Prashant Sawant

About Prashant Sawant

I am a technology risk and governance professional with over a decade of experience spanning software development, cybersecurity consulting, and IT/cloud risk management in banking and financial services.My career began as a developer in the energy sector, where I built a strong technical foundation in enterprise systems. I then transitioned into consulting with KPMG, advising clients in the telecom and banking domains on cybersecurity, risk, and compliance. This experience sharpened my ability to bridge technical depth with boardroom-level strategy.Currently, I lead/co-lead initiatives in IT and Cloud Risk at HDFC Bank as a Senior Manager, focusing on governance, risk frameworks, SaaS oversight, and aligning technology adoption with regulatory and business priorities. My work balances innovation with resilience—helping the bank grow securely in a highly regulated environment.Beyond roles and responsibilities, I believe in a sustainable approach to work and leadership. The world is competitive and fast-moving, but long-term success—whether individual, professional, or organizational—comes from balance. For me, that means creating an environment where performance and well-being go hand in hand, where growth is steady, and where taking risks and stepping out of the comfort zone happens at the right moments.With an MBA in Information Security from SCIT, I bring both business acumen and domain expertise. I thrive at the intersection of risk, governance, and emerging technologies, ensuring that financial institutions can embrace digital transformation while managing their operational and regulatory exposures.I am particularly interested in opportunities where I can contribute to technology risk strategy, cyber and cloud governance, and regulatory alignment within the BFSI sector.

Experience

1. Senior IT Risk Manager

   HDFC Bank

   Jun 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information & Cyber Security

  2017 — 2019

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Information Technology

  2011 — 2014

• Nirmala Memorial Foundation College

  HSC, Science

  2009 — 2011

• St. Xaviers High School

  SSC, General Studies

  2003 — 2009

Skills

• Sql
• Linux
• Asp.net
• C++
• Html5
• Requirements Management
• Html
• .net Framework
• C#
• Java
• Business Process Design
• IT Risk Management
• Css
• Telerik Web Controls
• Microsoft Office
• Iso 27001
• Javascript
• Jquery
• Software Development
• Information Security Management
• Xml
• Nist Sp 800-37
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Nist Sp 800-30
• Database Security
• Red Hat Linux
• Asp.net Mvc
• C
• Vapt