Pradeep Bhadange

About Pradeep Bhadange

Certified and results-driven IT Governance, Risk, and Security professional with over 20 years of international experience leading cross-functional teams, enhancing business resilience, and delivering secure, compliant, and scalable IT and business solutions.Holds certifications in CISA, ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Lead Auditor & Lead Implementer), ISO (Risk Management), ISO 22301:2019 (Business Continuity Management Systems), Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt), ITIL V3 Foundation, ITIL Service Transition, PRINCE2, and is PMP trained. MBA in IT & Operations with a strategic blend of technical and business expertise.Expert in developing and managing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), enterprise risk frameworks, ITSM, and business continuity programs aligned with global standards. Proven track record in leading ITIL-based service delivery, surpassing SLAs and KPIs across IT infrastructure and support functions.Recognized for driving operational excellence, embedding risk-aware cultures, and delivering critical transformation projects in complex, multicultural environments.

Experience

1. Dy Vice President - Infosec Grc Head

   Mahindra Finance

   Jun 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Driving the Information Security Governance framework in alignment with RBI NBFC guidelines, ISO 27001, and industry best practices.Leading risk assessment exercises across business functions, identifying security control gaps, and ensuring effective risk treatment plans.Managing regulatory compliance programs including RBI Cybersecurity Framework, DPDP Act readiness, and internal/external audit coordination.Monitoring key risk metrics and collaborating with stakeholders for issue remediation, policy implementation, and control effectiveness reviews.Conducting cybersecurity awareness initiatives, phishing simulations, and policy communication to strengthen organizational security culture.

Education

• SIES College of Management Studies

  E-MBA, IT & Operations

  2011 — 2012

Skills

• IT Service Management
• Change Management
• Outsourcing
• Management
• Software Documentation
• Business Process
• Data Center
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Cisco Technologies
• Problem Management
• Leadership
• Program Management
• IT Operations
• Networking
• Transition Management
• Itil
• Customer Service
• Incident Management
• Telecommunications
• Wan
• Active Directory
• Ccna
• Itil V3 Foundations Certified
• Operations Management
• Team Management
• Managed Services
• Integration
• Process Improvement
• Prince2
• Vendor Management
• Service Delivery
• Technical Support
• Sla
• Itil Certified
• Service Management
• Itsmf