Raghavendra S
About Raghavendra S
Raghavendra S is a Technical Director with extensive experience in business process improvement, quality assurance, and cybersecurity assessments. He has held various roles at prominent firms such as Tata Consultancy Services, KPMG, PwC, Grant Thornton, Deloitte, and Vedanta Resources, focusing on ERP applications and governance, risk, and compliance.
Work at KPMG India
Currently, Raghavendra S serves as a Technical Director at KPMG India, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves leading automation programs aimed at improving the efficiency of SAP audit and assurance processes. Prior to this, he worked as an Associate Director in Digital Trust Services at KPMG India from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, he focused on business process improvement and quality assurance, identifying risks in business and technology to recommend necessary process enhancements.
Previous Experience in Consulting
Raghavendra S has a diverse background in consulting, having worked at several prominent firms. He was an Associate Director at PwC India from 2019 to 2020 and served as a Manager at Grant Thornton India LLP from 2015 to 2019. His earlier experience includes a role as a Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services from 2013 to 2015 and as an Assistant Manager at Deloitte from 2010 to 2013. He also worked as a Consultant at Vedanta Resources Plc from 2006 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Raghavendra S holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Computer Science from Bangalore University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in conducting comprehensive business cycle controls reviews for leading ERP applications across various industries, including Metals & Mining, Pharmaceutical, and Oil and Gas.
Specializations and Skills
Raghavendra S specializes in business process improvement and quality assurance. He has significant experience in conducting Segregation of Duties (SoD) and Access Management reviews, particularly within the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework. His skill set also includes executing cybersecurity assessments and SOC/SSAE 16/18 SOC 1 & SOC 2 Attestation Audits, focusing on IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITACs).
Leadership in ERP Implementation
In his career, Raghavendra S has led various ERP implementation life cycle support and project management office (PMO) activities. He ensures successful pre, post, and ongoing implementation reviews, contributing to the overall effectiveness of ERP systems in organizations. His leadership in these initiatives highlights his capability to manage complex projects and enhance operational efficiency.