Shaun Sekar
Summary
Certified Security practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in law enforcement and corporate investigations including those involving criminal conduct, financial losses, safety accidents, policy and acts of ethical breaches. Calm in high pressure situations employing critical thinking skills and rational decision-making ability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Consultant
Meinhardt Group
10.2022 - Current
- Established strong relationships with clients by maintaining clear communication channels and consistently exceeding expectations.
- Assessed security compliance, security program organization, policies, and procedures, general risks and vulnerabilities.
- Prepared management reports detailing observations, comparisons to applicable standards, guidelines and industry best practices.
- Developed reasonable and cost effective recommendations for security improvement.
- Actively participated in professional organizations and industry forums to stay current on trends, threats, and best practices in cybersecurity.
Snr Security Specialist
Federal Express
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Cultivated security-conscious company culture by fostering open communication about potential risks and encouraging staff to be vigilant in reporting suspicious activities or concerns.
- Enhanced overall security by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective security measures within APAC.
- Screened incoming employees, personal belongings, and shipments for security concerns.
- Investigated reported incidents thoroughly, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence effectively.
- Detected potential threats proactively through regular monitoring of surveillance systems and analyzing incident reports.
- Evaluated new technologies continuously to stay current on emerging trends in the industry, ensuring a proactive approach to potential challenges within the field of security management.
- Coordinated with external consultants and audit teams to validate effectiveness of implemented security controls, identifying areas for improvement during periodic assessments.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Deputy Manager, Protective Security
Land Transport Authority
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Implemented risk management protocols that ensured potential threats to critical transport infrastructures were properly identified assessed and mitigated reducing terrorism and crime risks.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing security projects from concept to completion.
- Pursued every opportunity to learn about terrorism and critical infrastructure protection business to protect public transport commuters and assets.
- Partnered with law enforcement and internal security agencies to maintain high level of security readiness and response.
- Participated in national level crisis management exercises in response to anticipated terrorism incidents.
Regional Security Specialist
Applied Materials SEA Pte Ltd
02.2012 - 03.2016
- Cultivated a security-conscious company culture by fostering open communication about potential risks and encouraging staff to be vigilant in reporting suspicious activities or concerns.
- Enhanced overall security by conducting thorough risk assessments within South East Asia and implementing effective security measures.
- Managed a team of security personnel, ensuring consistent adherence to company policies and applicable laws while maintaining high morale.
- Performed regular audits of existing security measures, identifying areas for improvement and recommending changes accordingly.
- Reduced security incidents by developing comprehensive emergency response plans and coordinating drills for staff.
- Investigated reported incidents thoroughly, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence effectively.
- Oversaw credentialing activities for all employees, contractors and consultants.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to establish strong relationships, increasing the effectiveness of joint responses to incidents.
- Evaluated new technologies continuously to stay current on emerging trends in the industry, ensuring a proactive approach to potential challenges within the field of security management.
- Acted as a team leader in executive protection for company CEO and Board of Director visits.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Traveled within South East Asia to train corporate security members in investigations procedures and executive protection operations.
Senior Investigations Officer
Ministry of Defence, Singapore
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Conducted high-profile investigations, ensuring confidentiality and maintaining professional integrity throughout the process.
- Collaborated with partner law enforcement agencies on special investigations involving homicides and violent assaults.
- Developed comprehensive reports detailing investigative findings, leading to informed decision-making by senior management.
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing cases based on urgency and complexity to ensure timely resolutions.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Provided expert testimony in legal proceedings as needed, presenting clear and accurate information to support case outcomes.
- Assisted in developing training materials for new hires, focusing on essential skills required for success as an Investigation Officer.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Diploma With Merit - Business Studies
Temasek Polytechnic
Singapore10.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Mass Communications
Edith Cowen University
Australia06.2001
Skills
- Investigations and Interview techniques
- Security Risk Assessments
- Security Policy Development
- Executive Protection
- Open-Source Intelligence
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Training & Development
- Supervision and Leadership
- Counter-Terrorism
- Supply Chain Security
- Travel Security
- Security Technology Projects
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Singapore Police Force in high profile homicide and narcotics investigations involving military personnel from 2002 to 2012.
- Managed a Critical Infrastructure Protection Project with OGAs to install anti-terrorism security measures at public transport nodes from 2017 to 2018 while achieving operational outcomes and cost savings.
- Conducted Security Risk Assessments within APAC corporate facilities from 2012 to 2022 advising on mitigation measures to ensure resilience against crime and terrorism.
- Developed a Regional Security Command Centre for FedEx in 2022 and supervised several teams of security analysts to perform travel security and Investigations Support within APAC.
- Executed multiple executive protection operations to protect C-suite management during high profile visits from 2013 to 2022.
Certification
- Reid Technique of Interviewing & Interrogation (Advanced)
- Intermediate Investigation Officer, CID, Singapore Police Force
- Scene of Crime Officer, CID, Singapore Police Force
- Certified Counter Terrorism Practitioner (CCTP)
- Protective Security Installations Course (PSIC), Ministry of Home Affairs
- Digital Transformation and Change Management, Boston Consulting Group
- Fire Safety Manager, Singapore Civil Defence Force
- Close Protection Operator Course, Singapore Armed Forces
Affiliations
- ASIS International Member
- ISC2 (Cyber Security association) Member
Skills And Experience
- Investigations (Ethics violations, Contract mismanagement, Theft, Workplace Violence, Due diligence, safety incidents)
- Risk Assessments and Security Audits
- Facility Security Projects
- Security Training
- Executive Protection
- Travel Security
- People Management
- SOC Management
- Security Consultancy
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Malay
Intermediate (B1)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Security Consultant
Meinhardt Group
10.2022 - Current
Snr Security Specialist
Federal Express
10.2018 - 10.2022
Deputy Manager, Protective Security
Land Transport Authority
03.2016 - 10.2018
Regional Security Specialist
Applied Materials SEA Pte Ltd
02.2012 - 03.2016
Senior Investigations Officer
Ministry of Defence, Singapore
01.2002 - 01.2012
Diploma With Merit - Business Studies
Temasek Polytechnic
Bachelor’s Degree - Mass Communications
Edith Cowen University
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