Prasad VADALI

Prasad VADALI has over 30 years of work experience in various roles related to information technology, risk management, and security.

Currently, in 2022, Prasad works at Zai as an Information Technology Risk Manager. In this role, they manage technology risk initiatives and target reviews across the company, handles regulatory relationships and reporting, builds relationships with technology stakeholders to identify risks proactively, and provides input on technology risk to the GRC executive board. Prasad also works closely with external audits for ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS and supports the implementation of the GDPR framework for data protection.

From 2021 to 2022, Prasad worked as a Senior Information Security Consultant at RiDiK, a subsidiary of CLPS. In this role, they provided specialized services in information security to a financial services-based client.

From 2018 to 2020, Prasad served as the Principal Consultant and Founder at SmartICT Pte Ltd. Prasad provided information/cybersecurity, governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) services. Their responsibilities included implementing governance frameworks, developing policies and procedures to comply with organizational and regulatory requirements, conducting IT risk and control gap assessments, developing risk mitigation plans, analyzing business processes for improvement, and providing consulting services for AWS cloud migration.

From 2014 to 2017, Prasad worked as the Regional Director at Continent Projects Technologies Pte. Ltd. Prasad managed IT infrastructure and security for the entire Asia region, supporting the upstream oil and gas industry.

Prior to that, from 2000 to 2014, Prasad held the position of Regional Director at CGG Data Management and Fugro Data Solutions. Prasad managed the Data Solution and business unit for SE Asia operations with revenue targets.

From 1996 to 2000, Prasad worked at Fugro as the Business Development Manager/IT Manager. Prasad secured long-term on-site service contracts related to information management for exploration and production operations. Prasad also managed all stages of tendering and developed customer relationships.

Earlier in their career, from 1991 to 1996, Prasad held roles as a Systems Analyst/IT Engineer at Fugro. Prasad provided in-house data processing and software support, designed and developed mapping applications, and provided on-site consulting for geodata management for oil majors in SE Asia.

Overall, Prasad VADALI has extensive experience in information technology, risk management, security, and the oil and gas industry.

Prasad VADALI has a diverse education history. Prasad holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Computer Science & Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. Additionally, they have a Master of Science (MS) degree in Physics from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat.

In terms of specialized diplomas, Prasad VADALI completed a Specialist Diploma in Information Security & Forensics from Temasek Polytechnic in the year 2020. This program focused on IS Management & Audit, Security Vulnerability Analysis, Digital Investigation & Incident Management. Prasad also completed a Specialist Diploma in Cloud Data Centre Technology & Management from Temasek Polytechnic in the year 2018. This diploma covered Cloud Technologies such as AWS and Azure, as well as ITIL and Shared Services. Furthermore, they obtained a Specialist Diploma in Digital Technologies for a Smart City from Singapore Polytechnic in 2018, which included studies in Cloud Computing, IoT Sensors & Actuators, Big Data, Comm Technologies, and Mobile Application Development.

To enhance their teaching skills, Prasad VADALI attained a WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training & Assessment from the Institute for Adult Learning Singapore in the year 2019. This certificate focused on Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching.

In addition to their educational qualifications, Prasad VADALI holds several certifications. Prasad obtained the Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM) certification from ISACA in October 2020. Prasad also holds the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor - Information Security Certification from IRCA | International Register of Certificated Auditors, which they obtained in July 2019. Moreover, they have the PCI Internal Security Assessor (ISA) certification from the PCI Security Standards Council, which they obtained in April 2023.

Overall, Prasad VADALI has a strong educational background in computer science, technology, physics, information security, cloud computing, and digital technologies. Prasad has also obtained certifications in the field of information security and auditing.