Jayabharath Panjugala

About Jayabharath Panjugala

GRC and Technology Risk Analyst with experience supporting IT audit, ITGC testing, and compliance initiatives across regulated and technology-driven environments. Experienced in SOC 2 and SOX 404–aligned control assessments, including access management, change management, system monitoring, and IT application controls. Strong focus on strengthening internal control environments, improving audit quality, and supporting audit readiness through effective alignment of IT processes with regulatory and control frameworks.Across multiple engagements, I have supported end-to-end control testing and walkthroughs, validated audit evidence, and partnered closely with technology and business stakeholders to identify control gaps and support remediation efforts. My work has contributed to improved audit accuracy, standardized workpapers, and enhanced clarity and traceability of compliance documentation aligned with industry and regulatory standards.I bring strong analytical and technical capabilities, with hands-on experience using SQL, Excel, and audit and GRC platforms to support evidence validation, streamline testing procedures, and enable data-driven audit insights. My experience spans IT general and application controls, logical security, change management, access management, and control narrative development.CISA-certified, with a practical, risk-based approach to governance and compliance, focused on building scalable and sustainable control frameworks that manage risk effectively while supporting business objectives. Contact : p••••••••@gmail.com#CISA #GRC #TechnologyRisk #ITAudit #ITGC #SOC1 #SOC2 #SOX404 #InternalControls #RiskManagement

Experience

1. Information Technology Security Analyst

   Kaiser Permanente

   Jul 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• Chicago State University

  Masters, Computer Science

• Sree Vidyanikethan Education Trust (SVET), Tirupati

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, cse

  2017 — 2021