Pushkal Tenjerla

About Pushkal Tenjerla

Driving Enterprise Security & Digital Transformation with Strategic LeadershipWith over 20 years of progressive experience, I specialize in steering large-scale cybersecurity and IT initiatives across financial services, technology, and consulting sectors. My focus is on building resilient security frameworks that align with business strategy, safeguard critical assets, and ensure compliance in an ever-evolving threat landscape.Cybersecurity Strategy | Risk Management | Digital InnovationI have a proven track record of leading end-to-end security transformations—establishing governance, operationalizing cloud security, and implementing Zero Trust architectures. By combining deep technical expertise with business acumen, I enable organizations to embed security seamlessly into their digital innovation journeys while optimizing risk and investment.Trusted Advisor | Change Agent | Security Transformation LeaderKnown for partnering with C-suite executives, I translate complex cybersecurity challenges into actionable strategies that enhance enterprise resilience. I am recognized for driving AI-powered threat response, championing secure DevSecOps adoption, and delivering measurable improvements in risk posture and operational efficiency.Empowering Teams & Delivering Scalable Security OutcomesI thrive on mentoring cross-functional teams to foster a culture of security awareness, innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether advancing cloud security capabilities or aligning cybersecurity investments with business priorities, my goal is to turn strategic vision into sustainable, enterprise-wide impact.From Governance to Execution — Leading Security in a Digital WorldAt the nexus of cybersecurity, technology, and business strategy, I bring the mindset and expertise to guide organizations through complex risk landscapes, enabling secure digital transformation that stands the test of time

Experience

1. Head - IT Security

   RBL Bank

   Sep 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   I am leading strategic cybersecurity initiatives and harmonizing governance frameworks across all three lines of defense, ensuring alignment with organizational risk appetite, regulatory mandates, and business objectives. I am continuously advising senior leadership on emerging threat landscapes and optimizing cybersecurity investments to strengthen the enterprise security posture. At the same time, I am driving regulatory compliance by developing and auditing security policies based on RBI CSITE, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001 standards, while spearheading cutting-edge security implementations like Digital Signature Governance, SOAR, and integrating a next-gen Security Operations Center with XDR technologies.I am managing enterprise security operations to maintain breach-free environments and full regulatory compliance for major financial institutions. I am orchestrating vulnerability and patch management programs to mitigate risks and leveraging GRC platforms such as Archer and ServiceNow to enhance audit automation and operational risk reporting. Additionally, I am advancing cyber resilience by embedding security into DevSecOps pipelines and deploying AI-driven XDR platforms that drastically reduce incident response times and achieve near-perfect attack prevention rates, thereby reinforcing our defense against evolving cyber threats.

Education

• University of Adelaide

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Management, Administration & Services

• Bangalore University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE , Computer Science

  1993

• Government Law College, Mumbai

  Diploma in Indian Cyber Law, Indian Cyber Law

Skills

• Managed
• People Management
• IT Governance
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Incident Management
• Outsourcing
• Pmo
• Operational Excellence
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Itil
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Project Delivery
• Business Transformation
• Project Management
• IT Service Management
• IT Outsourcing
• Data Center
• Pre-Sales
• Technical Recruiting
• Infrastructure
• IT Strategy
• Strategy
• Stakeholder Management
• Service-Level Agreements (Sla)
• Program Management
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• IT Operations
• Requirements Analysis
• Resource Management
• Sla
• Itil Certified
• Operations Management
• Transition Management
• Team Management
• Managed Services
• Project Portfolio Management
• Business Process