Ash Vats
About Ash Vats
Ash Vats is the Head of Cyber Security for Alight Absence and Retiree Health Solutions at Alight Solutions in New York, with extensive experience in technology delivery, governance, and cybersecurity.
Company
Ash Vats is currently working at Alight Solutions as the Head of Cyber Security for Alight Absence and Retiree Health Solutions. The company is based in New York, New York, United States. Alight Solutions provides human capital and business solutions, with a focus on transforming the employee experience.
Title
Ash Vats holds the position of Head of Cyber Security for Alight Absence and Retiree Health Solutions at Alight Solutions. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the cybersecurity measures and protocols to protect the company's assets and data.
Education and Expertise
Ash Vats has an extensive educational background. He earned an MBA from Emory University - Goizueta Business School, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Business from Nanyang Technological University Singapore, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Engineering from Drexel University. His academic credentials provide a solid foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity and technology management.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Alight Solutions, Ash Vats held various significant roles across different companies. He was the Head of Technology Delivery & Governance at Guardian Life from 2021 to 2023 in New York. He also served as Senior Manager at Accenture from 2021 to 2022 in Philadelphia. At RSM US LLP, he was the Director of Transaction Advisory Services from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he worked at PwC as a Manager in Cybersecurity & Privacy from 2012 to 2019. His early career included roles such as Teacher Assistant and Web Manager at Drexel University and Systems Analyst at GlaxoSmithKline.
Achievements in Cyber Security
Ash Vats has made notable contributions to the field of cybersecurity. At Alight Solutions, he pioneered the Alight Security Accreditation program, which implemented multi-factor authentication, data security enhancements, and centralized logging. He also trained over 300 security champions across six countries through the Business Information Security Officer (BISO) program. His efforts in streamlining the risk management process using ServiceNow led to a 40% reduction in man-hours. Furthermore, he established internal readiness programs that align with multiple compliance frameworks, significantly reducing audit findings by approximately 62%.