Vinod Tharail
About Vinod Tharail
Vinod Tharail serves as the Head of IT Risk, BCP/DR, and IDAM at IndusInd Bank, bringing extensive experience in IT project management and quality assurance across various organizations in India. He holds an MBA in Finance and several professional certifications, demonstrating his expertise in enterprise IT infrastructure and technology transformation.
Current Role at IndusInd Bank
Vinod Tharail serves as the Head of IT Risk, BCP/DR, and IDAM at IndusInd Bank since 2021. He is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. In this role, he focuses on managing IT risks and ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery processes are effectively implemented.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Vinod has extensive experience in IT management, having held various positions in different organizations. He worked at South Indian Bank as Head of IT Project Management from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he was with Global Travel Solutions as Head of Quality & CISO from 2007 to 2011. His career also includes roles at Datamatics, iSmart, and SkyTECH Solutions, where he focused on quality management.
Educational Background
Vinod Tharail holds an MBA in Finance from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of Mumbai, completing his studies from 1991 to 1994.
Certifications and Professional Qualifications
Vinod possesses several professional certifications, including CISA, PMP, ITIL V3 Foundation, Scrum Master, CSQA, and ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor. He is also certified as an ISO 27001:2005 & 2013 Lead Auditor, demonstrating his expertise in information security management systems.
Expertise in IT Infrastructure and Security
Vinod has a thorough understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, which includes servers, operating systems, databases, and networking components. He has implemented ISO 27001-based security controls, focusing on both on-premise and cloud security, and has significant experience in managing technology transformation programs.