Ramkrishna Tippanwar

Results-driven IT leader with over 15 years of experience in IT service management, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), and enterprise security solutions. Adept at leading IT Access Control projects, aligning technology with business objectives, and optimizing operational efficiencies. Proven expertise in IT governance, security compliance (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA), and project management. Experienced in managing teams, developing access goveranance strategies, and implementing technology solutions to drive business success.

• CISA
• CSPO

• Conducted comprehensive assessments of SAP configurations, user access controls, and system vulnerabilities to enhance security and compliance.
• Applied industry best practices and audit methodologies to identify potential risks and control deficiencies.
• Identified internal control issues within client IT environments and developed gap analyses to address deficiencies.
• Analyzed core IT processes to identify opportunities for process efficiencies and control optimization.
• Documented IT internal controls testing results for management reporting, ensuring proper disposition of test exceptions.
• Assisted clients in redesigning and transforming IT risk management and technical controls to achieve compliance objectives.
• Demonstrated expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including SOX testing methodologies and frameworks.
• Assessed existing processes, identified areas for improvement, and documented changes to streamline workflows.
• Developed and implemented global IT strategies to ensure seamless technology integration across remote and foreign locations.
• Led IT service management functions, overseeing IT services, ticketing, system monitoring, and support operations.
• Deep expertise in Information Technology General Controls (ITGC), control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance standards.
• Ensured application consistency and maintainability by establishing and enforcing standards for implementing technical solutions.
• Conducted ITGC audits, identified control deficiencies, and recommended effective remediation strategies.
• Established key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure and improve team performance.
• Provided analytical insights into control effectiveness, documented test results, and recommended governance enhancements.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conduct audits and provide actionable insights to strengthen IT governance.
• Promoted organizational agility by driving adaptive practices, methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Managed end-to-end engagement execution, risk mitigation, status reporting, and operational oversight.

• Successfully led multiple implementation projects, reducing compliance risks and improving security postures.
• Implemented IT governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• Developed Access Control security policies, reducing security breaches and improving risk management.
• Established team training programs, fostering skill development and leadership growth.
• Managed multimillion-dollar IT budgets, optimizing costs and maximizing ROI.
• Championed enterprise-wide IT transformation initiatives, increasing efficiency and automation.