Payal Desai
About Payal Desai
Payal Desai is the Manager of IT Audit & Assurance at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey, with extensive experience in IT audit and quality assurance.
Title and Current Role
Payal Desai currently serves as the Manager of IT Audit & Assurance at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey. Her role involves overseeing IT audit and assurance projects, focusing on automation compliance and ensuring that IT systems meet rigorous quality and security standards. She transitioned into this managerial position from her previous specialist role within a span of two years, showcasing her rapid career advancement in the industry.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to her current role, Payal Desai worked at Merck as a Specialist in Quality Assurance IT/Automation Compliance from 2021 to 2023 in West Point, PA. Before that, she held the role of IT Auditor at Merck in the Greater Philadelphia Area from 2018 to 2021. These positions allowed her to build substantial expertise in IT audit and quality assurance, particularly in automation compliance. She also has experience in public relations from her role as Publicity Director at WIIT from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Qualifications
Payal Desai holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Information Technology from Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya. She further advanced her education by earning a Master's degree in Information Technology and Management from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in both technical and management aspects of IT.
IT Audit and Assurance Projects
Throughout her career, Payal Desai has led various IT audit and assurance projects, particularly those involving automation compliance. Her roles at Merck and Bristol Myers Squibb have provided her with extensive experience in ensuring that IT systems not only meet compliance requirements but also adhere to high standards of quality and security. This has made her well-versed in both technical and compliance aspects of IT audit.
Career Progression
Payal Desai's career demonstrates a clear trajectory of growth and specialization in IT audit and quality assurance. Starting as an IT Auditor at Merck, she progressed to a Specialist role, focusing on automation compliance. Her move to Bristol Myers Squibb as the Manager of IT Audit & Assurance marks a significant step in her career, highlighting her capability to take on more responsibility and lead complex projects.