Kalpesh Parikh
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Electrical Engineering
UNSW
Certification
Project & Program Management
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelors
Electrical Engineering
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
UnitedHealth Group
Manager- Information Security (Information Security Officer)
* Partners with various cross functional teams to ensure
builds the architecture framework through a consistent set
of security principles, security standards.
* Conducted technical and functional proof of concept on new
security products and solutions
* Managed Symantec Vontu (Data Loss Prevention)
2010 : 2011
Robert Half International
Senior Information Security Consultant
* Developed and maintained high-level security design, investigation
plan that support tactical alignment of business and IT
* Conducted risk analysis for internal and external web sites
(Qualys guard, Nessus), network perimeter. Identified and
classified major risk elements, and suggested courses of action
* Managed PCI DSS 1.2 audit pre-assessments, health checks, gap
analysis and remedial planning to communicate status and
present to end-users as well as internal management
2009 : 2010
Blackhawk Network
Staff Information Security Manager
* Deployed and maintained Information Security technology solution
to improve and enhance corporation perimeter, core and internal
infrastructure.
* Worked with cross-functional management teams to ensure
enterprise-wide compliance with all legal and regulatory
requirements (Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPPA, Dept. of Commerce
Export Controls, etc.)
* Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) – Lead
incident response team efforts, perform root cause analysis and
impact assessment, implement eradication / remediation
solutions, create post mortem reports, and contribute to process
improvement.
2005 : 2009
Lam Research
Information Security Program Manager
2003 : 2004
VERITAS Software
Principal Consultant- Information Security
Skills
Cloud Computing, Computer Forensics, Consulting, Contract Negotiation, GLBA, HIPAA, Information Security, Information Technology, Integration, Leadership, Management, Networking, PCI DSS, Process Improvement, Security, Solution Architecture, Solution Design, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Management
About
Kalpesh is an experienced information security strategist with experience in healthcare, finance, semi-conductor and service sector. Skilled at negotiating between business and information security to find compatible solutions. Real world experience developing and deploying an information security program including security controls auditing and risk management. Strong background in supporting mission critical incident response teams and compliance (HIPAA, GLBA, PCI-DSS, Hi-tech, GLBA and GDPR).
SPECIALITIES:
• Information Security Strategy
• Risk Management
• Information Security Policies
• Security Awareness & Training
• Security Controls Assessments
• Incident Response Implementation and Training
• eDiscovery and Forensics Investigations
• Compliance Auditing / Monitoring
• GLBA, PCI DSS, SOX, ISO 2700x, and FISMA Compliance.
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