Anup Rama Bhadran
Risk & Assurance Leader | CISA, CFE, CEH, PMP
- Role
- Site Lead - Global Internal Audit & Assurance and Associate Director - IT Audit at 百时美施贵宝
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Anup Rama Bhadran
Over two decades of global experience in Audit, Technology Governance, and Information Security, including leadership roles with multinational corporations- Demonstrated expertise in establishing internal audit functions, driving enterprise-wide risk assessments, developing risk-based audit plans, leading and mentoring high-performing teams, and implementing governance frameworks aligned with global standards- Deep understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) and application controls, with hands-on experience in systems development and acquisition, change management, incident management, identity & access management, and IT operations- Broad exposure across multiple domains of information security, including infrastructure, network, cloud, IoT, third-party risk, and physical/environmental security- Extensive knowledge of global compliance frameworks and standards such as COBIT, COSO, ISO ITIL, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, ICFR, SOC, GDPR, and SOX- Strong background in eDiscovery and digital investigations; collaborated with legal, forensic, and audit teams on fraud, misconduct, and cybersecurity incident investigations- Proficient in leading the use of commercial computer forensic tools, data analytics platforms, audit management systems, and GRC tools to drive audit quality and operational efficiency.
Experience
Site Lead - Global Internal Audit & Assurance and Associate Director - IT Audit
May 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Currently leading the GIA function in Hyderabad, overseeing IT Audit, Operational Audit, and AI & Data Analytics teams- Manage global audit and advisory engagements, including onsite audits and remote audits- Support the execution of risk assessments and contribute to the development of risk-based audit plans and departmental objectives- Lead departmental process improvement initiatives to align with audit strategy and enhance GIA efficiency—this includes designing audit frameworks, work programs, and utilizing technology, analytics and collaboration tools to streamline operations.
Education
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Engineering
1995 — 1999
St. Berchmans College, Changanassery
Pre-Degree
1993 — 1995
University of Staffordshire
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Forensic Computing
2005 — 2007
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