Manasa Ramayanam
About Manasa Ramayanam
Manasa Ramayanam is the Manager of Identity & Access Management at Kohl's, with extensive experience in IT security and cybersecurity strategy.
Current Role at Kohl's
Manasa Ramayanam serves as the Manager of Identity & Access Management at Kohl's. She has been in this role since 2018, operating out of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Her responsibilities involve overseeing the security management efforts across various departments within the organization, including Corporate IT, Security, Legal, and Privacy. Manasa is also charged with ensuring that all employees and contractors receive regulation-specific training related to Information Security.
Previous Role at GE Healthcare
Before her current role at Kohl's, Manasa worked as an Information Technology Security Manager for Hosted Solutions at GE Healthcare. She held this position from 2011 to 2018, based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. During her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of security technologies for hosted environments and played a key role in reviewing and approving security policies, incident response plans, and business continuity plans.
Academic Background
Manasa Ramayanam holds an Executive Master's of Business Administration from Marquette University, where she studied from 2014 to 2015. She also has a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science from SRM University, completed from 2004 to 2008. Her education has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of information security and management.
Expertise in Security Frameworks
Manasa has expertise in implementing various security frameworks including HIPAA, HiTrust, SOC, PCI-DSS, and ISO across different environments. She is proficient in developing and enforcing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies aimed at maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems. Her role involves coordinating security efforts across multiple departments and providing senior management with insights on security strategy, team vision, and budget management.
Early Career Roles
Manasa's early career includes roles such as Identity Management Consultant at Freddie Mac from 2010 to 2011 in McLean, VA, Network Systems Engineer at OMSG from 2009 to 2010 in McLean, VA, and Lead Java Developer at Vendor Services System from 2008 to 2009 in Chennai, India. These roles contributed to her foundational knowledge and experience in the field of information security and technology.