Manohar Chintakindi

About Manohar Chintakindi

Senior Information Security Officer with 16+ years of experience leading ISO 27001-aligned ISMS, enterprise risk management and compliance programs across global organizations.I specialize in Information Security Governance (ISMS), Risk & Compliance (GRC), Regulatory compliance (GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOX), and modern Cloud Security Governance (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI). I bring a strong balance of strategic vision and practical execution, supported by certifications such as CISM and CRISC.In my current role as Compliance Manager at Wipro, I lead enterprise-wide security governance, conduct security control assessments across multi-cloud environments, manage organizational risk registers, and provide executive-level reporting to leadership and CISOs. Previously, as a Security Consultant at IBM, I delivered ISMS frameworks, enterprise risk assessments, BCP/DR programs, and third-party security governance for large client environments. My earlier hands-on experience with network and infrastructure security (Palo Alto, Check Point) enhances my governance decisions.I am actively seeking Information Security Officer (ISB / IT Security Officer) or GRC Manager roles in Germany. I am open to English-speaking positions and will apply for the EU Blue Card after receiving an employment offer, in line with German immigration processes. I am also pursuing German language learning (A1).I’m open to connecting with recruiters, hiring managers, and security leaders in Germany and Europe.

Experience

1. Cyber Security Compliance Manager

   Wipro

   Apr 2021 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Owned enterprise ISMS governance aligned to ISO 27001 and NIST.Conducted monthly security control assessments across network, cloud, and apps.Governed multi-cloud security posture (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI).Implemented CASB to identify and mitigate shadow IT and SaaS risks.Maintained external security rating tools (BitSight, CyCognito).Created executive dashboards and risk reports for leadership and CISOs.Developed cyber crisis management plans for global delivery centers.Governed security controls during mergers and acquisitions.Maintained enterprise risk register and presented risks to leadership.

Education

• Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Open University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, B.Sc

  2008 — 2011

• Osmania University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing

  2015 — 2017