Kali Babu Beesetty
Global Lead For Data Protection Service Compliance & Governance (Backup & Recovery)
Summary
Highly accomplished IT professional with 15+ Years of experience specialized in IT Audits, Compliance and Governance, Enterprise risk management, Information security efforts, Backup Solution Architect and Administration, Data Analytics, Business continuity program, , Disaster recovery program, Records management, Business & Executive management, Planning and executing internal IT audits, Vendor contracting and management, Annual Budget management, Change Management, Billing and charge back to stake holders.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Associate Director
Ernst & Young
06.2014 - Current
- Assist in development, executing all audit processes including risk assessment, planning, audit program development, execution of audit procedures and communication of audit results to senior management. Work with IT team Managers and Director to address issues or gaps identified. SOC2 HITRUST ISAE3402 Audit readiness
- Managed, reviewed, and monitored day-to-day security controls and configuration through several security monitoring tools. Expert in conducting security compliance program activities as specified in information security policy to assess compliance with company policies, standards, procedures.
- Interface with auditors and stakeholders towards obtaining certification during audit cycle by relevant certification body (SOC2, HITRUST, ISAE3402) and maintaining compliance.
- Security compliance program: conducted security compliance program to assess compliance with company policies, standards, and procedures. Expertise in identifying and Documentation of security findings, remediation plans, exception requests in clear and concise manner.
- Revamped internal communication channels to foster greater transparency between departments and improve overall organizational cohesion.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, leading to more informed business choices and positive outcomes.
- Oversaw annual budget planning processes, ensuring financial goals were met while maintaining optimal resource allocation across departments.
- Developed competitive pricing strategies based on extensive market research data analysis.
- Led cross-functional teams in complex audits, ensuring seamless collaboration between departments.
- Identified areas where cost savings could be achieved by analyzing expense reports and recommending budget adjustments.
- Managing team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships by presenting clear findings from completed audits along with suggested improvements.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new auditing software.
- Backup administration roles ensuring data protection strategies align with organization objectives. Hands on experience in IT Backup solution design, architect, delivery, implementation, Administration, and operations, reporting and monitoring.
- Oversaw annual budget planning processes, ensuring financial goals were met while maintaining optimal resource allocation.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths within team.
- Proposal of annual budget of $20+ million USD for operational and Investment purposes across 90+ countries.: Plays key role in identifying and technology transformation resulting in $2 Million USD annual Operational cost savings.
Backup Lead
Encora Technlogies
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted in budget planning for procurement and maintenance of backup hardware and software resources, optimizing resource allocation for maximum ROI.
- Conducted regular audits of backup systems, identifying areas for improvement and addressing potential risks.
- Implemented thorough testing procedures to validate successful restoration capabilities during simulated disaster scenarios.
- Stayed abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to data backups, applying new knowledge to improve existing processes where applicable.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of hardware and software resources necessary for optimal backup infrastructure performance.
- Provided support during actual disaster recovery events, leading team in executing established protocols efficiently.
- Evaluated existing offsite storage solutions, ensuring all critical data was backed up in compliance with company policies.
- Optimized storage capacity utilization with effective data deduplication techniques.
Backup Team Leader
GAVS TECHNOLOGIES
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Reduced downtime during system outages by developing robust disaster recovery plans.
- Achieved significant cost savings by evaluating and recommending appropriate hardware and software solutions for data backups.
- Implemented automation tools to reduce manual intervention in daily backup operations, increasing overall efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of backup infrastructure to identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of data protection policies.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations, implementing necessary security measures for sensitive data protection.
- Analyzed historical data trends to inform future decisions on resource allocation and capacity planning within the back-up environment.
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops to enhance team members'' knowledge of backup technologies.
Backup Administrator
ALTISOURCE
07.2008 - 04.2012
- Streamlined backup processes with automation tools, improving overall system performance and reliability.
- Conducted regular audits of backup systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.
- Adapted backup schedules and resource allocation based on evolving organizational priorities, ensuring critical data was always protected.
- Migrated legacy systems to modernized backup solutions for improved functionality and costeffectiveness.
- Provided training and guidance on best practices for backup administration to junior staff members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Optimized storage capacity by implementing efficient data deduplication strategies, reducing infrastructure costs.
- Responded swiftly to incident escalations from end-users or automated alerts regarding failed backups or other issues impacting system performance.
- Developed customized scripts for automating repetitive tasks within the backup environment, increasing productivity levels.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding service contracts and equipment procurement for ongoing support of backup environments.
- Reduced downtime by proactively monitoring and troubleshooting backup systems to ensure smooth operations.
- Assessed organizational needs to determine appropriate retention policies for archived data backups, ensuring long-term accessibility when required.
- Contributed to the development of comprehensive documentation for backup procedures, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
- Improved security measures with encryption protocols for sensitive data backups, ensuring confidentiality and integrity.
- Implemented robust monitoring capabilities using various tools to maintain visibility over key performance indicators within the backup environment.
- Evaluated new technologies and solutions to enhance current backup methodologies, staying ahead of industry trends.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - ELECTRONICS & COMUNICATIONS
JNTU
INDIA 06.2005 - 06.2006
Skills
IT Internal Audits, IT compliance and Governance
Data Backup Architect Solution & Administration
Data Analysis
Incident management
Contract Management
Risk Analysis
Annual IT Budget planning
SQL scripting
Capacity management
MS Office, Power BI, System Analysis Tools
Disaster Recovery Management
Incident Management
Change Management, Problem Management, Service Request Management
IT Asset and record Management
IT Infra Budget Planning
Certification
ITIL V4 Foundation certified.
Timeline
Associate Director
Ernst & Young
06.2014 - Current
Backup Lead
Encora Technlogies
10.2013 - 06.2014
Backup Team Leader
GAVS TECHNOLOGIES
05.2012 - 08.2013
Backup Administrator
ALTISOURCE
07.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Technology - ELECTRONICS & COMUNICATIONS
JNTU
06.2005 - 06.2006