Chaithanya D.

About Chaithanya D.

I believe strong governance and compliance aren’t just about avoiding risk — they’re about building trust, enabling innovation, and strengthening resilience.As a Manager in IT Governance, Risk & Compliance, I lead vendor and data risk programs that safeguard sensitive information, align with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR, and support healthcare organizations in delivering safe, reliable care. With a Master’s in Law and a focus on privacy and compliance, I bridge the gap between legal, technical, and business priorities — translating complex requirements into strategies that work in practice.I am currently spearheading vendor IT risk assessment processes and building scalable workflows that streamline reviews, reduce risk exposure, and improve executive visibility. In parallel, I am driving alignment with HITRUST principles to strengthen our organization’s governance framework.Previously, in my past roles, I successfully led similar initiatives — designing and implementing risk assessment strategies, enhancing vendor due diligence, and fostering collaboration across IT, Privacy, Legal, and business teams. These experiences allow me to bring both proven results and ongoing innovation to my current organization.I’m passionate about developing people as much as processes. Coaching, mentoring, and building high-performing teams is central to my leadership philosophy. Risk programs succeed when people feel empowered, engaged, and connected to the mission. I often remind my team: “Compliance is expensive. Try non-compliance.”Currently, I’m advancing my expertise through the FACHE certification and deepening my commitment to HITRUST adoption and alignment — reinforcing the importance of standardized frameworks in building trusted, resilient healthcare systems. My career focus is on shaping governance, risk, and compliance strategy at the executive level.I welcome opportunities to connect with leaders and peers who share a vision of risk and compliance as not just safeguards — but enablers of growth, trust, and innovation.

Experience

1. Manager Eim Policy & Compliance

   Novant Health

   Apr 2023 — Present · Winston-Salem, NC, US

Education

• Osmania University

  Bachelor's degree, Microbiology, General

  2000 — 2003

• Osmania University

  Master’s Degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

  2005 — 2007

• Wake Forest University School of Law

  Master's degree, Healthcare Law