Mahesh Choudhury
About Mahesh Choudhury
Mahesh Choudhury is the Global Cyber Security Remediation Lead at HSBC, where he oversees the remediation of cyber security risks. With over two decades of experience in IT, he has held various roles including Enterprise Architect and Solutions Architect, and has a strong educational background in Civil and Structural Engineering.
Work at HSBC
Mahesh Choudhury currently serves as the Global Cyber Security Remediation Lead at HSBC, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees the remediation of cyber security risks across various domains, including Application Security, Third Party Security, and Ethical Hacking findings. Prior to this, he worked as an Enterprise Architect from 2012 to 2019 and as a Solutions Architect from 2019 to 2020, both roles based in India. His tenure at HSBC has been marked by a focus on integrating technology and processes to enhance cyber security measures.
Previous Experience at Tata Consultancy Services
Before joining HSBC, Mahesh Choudhury held multiple positions at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). He worked as an Information Architect for Microsoft India from 2011 to 2012 and as a Technical Project Manager from 2006 to 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Additionally, he served as a Software Engineer from 2002 to 2004 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and as a Senior Software Engineer from 2004 to 2006 in Arkansas, United States. His roles at TCS included responsibilities as a Technical Project Leader and Architect from 2008 to 2011 in California, and as a Bid Manager for a brief period in 2008 in Hyderabad.
Education and Expertise
Mahesh Choudhury holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Civil Engineering from Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education at IIT Bombay, earning a Master of Technology (MTech) in Civil - Structural Engineering from 2000 to 2002. His educational background complements his extensive experience in IT, which spans over two decades, allowing him to effectively manage cyber security risks and remediation efforts on a global scale.
Background
Mahesh Choudhury has a diverse professional background that includes both technical and leadership roles. He began his career in software engineering and progressively advanced to positions that required strategic oversight and management of cyber security initiatives. His experience encompasses various domains within IT, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement by integrating people, processes, and technology in his approach to cyber security.
Achievements in Cyber Security
In his current role as Global Cyber Security Remediation Lead at HSBC, Mahesh Choudhury has been instrumental in overseeing the remediation of cyber security risks. His comprehensive role involves addressing vulnerabilities across multiple domains, showcasing his ability to lead global initiatives in cyber security. His extensive experience in both technical and managerial capacities has positioned him as a key figure in enhancing the organization's cyber security posture.