategy.Proven track record of designing and operationalizing enterprise-wide GRC programs, reducing organizational risk exposure by 20%+, improving control effectiveness by 30%, and accelerating audit and regulatory readiness by 25% through integrated governance, policy, and risk management frameworks.Known for strengthening customer trust, stakeholder confidence, and cross-organizational collaboration by establishing strong governance structures and resilient security practices that support reliable and compliant service delivery.Results-driven leader leveraging Agile, Scrum, and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline governance and compliance operations, delivering 20–30% improvements in operational efficiency while successfully executing complex enterprise initiatives.Trusted partner to executive leadership and boards, translating complex cyber, technology, and regulatory risks into clear strategic insights that support informed decision-making, enterprise resilience, and long-term business value.Focused on enabling organizations to operate securely, remain compliant, and build sustainable trust in an increasingly complex risk landscape.

Experience

1. IT Risk and Governance Lead

   AVEVA

   Apr 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• Osmania University

  Masters of computer applications , Computer Applications