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Dinesh Kumar Shrimali

Chief Information Security Officer and Data Protection Officer

Tata Steel•Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

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Experience26+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I have a distinguished career in the field of Information Technology and am an accomplished professional. With more than two decades of experience, I have amassed a wealth of knowledge in advancing strategic security initiatives and mitigating complex cyber risks. A track record of successfully aligning cybersecurity strategies with business objectives, allowing organizations to confidently navigate an ever-changing threat landscape. I have witnessed the evolution of my profession, most notably the rapid rise of digitization and the central role that cybersecurity plays in shaping the future of economies across the globe. I contribute a strategic perspective and the ability to generate results through effective planning and execution. Throughout my tenure, I have led the design and implementation of enterprise-wide security programmes while holding key positions. My experience includes information security, risk management, compliance, and data privacy, among others. The best method, in my opinion, to assist individuals and businesses in enhancing their security posture is to provide them with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions and implement effective solutions. I look forward to the expanding cybersecurity market and my continued dedication to ensuring everyone and every organization has a safe and secure online future.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Tata SteelCurrent
    Mar 2024–Present· 2 yrs 7 mos
    • Group Chief Information Security Officer and Data Protection OfficerCurrent
      Mar 2024–Present
  • 2017–Apr 2024· 7 yrs 3 mos
    • Director, Global Cyber Security
      Jul 2023–Apr 2024
    • Global Head - GRC
      2017–Jun 2023
  • Nov 2015–2017· 1 yr 2 mos
    • Chief Information Security Officer
      Nov 2015–2017
  • Jun 2011–Nov 2015· 4 yrs 5 mos
    • Senior Manager, Information Security
      Jun 2011–Nov 2015
  • Feb 2007–Jun 2011· 4 yrs 4 mos
    • Analyst, Security
      Feb 2007–Jun 2011
  • Aug 2005–Feb 2007· 1 yr 6 mos
    • Database Administrator
      Aug 2005–Feb 2007
  • May 2003–Jul 2005· 2 yrs 2 mos
    • Software Engineer
      May 2003–Jul 2005
  • Jun 2000–Jul 2001· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Trainee Engineer
      Jun 2000–Jul 2001

Education

Master of Engineering - MEng

Electronics & Telecommunications

Jadavpur University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE

Electronics and Telecommunications

Bharathidasan University

Higher Secondary

Science

Don Bosco High School - India

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Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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IT AuditProcess EngineeringProject ManagementCISAInformation SecurityEngineeringInformation Security GovernanceInformation Security StandardsIT Service ManagementProject PlanningInformation TechnologyISOVendor ManagementManagementInformation Security AwarenessSecurityInformation Security ManagementISO 27001Information ManagementIT Strategy