Sudhi Rao
About Sudhi Rao
Sudhi Rao is the Senior Vice President and Head of Identity and Access Engineering at Jefferies, with extensive experience in IT risk, governance, and role-based access control systems.
Current Role at Jefferies
Sudhi Rao holds the position of Senior Vice President and Head of Identity and Access Engineering at Jefferies, based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He has been in this role since 2023. As part of his responsibilities, Sudhi Rao oversees initiatives related to identity management and access control, critical components in financial services for ensuring security and compliance.
Previous Experience at Jefferies
Before being promoted to Senior Vice President, Sudhi Rao served as Vice President - Head of Identity and Access Engineering at Jefferies from 2021 to 2023. In this capacity, he was pivotal in leading various identity and access engineering projects, contributing to the firm's cybersecurity posture within the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Career at Simeio Solutions
Sudhi Rao has extensive experience working at Simeio Solutions, where he held multiple positions from 2009 to 2021 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He advanced through roles ranging from an intern to Senior Manager. Throughout his tenure, he was involved in implementing Role-based Access Control (RBAC) systems, user provisioning, user access certification, and IT Risk and Governance (GRC).
Academic Background
Sudhi Rao studied Information Management at Syracuse University, where he obtained his MS degree from 2008 to 2010. Before that, he completed his BE in Computer Science at the University of Mumbai from 2003 to 2007. His academic training has provided a sturdy foundation for his career in cyber security and identity management.
Global Project Experience
Sudhi Rao has worked on global projects across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology. His broad experience encompasses different sectors, reflecting his adaptable skills in implementing complex IT solutions and managing risk and governance in diverse environments.