Mukul is a result-oriented Technology Risk Management professional with over 5 years of experience, currently driving large to mid-size strategic projects related to Technology risk at American Express. He plays a pivotal role in supporting the organization's overall goal of effective risk management by ensuring strict adherence to stringent risk policies, standards, and security principles outlined by the organisation's Risk and Control Framework. His blend of expertise in risk management, compliance, and strategic project execution safeguards the organization from cybersecurity threats while driving its overall success. He has augmented his practical experience with executive education from the prestigious Indian School of Business. His diverse and expansive skill set, along with his unwavering dedication to excellence in risk management, compliance, and strategic project execution, have consistently safeguarded organizations from cybersecurity threats. Summary: • Holds professional certifications including ISO 27001:2013 Certified Lead Auditor, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, COBIT 5 Foundations Certified, ITILv4 Foundations Certified, CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, and CCSK: Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge. • Serves as a trusted security advisor to multiple business units. His advisory services extend to providing expert guidance on risk management, security best practices, and compliance requirements. • Lead and shape security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines. He has been instrumental in not only their creation but also in their meticulous implementation, continuous monitoring, and rigorous maintenance. • Conducted information security risk assessments and ensured compliance with industry guidelines and frameworks such as Sector Profile CRI, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, Cobit 5, RBI Guidelines/Circulars/Advisories and NYDFS. • Drove and supported various information security audits and third-party assurance activities, including RBI Statuary Audit, ISO 27001 Audit, Internal IS Audit, NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation, and India Data Localization. • Expertise in implementing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), building the India Data Localization governance program, and managing security operations for leading credit card and financial services. Mukul is a lifelong learner who continually enhances his knowledge by staying at the forefront of cybersecurity trends and best practices. Connect with him to drive collective resilience in an ever-changing digital landscape.