Upesh Parekh
About Upesh Parekh
Upesh Parekh serves as the Director of Cloud Risk at UBS, where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in cloud risk management and governance, leading initiatives for the strategic migration of services to cloud partners.
Work at UBS
Upesh Parekh serves as the Director of Cloud Risk at UBS, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, he is responsible for overseeing cloud risk governance and ensuring the secure migration of platform services to cloud partners. His role includes leading the Cloud Risk Governance Forum, which focuses on strategic initiatives related to cloud services. He is actively involved in the control assessment and ongoing monitoring of strategic cloud partner selection.
Education and Expertise
Upesh Parekh has a diverse educational background in risk management and accounting. He studied at the Government Polytechnic Pune and later pursued further education at the Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India, where he achieved the designation of Grad. C.W.A. He also studied at the Quality Assurance Institute, earning the CSQA certification in Software Quality. Additionally, he is certified in Information Systems Audit (CISA) and has passed the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) exam in 2012. He also holds a certification in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) from ISACA.
Specializations
Upesh Parekh specializes in various aspects of cloud risk management. His areas of expertise include SOC2 compliance, Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), encryption control in cloud environments, and data protection strategies in the cloud. His knowledge in these areas supports his role in ensuring that cloud services meet regulatory and security standards.
Professional Leadership
In his current role, Upesh leads the Cloud Risk Governance Forum, which plays a critical role in guiding the strategic migration of platform services to cloud partners. This forum focuses on establishing governance frameworks and best practices for managing cloud-related risks. His leadership in this area is essential for aligning cloud strategies with organizational objectives.