Amrit Pal
About Amrit Pal
Amrit Pal serves as the Program Lead for IT Service Continuity Management at AXA, where he oversees disaster recovery strategies for the global insurance division. With over 23 years of experience in IT project management and cybersecurity, he has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including XL Catlin and Wipro Infotech.
Work at AXA XL
Amrit Pal currently serves as Program Lead for IT Service Continuity Management (ITSCM) at AXA XL, a division of AXA. In this role, he oversees the design, implementation, and testing of disaster recovery strategies specifically for the global insurance division. His tenure at AXA XL began in 2020, and he has since focused on driving innovation, efficiency, and resilience in IT operations and services. Prior to this position, he worked as Operational Risk Intelligence & Solutions Manager from 2017 to 2020, where he contributed to enhancing operational risk management practices.
Education and Expertise
Amrit Pal studied at St. Thomas College and furthered his education at the Indian School of Business in 2020. He holds several IT certifications, including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Disaster Recovery Certified Expert (DRCE). His expertise encompasses IT project management and cyber security, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and Microsoft Azure.
Background
Amrit Pal has over 23 years of experience in IT project management and cyber security. His career includes significant roles at various organizations. He worked at Wipro Infotech Ltd as Site Incharge from 2004 to 2006, and later joined EDS Group as Project Manager from 2006 to 2008, which was subsequently acquired by Hewlett-Packard. He then moved to XL Catlin, where he held positions as Project Manager from 2008 to 2010 and as Senior Project Manager from 2010 to 2017.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Amrit Pal has aimed to foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence among his team and stakeholders. His leadership in project management and operational risk has contributed to the successful implementation of various IT strategies and initiatives. His commitment to driving efficiency and resilience in IT operations has been a hallmark of his professional journey.