Shikhar Mittal

About Shikhar Mittal

Shikhar Mittal is a seasoned Cybersecurity & Risk Leader with a decade of progressive experience safeguarding Fortune 500 clients and global enterprises across consulting giants like EY, KPMG, Accenture, and Capgemini Invent. With a proven track record of leading ISO 27001:2022 implementations, driving enterprise-wide IT Risk Management, and conducting complex cybersecurity audits, Shikhar stands out for his ability to translate regulatory frameworks into real-world, risk-reducing action.Throughout his journey, Shikhar has advised CXOs, designed cybersecurity strategies, led internal audits, built GRC frameworks, and assessed controls under NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and other global standards. He has also played a pivotal role in Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Third-Party Risk Management, ensuring organizations are prepared for evolving digital threats and operational disruptions.An MBA in Digital & Telecom Management from SIDTM, Pune, and a B.E. in Electronics & Telecommunication, Shikhar is also a multi-certified professional, holding Lead Auditor credentials in ISO 27001, 27701, 22301, and certifications from OneTrust, AWS, and PrivacyOps Academy.His work has earned him numerous accolades, including the Encore Kudos Award at KPMG, the ‘I Am Exceptional’ Award at EY, and early recognition at Accenture for maximizing business impact.A believer in continuous learning and delivery excellence, Shikhar blends technical depth with a strategic lens, enabling organizations to not just comply—but thrive—in an increasingly complex cyber landscape.

Experience

1. Manager - Risk Consulting

   EY

   Jul 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   Digital RiskResponsibilities:Consumer Products Sector: • Led IT internal audit, overseeing assessment of critical controls in Privileged Access Management (PAM), Cybersecurity, BCP/DR, Cloud, & IT Compliance against client-specific policies & standards. • Managed full audit lifecycle across five phases — risk assessment, scope finalization, remote testing, fieldwork, and reporting — ensuring adherence to aggressive timelines with target report issuance. • Directed evidence evaluation, control operating effectiveness testing, & Management Action Plan (MAP) development through regular stakeholder engagement, weekly status meetings, & closing discussions. • Coordinated with client leadership, and global teams to validate findings, resolve clarifications, and deliver actionable recommendations strengthening IT governance and risk management.Technology, Media & Telecommunications Sector:• Strengthened SAP Access Controls to Mitigate Fraud: Led validation of ~1,300 SAP role descriptions, prioritizing critical roles in finance and procurement, to address segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts and prevent financial fraud, leveraging cyber resilience framework for robust governance.• Drove Stakeholder Alignment for Compliance: Coordinated with primary and secondary role owners to verify business purposes and access rights, utilizing AI tools and SAP data extracts to ensure accuracy and deliver actionable insights to the IT Risk Management Team under tight deadlines.Energy & Resources Sector: • Lead quality assurance for reliance controls and ITGC/ITAC documentation, ensuring compliance for a key oil and gas client with 12-13 applications.• Mentored GDS team to enhance workpaper quality, driving accuracy and process adherence.• Coordinated with global teams to meet critical deadlines, collaborating with auditors.• Validated evidence and resolved discrepancies in reports and calculations.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

  2011 — 2015

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

• Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM), Pune

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Windows Xp
• Photoshop
• Java
• Xilinx
• Microsoft Office
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Management
• Ni Multisim
• Html
• Customer Service
• Eagle Pcb
• C
• Programming
• C++
• Microwind
• Windows Movie Maker
• Research
• Matlab
• Windows 7
• Microsoft Word