Vikas Patel
Senior Manager, IT Vendor Management and Cybersecurity @Heart & Stroke
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager, IT Vendor Management and Cybersecurity @Heart & Stroke
Toronto, ON, CA
Reporting to the CIO, lead the development and execution of strategic security programs that proactively addressed evolving cyber threats and aligned with business priorities.· Advanced cybersecurity maturity using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, improving capabilities across all domains—Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover, and Govern—resulting in elevating organizational confidence in security operations.· Created executive-level cybersecurity updates for senior leadership and the Finance Committee, translating technical risks into actionable insights that informed strategic decisions and strengthened governance, fostering confidence in cybersecurity program· Led vendor risk management efforts, including assessments, contract compliance, and third-party audits—maintaining regulatory adherence and preventing material breaches for over five years.· Directed core security operations, including network testing, audit remediation, and staff training, ensuring a resilient security posture and ongoing compliance.· Served as Security Architect for major initiatives, including Azure Cloud migration and IT infrastructure modernization—enhancing cloud security, integrating third-party and AI capabilities, and delivering secure, scalable architecture.
EDUCATION
McMaster University
Computer Science and Economics
Humber College
Level 1 Project Management Certificate, Project Management
University of Toronto
Cyber Security
SKILLS
ABOUT VIKAS PATEL
IT Security professional with experience in multiple streams - including cybersecurity, information security, strategy, vendor management, business relationship management, IT infrastructure operations and management, optimization and enterprise architecture. With a passion for security, seeking to assist organizations to achieve their business objectives while maintaining an effective security posture. Continuous learner, positive attitude, curious with great enthusiasm for work.
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