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Krishnakumar Kottekkat

Business & Technology Leader, Innovator & Strategist -“Rendering business, promoting digital transformation and creating innovative markets and data-driven strategies that deliver result-driven operating solutions”

Summary

Business and Technology pacesetter with 25+ years of success in providing result-driven advisory services to Digital Transformation & Cyber Security with notable success directing a broad range of Complex Transformation Projects & Corporate IT security initiatives while participating in the planning, analyzing, and implementing solutions in support of business objectives. Excels at providing comprehensive Information Security, Cyber Security, and Full Life Cycle Project Management. Deft in developing & delivering complex business transformation solutions, supported by large-sized multi-technology / cultural Engineering & Consulting Teams of size up to 50+.

Key Skills

  • JV's, SPV's & Start up 
  • Digital Transformation 
  • Cyber security Advisory
  • Smart Cities & Connected Ecosystems
  • Sports Technology
  • IT-Business Transformations
  • Cloud Architecture & Road- maps
  • Process Consulting 
  • Global Delivery (ODC-Setups )& Program Management
  • Governance Risk & Compliance
  • Shared Services & Cost Optimization
  • IT Change Management
  • IT Risk Management
  • People Management

Krishnakumar Kottekkat

Business & Technology Leader, Innovator & Strategist -“Rendering business, promoting digital transformation and creating innovative markets and data-driven strategies that deliver result-driven operating solutions”

Highlights

  • Instrumental in creation of the JV entity with the country's leading telecom service provider  focused on  Sports Technology Consulting,Delivery & Operations  
  • Pioneered setting-up of Aspire Zone Center of Excellence in Sports Technology, focused on standardizing best practices in sports technology; established it as a global reference for best practices in Sports Technology
  • Revamped enterprise solutions for entire AZF, thereby enabling multi-tenancy, cloud readiness & future scalability
  • Conceptualized & developed:
    • IT Shared Service Framework including a transformation road map for the newly formed Aspire Zone Foundation
    • Technology Strategy & Road map including commercial strategy based on Digital Business Model, to elevate the organization as Center of Excellence in Sports Technology globally by 2020
  • Leading the management of information & Cyber security and associated Risk management within the organization & providing Management direction and support for information security in accordance with business requirements, relevant laws and regulations, and state policy (NIA).
  • Orchestrated the architectural vision at an enterprise level; defined system, technical & application architectures and business system architecture for areas of development such as Education, Healthcare & Event Management
  • Steered delivery involving implementation of ‘gold standard’ in IT Infrastructure Delivery for Aspire Zone Foundation
  • Functioned as Speaker & Panelist for Enterprise Mobility (BYOD), Visualization & Security at IDC Conference and Data Center Dynamics Conference
  • Contributor & member of   the Securing Smart Cities forum 
  • Built alliances with universities to create awareness; contributed to Qatar Professional Community to build the “Next Generation Workforce”
  • Steered implementation of Oracle ERP across all AZF entities which is a case study with Oracle 
  • Drove the offshore & onsite governance process for up to 200 resources and portfolio of 80 projects
  • Designed strategic IT transformation plans that enabled decreased costs and streamlined operations

Work Experience

June 2023Till Thate

CISO

ConnectSecure LLC
  • Currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at  ConnectSecure LLC, overseeing all aspects of information security.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies and policies to protect the organization's sensitive data and systems.
  • Lead a team of security professionals in conducting risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response.
  • Ensuring that the company's Vulnerability and Compliance Management products incorporate assessments for  relevant industry regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, Essetials 8,Cyber Essentials , NIST-171, &CSF,800-53).
  • Focal point for SOC 2,GDPR and ISO 27000 certification ConnectSecure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
  • Implement and manage security awareness training programs to educate employees on best practices and mitigate potential risks.
  • Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities and gaps in the organization's security posture.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends, and proactively implement measures to mitigate emerging risks.
  • Foster a culture of security awareness and accountability throughout the organization.
Sep 2020Present

Director Of Operations

Intaleq Technology Consulting & Services
  • Develop strategic approach, business plan, and market position for Sport technology Solutions of Intaleq
  •  Work closely with the Board and the CEO in setting and driving the organizational Vision and Operational strategy
  • Lead and Oversee Intaleq operations, employee productivity Resources billing and ensure organizational annual revenue targets are met
  • Built trusted relationships capturing  new business opportunities with local and global Sports entities and strategic alliances with global technology partner's sports verticals
  • Built commercial models for multiyear IT managed services and service delivery  contracts
  • Define and deliver a suite of Smart and connected stadium solutions in the capacity of technical project director
  • Oversee the delivery of connected stadiums in establishing a centralized platform for management and operational monitoring
  • Demonstrate thought leadership and drive innovation across the portfolio of technology solutions and service
  • Develop and deploy sustainable smart, hybrid/converged smart infrastructure for Connected stadium ecosystems in collaboration with leading technology partners
  • Oversee and provide direction for major security-related projects and physical security technologies including but not limited to, various card key access systems alarm systems Video surveillance systems security services IT and data security systems, and various other related systems
  • Participate and provide leadership on various committees councils and process improvement teams acting in an advisory capacity
Oct 2010Sep 2020

ASPIRE ZONE FOUNDATION, DOHA, QATAR JOINED AS ENTERPRISE IT GOVERNANCE OFFICER; PROMOTED AS HEAD -IT STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE & ACTING HEAD – INFRA IN SEP’12 AND AS MANAGER - IT STRATEGY & OPERATIONS IN SEP’15

Aspire Zone Foundation
  • Defining IT strategy & execution roadmap and short, mid & long-term business goals, objectives, and operating procedures related to governance, change, risk, value, and compliance
  • Lead & guided the Cyber Security team to participate in the nationwide cybersecurity drill hosted by
  • Lead Connected Stadium Project with Cisco for “Qatar 2022 World Cup” involving the development of business capability blueprints, technology road maps, and service catalog for futuristic stadium technologies requirements
  • Providing technological direction and proposing budgets for programs, purchases, and upgrades; driving the vision for the business unit while maintaining 'big picture' focus
  • Establishing an integrated & enterprise-wide governance strategy and driving deployment of organization-wide change initiatives across business units
  • Spearheading programs on development of large scale enterprise engineering solutions from the stage of inception till deployment
  • Defining service standards and guidelines that serve as a benchmark for excellent service delivery; driving continuous improvement and implementation of changes
  • Spearheading business operations involving business process & solution design; aligning operational strategies with application road- maps; devising & implementing enterprise application strategies, IT budget, and IT risk management plan
  • Managing the entire gamut of Business Applications as  enterprise-wide single point of contact; designing & directing governance activities
  • Chairing Management Review Meetings with respective stakeholders for improvement of the ISMS Process
  • Providing support for execution of internal audits as per audit plan; identifying non-conformity and discussing Internal Audit reports in the ISMS Committee; monitoring ISMS process performance
  • Delivering training for improving ISO 27001 awareness among respective Stakeholders in AZF IT

 

Jul 2008Oct 2010

Chief Officer – IT Projects & Information Security

Aspire Academy For Sports Excellence
  • Built the 1st Outsourcing Model for ASPIRE Academy involving staff augmentation and out tasking model
  • Created & Executed  the overall transformation and consolidation strategy for the newly formed Aspire Zone Foundation 
  • Drove the 1st Strategic & Infrastructure Transformation Project and standardized CISCO as platform for consolidation
  • Introduced a specialized software system “AIMS”, leading to increased business; steered implementation of balance scorecard
  • Slashed costs by 35% by re-architecting infrastructure hosting platforms and in-sourcing of hosting for the organization
  • Conceptualized long term portfolio plans for various departments, using TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Methodology
Jan 2006Jul 2008

Business Controls Analyst

IBM India Pvt Ltd
  • Rendered advisory services on IT Security, SOX and SAS 70 to ITD Global Delivery & Global Business Services
  • Managed technical translation of SOX scope into workable technical solutions, and accompanied security compliance requirements for SOX & SAS-70 in strategic outsourcing and global delivery centers
  • Functioned as SPOC for change management requests review /approvals (Controls and Security review of CRs prior to approval) and for SOX implementation for IT Service delivery (SOX for Enterprise IT)
  • Performed IT Risk Assessment and Control Testing for SAS 70 SOX 404 assertion for Applications /process; won IBM Bravo Awards for Global Delivery Centre Audit Support
Nov 2003Jun 2005

System Manager (Contract)

NHS Centre, South Bransholme, Hull, UK
Feb 2004May 2005

IT Assistant

Academic Computing Services, Hull, UK

 

Dec 1999Aug 2003

Joined as Systems Facility Manager; promoted as Senior Consultant in Apr’00, as Manager - Network Services in Apr’02 and as Head - Networking SBU

NeST Information Technologies Pvt Ltd
Sep 1997Dec 1999

Hardware Engineer

Case Consult India Pvt Ltd

Certifications

  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) in 2023
  • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) in 2021 
  • Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) in 2020
  • SABSA Chartered Architect at Foundation Level (SCF)
  • TOGAF 9.0 in 2011
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) in 2010
  • Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) in 2009
  • Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in 2008
  • Information Systems Manager (CISM) in 2009
  • Information Security Auditor (CISA) in 2007
  • ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT- Service Management in 2009
  • ISO 27001:2013 Lead Auditor in 2015
  • Internal Auditor for IBM ASCA (Application Systems Control & Auditability) in 2006

Education

20162018

Advanced Program in Cyber Law

Asian School of Cyber Laws
20032005

M.B.A Information Management

University of Hull U.K
20002002

M.S Software Systems

Birla Institute of Technology and Science
19931997

B.Technology Electronics Engineering

Cochin University of Science and Technology