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Hi, I’m
Gopal Baliga
Information Security Specialist
Ølstykke
Summary
Cybersecurity & GRC guy who thinks in risk registers, speaks business language and is passionate about technology. Battle-tested in external audits (kept ISO 27001 certificates intact) and equally comfortable working in technical domain. This unique blend of knowledge lets me translate a complex technical solution to c-suite without "losing them".
Overview
13
years of professional experience
5
Certifications
Work History
Deloitte
Information Security Specialist
05.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Led security workstreams for Nordic departments, deploying enterprise DLP/ Insider‑Threat programmes
- SME in rolling out Web‑Protection controls (ports 443/80) that reduced malicious outbound traffic
- SME in implementation of XDR policies (ASR, NGAV, vulnerability management) achieving strategic objectives of Zero-Trust
- Provided inputs to risk register; facilitated quarterly risk‑treatment reviews and presented KPIs to executive leadership.
- Represented Security in CAB
- Directed third‑party/vendor risk assessments for our suppliers
- Embedded secure‑SDLC checkpoints (Auth/Authz/RBAC etc)
- Piloted trustworthy‑AI assessment process, mapping use‑case with risks
- Co-ordination with senior leadership (Privacy, confidentiality,Risk leaders, Asset owners)
EVERYONEPRINT (merged Into Y Soft)
Lead ISO 27001 Implementer
01.2019 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Built and operationalized ISMS; steered internal audit programme and passed external certification audit with zero major findings
- Interviewed CTO and process owners to align context, objectives and risk appetite; delivered risk‑treatment plan approved by board.
- Developed phishing‑simulation and awareness training
TDC
ITIL Framework Consultant
01.2016 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Optimised service catalogue, incident, change and problem processes, automating KPIs in Power BI
- Lead Change Advisory Board
- Analyzed recurrent incident patterns, producing RCA reports using "5 why" process
Tata Consultancy Service
ITIL Consultant
04.2012 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Delivered ITSM process‑improvement projects for telecom client, accelerating time‑to‑market for new services
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
Education
VTUIndia
Bachelor of Science from Mechanical
04.2001
Skills
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Risk Register & Treatment / Exception Management
Web Protection & Content Filtering
Vendor/Third‑Party Risk Analysis
Secure SDLC & Architecture Review
Privacy Coordination
Trustworthy / Responsible AI
Certification
CISSP
Interests
Chess - Bullet chess
Badminton
Podcasts
Timeline
SABSA Architect
04-2025
CISSP
02-2025
Azure AZ500
10-2024
Information Security Specialist
Deloitte
05.2020 - Current
Lead ISO 27001 Implementer
EVERYONEPRINT (merged Into Y Soft)
01.2019 - 04.2020
AWS Foundation
07-2018
Scrum Master
07-2017
ITIL Framework Consultant
TDC
01.2016 - 12.2018
ITIL Consultant
Tata Consultancy Service
04.2012 - 12.2015
VTU
Bachelor of Science from Mechanical
04.2001