Rohit Sharma

About Rohit Sharma

Accomplished professional with over 18 years of expertise in Data Privacy regulation, Information Risk Management, and Statutory and Regulatory Compliance, complemented by proficient Project Management skills. A seasoned team leader in cybersecurity and compliance domains, adept at managing Security Operations, ISMS implementation, Risk Management, Internal Control, and Audit Management. Demonstrates a robust track record of success in delivering high-value engagements for multinational corporations, global consulting, and IT software services firms across leadership advisory, banking, and insurance sectors. Executed projects encompassing Global and Regional Data Privacy regulations, Third-Party Risk Management, and Statutory audits, including SOC 2 type 2, PCI-DSS compliance, ISO 27001, ITGC, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery.

Experience

1. Leading Data Security & Protection

   Egon Zehnder

   Jul 2021 — Present · IN

   Leading Data Security & Protection function, driving governance across client contracts, RFPs, security assessments, external audits, and compliance frameworks.Overseeing end-to-end Vendor Risk Management (VRM) program, executing comprehensive third-party risk assessments, and introducing AI risk assessment to ensure alignment with global standards (GDPR, EU AI Act).Spearheading organizational Privacy initiatives in partnership with Legal Office, General Counsel, and Data Protection Officer, ensuring proactive compliance with client and enterprise privacy obligations.Operationalizing GDPR compliance through-Extensive data mapping and maintenance of Article 30 ROPA for critical services-Governance of Privacy risk assessments, including Data Protection Impact Assessments for business offerings, Transfer Impact and Legitimate Interest Assessments for diverse processing activities.

Education

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Postgraduate Degree

  2018 — 2021

• TATA CMC

  Diploma in IT Infrastructure Management

  2005 — 2007

• Delhi University

  B.A (prog)

  2004 — 2007

• Navyug School Sarojini Nagar

  Senior Secondary Education

  1998 — 2004

Skills

• Firewalls
• Privacy and Data Protection
• IT Risk Management
• Security Incident & Event Management
• Data Loss Prevention
• Eu Data Protection
• Management
• Vulnerability Management
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Iso 22301 (Bs25999) Business Continuity
• Information Technology
• Cyber Law
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Information Security Management
• Iso 27001
• Network Security
• Security Audits
• Itil
• Consulting
• Pki
• Vpn
• Indian IT Act 2008-2011
• Information Security
• Managed Security Services
• Pci Dss