Vijayakumar Kalimuthu

About Vijayakumar Kalimuthu

With 21 years of progressive experience in security and privacy practices, I have established myself as a trusted advisor and strategic architect in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, data protection, and AI governance.Throughout my career, I\'ve successfully designed and implemented robust security architectures for Fortune 500 companies across diverse industries including finance, healthcare, and technology. My expertise spans enterprise security frameworks, Security & privacy-by-design methodologies, and ethical AI implementation.As a certified security professional, I specialize in:Enterprise security architecture and framework developmentPrivacy engineering and compliance (GDPR, PDPA, DIFC)AI governance and responsible innovationSecurity risk assessment and threat modelingCross-functional leadership of complex security initiativesI\'ve led critical security transformation programs that have strengthened organizational resilience while enabling business growth. My approach combines technical expertise with business acumen, ensuring security solutions align with strategic objectives.I\'m passionate about mentoring the next generation of security professionals and regularly contribute to industry forums on emerging security challenges. My work has been recognized through multiple industry awards for innovative approaches to privacy-enhancing technologies.Open to connecting with like-minded professionals and organizations committed to building secure, ethical technology solutions.\"Security is not just about protection—it\'s about enabling business through trust.\"

Experience

1. Security & Privacy Engieering, Ai - Goverance

   Tech Mahindra

   Feb 2018 — Present · Bangalore, IN

   Security Strategy & Architecture• Designed and executed the organization\'s 5-year enterprise security and privacy roadmap aligned with business growth objectives and regulatory requirements• Architected Zero Trust security model across identity, device, network, application, and data layers — enhancing resilience by 70% over baseline• Deployed multi-cloud security posture management (CSPM) and cloud workload protection (CWPP) across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments• Established Security Architecture Review Board, threat modeling practices, and secure design standards for all enterprise and client systems• Implemented quantum-resilient encryption pilots based on NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards and blockchain-based audit trail mechanismsPrivacy Engineering & Compliance• Built comprehensive Privacy-by-Design (PbD) frameworks covering GDPR, CCPA, DPDP Act 2023, UIDAI, SEBI, RBI, and HIPAA across all business units• Deployed OneTrust Full Package as the enterprise privacy automation platform — managing consent, DSAR workflows, PIA/DPIA, and regulatory reporting• Maintained 100% DSAR SLA compliance and zero regulatory privacy violations across all jurisdictions throughout tenure• Established Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) and Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) programs — 100% completion before go-live for all new initiatives• Led cross-functional privacy governance committee with Legal, HR, Product, and IT leadership; delivered mandatory privacy training (100% completion rate)Team Leadership & Innovation• Led and mentored 25+ security engineers, privacy analysts, architects, and SOC analysts; built succession plans and capability development roadmaps•Built enterprise security awareness culture — delivered phishing simulations, awareness training (100% completion), and security champions program•Spearheaded AI/ML technology adoption for advanced threat detection, anomaly analysis, and automated compliance reporting across the enterprise

Skills

• Vendor Management
• Network Security
• Vmware Esx
• Remote Infrastructure Management
• E-Payments
• Payment Gateways
• Virtualization
• Payment Card Processing
• Mpls Networking
• Storage Virtualization
• Windows Server
• Information Security
• Network Administration
• Ccna
• IT Security Policies & Procedures
• Linux Network Administration
• Cisa
• IT Asset Management
• Ccnp Certified
• Server 2000-2008
• IT Infrastructure Management
• Linux System Administration
• Cism
• Isms
• Cobit
• Itil Process Implementation