Oleksandr Pluzhnikov
About Oleksandr Pluzhnikov
Oleksandr Pluzhnikov serves as the Associate Director of IT Risk Assessment and Intelligence at UBS, focusing on emerging security threats and innovative technologies. He has extensive experience in information security, having previously worked at ABB and Citibank in various roles related to security policies and risk management.
Current Role at UBS
Oleksandr Pluzhnikov serves as Associate Director in IT Risk Assessment and Intelligence at UBS. He has been in this role since 2018, contributing to the Kraków Area, Poland. His responsibilities include assessing risks associated with innovative technologies and proposing updates to the Information Security and IT Risk Management frameworks, particularly to facilitate the onboarding of IoT systems.
Previous Experience at ABB
Prior to his current position, Oleksandr worked at ABB as a Subject Matter Expert in Information Security Policies and Standards. His tenure lasted for nine months in 2017 to 2018, based in the Kraków Area, Poland. During this time, he focused on developing policies and standards to enhance information security within the organization.
Career at Citibank, Ukraine
Oleksandr Pluzhnikov held the position of Business Information Security Officer at Citibank in Ukraine from 2003 to 2017. Over the course of 14 years in Kyiv, he was responsible for overseeing information security measures and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards within the banking sector.
Education and Expertise
Oleksandr has a strong academic background in economics and physics. He earned a Master's degree in Economics/Banking from Kyiv National Economic University from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he studied Physics/Radio-engineering at Chernivtsi National University, achieving a Master's degree from 1999 to 2003. His education supports his expertise in risk assessment and information security.
Research and Analytical Contributions
Oleksandr is engaged in research and analytical reporting on emerging security threats, including Dark AI and Quantum Computing. He has conducted analyses related to compliance with the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Technology Risk Management requirements and has developed a data-driven model for assessing the criticality of business applications.