Raj Thakur

About Raj Thakur

Professional Summary A seasoned management professional with over 20 years of…

Experience

1. Information Security and Business Continuity Management

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   Sep 2018 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Professional SummaryA seasoned professional with 18+ years of experience in Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). Proven expertise in security risk assessments, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Specialize in safeguarding critical assets, enhancing operational resilience, and ensuring compliance with global standards like ISO 27001 and ISO 22301. Adept at integrating advanced security frameworks and continuity strategies to mitigate risks and maintain seamless operations during crises.ISMS ExpertiseGovernance: Conducted security risk assessments, audits, and vulnerability tests; recommended mitigation strategies aligned with global standards like GDPR, PCI DSS, and NIST.Vulnerability Management: Designed and tracked VM programs, analyzed test reports, and led proactive remediation initiatives, ensuring zero critical vulnerabilities.Application Security: Coordinated SAST/DAST testing, developed tools, and strengthened SDLC by embedding security controls.Compliance: Ensured adherence to ISO 27001, conducted audits, and fostered awareness through employee training.BCMS ExpertiseIncident Management: Designed disaster recovery plans, led crisis response efforts, and minimized operational downtime by 25%.Continuity Planning: Developed and executed strategies tailored to client needs, secured approvals, and created detailed BCMS documentation.Risk & Impact Analysis: Conducted BIAs, SPOF analyses, and implemented resilience strategies in collaboration with SMEs.Training: Delivered awareness sessions to over 500 employees, fostering a culture of security and resilience.AchievementsReduced application vulnerabilities by 30% and improved VM efficiency through advanced tools.Enhanced organizational resilience by integrating security and continuity frameworks.Secured client trust through seamless handling of RFPs, RFIs, and compliance demonstrations.

Education

• NIMS - National Institute Of Management Solutions

  Graduate Diploma in Business Administration , Business Administration and Management, General

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Team Management
• Bpo
• Mis
• Sales Operations
• Call Center
• Service Delivery