Nirali Shah

About Nirali Shah

I’m a security engineering leader with 9+ years of experience, including 6+ years running…

Experience

1. Information Security Manager

   Jazz Pharmaceuticals

   Aug 2020 — Present · Palo Alto, CA, US

   Lead initiatives to assess and improve information security controls through comprehensive data analytics and metrics reporting.• Led cross-functional security analytics initiatives by aggregating and analyzing data from GRC platforms, vulnerability scanners, anti-malware tools, email security systems, and log sources to deliver actionable insights and inform enterprise risk posture.• Directed Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and data security governance programs, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and regulatory compliance requirements.• Partnered with engineering, compliance, and business stakeholders to translate data-driven insights into strategic security decisions, improving overall risk management and threat response.• Architected and automated key security metrics dashboards to enhance threat visibility, improve control efficacy, and support policy enforcement at scale.• Spearheaded the development and deployment of a UEBA program, enabling risk-based authentication and real-time policy enforcement through behavioral analytics.• Managed full project lifecycle across multiple security initiatives, including scoping, budgeting, execution, stakeholder reporting, and post-implementation reviews to ensure successful delivery.

Education

• Institute of Technology, Nirma University

  Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering

  2007 — 2011

• California State University, Long Beach

  Master's Degree, Engineering

  2013 — 2015