Dr. Suchin Sudhakaran
About Dr. Suchin Sudhakaran
Dr. Suchin Sudhakaran serves as the Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Quality and Business Performance at ArisGlobal, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a PhD in Information Technology and has extensive experience in IT security, project management, and business performance optimization.
Work at ArisGlobal
Dr. Suchin Sudhakaran has served as the Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Quality and Business Performance at ArisGlobal since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the information security strategy and ensuring quality standards across business operations. His tenure in Bengaluru, India, has been marked by a focus on adapting to new regulations such as GDPR and implementing industry benchmarks like CIS and SOC2. Dr. Sudhakaran's leadership has contributed to enhancing the company's security posture and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Sudhakaran holds multiple degrees in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Bangalore University and a Master’s Degree from Bharath University. He also achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology from King's International University. Additionally, he completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies in Pune. His educational background supports his expertise in Agile, Scrum, PMP techniques, ITIL practices, and Lean Six Sigma.
Background
Dr. Sudhakaran has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in information security and technology management. He began his career at Accenture, where he held various roles, including Incident Responder and Security Analyst, Lead Technical Architect, and Service Delivery Manager. His experience at Accenture spanned from 2006 to 2016. Following his time at Accenture, he worked as the Director of Security Services at Optiv Inc from 2016 to 2018, before joining ArisGlobal.
Achievements
Dr. Sudhakaran has played a significant role in major mergers within the Telecom and FMCG industries, valued at 86 billion and 103 billion dollars, respectively. He has successfully implemented DevOps tools such as CHEF, Jenkins, and GitHub, and has a strong background in IT Operations Optimization, IT GRC, and cost reduction techniques. His knowledge extends to the implementation of CMMI and ISO standards, as well as experience with new IT technologies like Splunk, SumoLogic, and Phantom Cyber.