KAVITA SHARMA
San Diego,California
Summary
Strategic professional in business operations known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in process optimization, project management, and data analysis, ensuring streamlined workflows and enhanced operational efficacy. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, leveraging these soft skills to drive team success and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant, Advisor to CEO
Taro Technology LLC
08.2020 - Current
- Identified, evaluated, and established strategic partnerships that enhanced the organization's cybersecurity capabilities and expanded its market footprint
- Spearheaded integration initiatives, aligning partner solutions with customer needs and delivering scalable, secure offerings
- Directed cross-functional teams to execute partner integrations, achieving a 98% success rate on delivery timelines
- Established performance metrics to evaluate partnership impact, ensuring continuous alignment with business objectives
Area Vice President, Technology
Arthur J Gallagher -Risk Program Administrators
11.2017 - 12.2024
- Developed and executed a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with the organization's growth objectives, driving digital transformation and scalability
- Built and led a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of innovation and service excellence
- Designed and implemented robust IT governance processes, aligning business priorities with technology resources and gaining executive alignment
- Oversaw applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity functions, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient operations across global locations
- Led IT vendor management and established strategic partnerships, optimizing cost and ensuring timely delivery of solutions
- Key Achievements:
- Developed a Comprehensive Technology Roadmap: Spearheaded an innovation initiative for client, focusing on advancing technology solutions, enhancing client satisfaction, and strengthening the organization's security posture
- Established a Disaster Recovery Center for CA Schools VEBA: Designed and implemented a business continuity solution, transitioning their 100% on-premises infrastructure to a reliable disaster recovery framework
- Deployed Azure Cloud Infrastructure: Planned and launched a scalable Azure cloud environment to support the growth of a SaaS platform, enabling enhanced flexibility and operational efficiency
Manager, Security Operations
Dimension Data
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Designed and implemented cybersecurity solutions in collaboration with technology partners, enhancing customer security postures
- Established and Led a Security Engineering Team to Achieve Key Certifications:
- Implemented robust security controls for MCP platforms, ensuring compliance and achieving ISO certification
- Partnered with the Australian team to successfully secure FEDRAMP certification for critical systems
- Key controls implemented included:
- Patching protocols to address vulnerabilities and ensure system integrity
- NxLogging for comprehensive log management and monitoring
- Privileged Access Management (PAM) using CyberArk to safeguard high-level credentials
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) deployment to strengthen system security for engineers
Consultant
Intreis
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Consultant for ServiceNow - GRC products
IT Consultant
Cadence Pharmaceuticals
09.2013 - 08.2014
IT Administrator
Parexel
05.2008 - 09.2013
IT Network Administrator
Sutter Health
Unix Administrator
Image Label Systems
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Kaplan University
Bachelors - mathematics & computer science
University of South Pacific
Skills
- Staff management
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Operations analysis
- Strategic planning
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Strategic growth management
- Team leadership & development
Timeline
Consultant, Advisor to CEO
Taro Technology LLC
08.2020 - Current
Area Vice President, Technology
Arthur J Gallagher -Risk Program Administrators
11.2017 - 12.2024
Manager, Security Operations
Dimension Data
03.2015 - 11.2017
Consultant
Intreis
08.2014 - 03.2015
IT Consultant
Cadence Pharmaceuticals
09.2013 - 08.2014
IT Administrator
Parexel
05.2008 - 09.2013
IT Network Administrator
Sutter Health
Unix Administrator
Image Label Systems
Master of Science - Information Technology
Kaplan University
Bachelors - mathematics & computer science
University of South Pacific
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