Raj Pandey
About Raj Pandey
Raj Pandey serves as the Info Sec and Compliance Head, specializing in risk management and information security processes. With over 13 years of experience, he has held various roles in notable companies, including HCL Technologies, Royal Enfield, and IBM.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Currently, Raj Pandey serves as the InfoSec and Compliance Head at a confidential organization in Gurugram, Haryana, India. In this role, he conducts independent risk management reviews, focusing on technology and information security processes. He ensures compliance with various contractual certification requirements, including SOC1, SOC2, and ISO27001, from an information security perspective. Additionally, he creates and manages information security and risk management awareness training programs for employees, contractors, and approved system users.
Professional Experience
Raj Pandey has over 13 years of experience in information security. Prior to his current position, he worked at several organizations, including HCL Technologies as a Security Consultant from 2017 to 2021, and Royal Enfield as Team Manager for Information Security from 2021 to 2022. He also held roles at IBM as a Senior IT Security Specialist and at Evalueserve as GM Information Security and BCMS. His experience encompasses risk management, security incident management, and leading information security audits.
Educational Background
Raj Pandey completed his Bachelor of Arts in Art/Art Studies from Delhi University, studying from 2008 to 2012. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations Management and Supervision from Mahatma Gandhi University, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Computer Hardware and Networking from ASET Training & Research Institute, completing his studies from 2005 to 2007.
Skills and Expertise
Raj Pandey possesses extensive expertise in information security, focusing on risk management and technology processes. His skills include conducting security incident management and reporting, performing root cause analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders for vulnerability assessments and penetration tests. He develops and implements effective control review processes to ensure transparency and accountability within information security frameworks.
Previous Employment
Before his current role, Raj held various positions in the information security domain. He worked at HCL Services Ltd as an IT Security Consultant from 2011 to 2014 and at Tech Mahindra as a Technical Lead for a brief period in 2017. His earlier experience includes roles at Religare Technova Ltd as an IT Executive and at Iron Mountain as a Senior Engineer for Endpoint Security. These positions contributed to his comprehensive understanding of information security practices.