Manika Pandey
Affligem
Summary
Experienced IT & Security professional with a strong track record in managing ICT risk, regulatory compliance, and critical systems. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, incident response, and implementing robust frameworks to support business continuity and regulatory standards. Known for adaptability, strong organizational skills, and delivering results in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Security & IT Specialist
Lloyd’s Europe
01.2024 - Current
- Drafted and implemented Digital Operational Resilience Framework and ICT Risk Management Framework, ensuring alignment with DORA regulation and Lloyd’s Europe governance standards.
- Collaborated with Risk, Compliance, Procurement, and Office Management teams to embed DORA Requirements into daily processes.
- Coordinated resilience testing activities, including Cyber Tabletop Exercises, Major Incident Management Simulations, Penetration Testing, Red Team Testing, and Disaster Recovery Plans.
- Participated in fulfilling regulatory requirements such as NBB IT Inspection and Physical Security Questionnaire.
R&D Intern - Cybersecurity and AI/ML
Keysight Technologies
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Analysed AI/ML models involved in 5G to avoid adversarial attacks.
- Researched and performed threat modelling of the Anomaly Detection use case developed by the ORAN software community.
- Developed adversarial attack scenario to check the robustness of the AI/ML model used in anomaly detection xApp in 5G.
- Distilled knowledge from research papers and effectively conveyed the information to the team through presentations, working papers, and collaboration tool (Confluence).
Process Team Lead
HCL Technologies Ltd.
03.2016 - 08.2022
- Led and supported a team of 30 engineers, ensuring timely resolutions to technical challenges.
- Facilitated communication between technical teams and users, simplifying complex technical details for a non-technical audience.
- Developed and maintained project documentation, including technical specifications, implementation plans, and test plans.
- Proactive approach towards issue identification, tracking of root cause and issue resolution.
Education
Advanced Master of Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity
KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium09.2023
Bachelor's of Technology - Computer Science And Mathematics
Shiv Nadar University
India06.2015
Skills
- Team coordination
- Effective communication
- Information security
- Knowledge of data privacy regulations
- Cybersecurity Legislation & Framework
Awards
- HCL’s Achiever League Award (03/2018 - 06/2022)- Extraordinary performance for four consecutive years,
- HCLTech Leadership Award (10/2019) -Awarded for demonstrating exceptional leadership skills.,
- Science Award (04/2011 - 03/2012) Science and Development Authority, Uttar Pradesh- Received recognition and prize money from state government for scoring highest marks in Mathematics in ISC 12th board examination.
Certification
PECB DORA Lead Manager Certification (Ongoing)
Timeline
Business Security & IT Specialist
Lloyd’s Europe
01.2024 - Current
R&D Intern - Cybersecurity and AI/ML
Keysight Technologies
06.2023 - 10.2023
Process Team Lead
HCL Technologies Ltd.
03.2016 - 08.2022
Advanced Master of Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity
KU Leuven
Bachelor's of Technology - Computer Science And Mathematics
Shiv Nadar University
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