Rakesh Unnikrishnan
About Rakesh Unnikrishnan
Rakesh Unnikrishnan serves as the Global Head of GRC at Bugcrowd, a position he has held since 2022. He previously worked at NAB and JPMorgan Chase & Co., accumulating extensive experience in cyber security and technology controls.
Current Role at Bugcrowd
Rakesh Unnikrishnan serves as the Global Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at Bugcrowd. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's efforts in enhancing security protocols and compliance measures. His role involves overseeing GRC strategies, ensuring that the organization adheres to industry standards and regulations while managing risk effectively.
Previous Experience at NAB
Before joining Bugcrowd, Rakesh worked at NAB as the Director and Head of Divisional Controls - Enterprise Security. His tenure lasted for one year, from 2021 to 2022, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In this role, he was responsible for implementing security controls and overseeing risk management initiatives within the organization.
Career at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Rakesh Unnikrishnan spent 14 years at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he held the position of Vice President, Cyber Security & Technology Controls for the Asia-Pacific region. His time there spanned from 2007 to 2021, during which he focused on enhancing cybersecurity measures and ensuring compliance with technology controls across the organization.
Educational Background
Rakesh completed his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Madras. His studies took place from 1999 to 2003, providing him with a solid foundation in computer science principles and engineering practices, which have informed his career in cybersecurity and risk management.
Early Career at IBM
Rakesh began his professional career at IBM, where he worked as Mainframe Technical Support for a brief period of five months in 2005 to 2006. This role allowed him to gain initial experience in technical support and systems management, contributing to his understanding of technology in a corporate environment.