Aakash Yadav

Aakash Yadav has a strong background in compliance and governance, specifically in the field of information security. Aakash is currently serving as the Head of Compliance at Surfboard Payments, where they ensure the security and compliance of products, services, and infrastructure. Aakash is responsible for aligning and implementing globally recognized standards like PCI DSS, PCI PIN, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, and CIS Controls.

Prior to their current role, Aakash worked at SISA as a Consultant and Regional Lead. In this position, they led successful end-to-end delivery of various Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) engagements for clients. Aakash specialized in developing and implementing GRC programs, conducting pre-consultation and gap assessments, and creating roadmaps. Aakash also presented technical issues to information security frameworks and led project meetings with C-level executives.

Before joining SISA, Aakash held the position of Senior Associate Consultant and Associate Consultant at the same company. In these roles, they performed GRC-related audits for regulatory projects such as PCI DSS, PCI PIN, ISO 27001, CSF, and System Audit Report. Aakash managed and executed audits, including the development of audit plans, gap assessments, remediation, documentation reviews, process evaluations, and client interviews. Aakash was adept at documenting assessment results and preparing comprehensive assessment reports for clients and stakeholders.

Aakash began their career as an IT & Information Security Engineer at Rama Enterprise. Here, they gained experience in managing compliance for regulations such as ISO 27001 and system audits. Aakash conducted internal audits, ensured regular compliance, and managed external assessments.

Prior to Rama Enterprise, Aakash worked as an Engineer at SCHOTT-KAISHA.

Aakash Yadav completed their high school education at Baroda High School (O.N.G.C) in 2010, studying science. Aakash then pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering from Gujarat Technological University from 2010 to 2014. In terms of additional certifications, Aakash obtained the CCNA (CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE) certification from Cisco in June 2015. Aakash later achieved ISO 27001 Lead Implementer - Information Security Certification from Bureau Veritas | Certification in May 2019, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor - Information Security Certification from BSI in November 2020, and PCI QSA certification from the PCI Security Standards Council in January 2021. Most recently, in January 2023, Aakash obtained the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification from ISACA.