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Gaurav Trehan

Auckland,AUK

Summary

A seasoned program manager with a strong background in cybersecurity, specializing in ISO 27001 implementation, Essential 8 maturity uplift, and information protection. Renowned for adeptly forging relationships at leadership levels and fostering cohesive teamwork among subordinates. Demonstrates exceptional skill in navigating intricate cybersecurity landscapes while aligning with organizational objectives. Particularly successful in management roles requiring rigor, drive, dedication, and a focus on delivering business outcomes through effective project management methodologies. Integrating agile and waterfall methodologies seamlessly, consistently driving success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cyber Security Programme Manager

Downer
08.2022 - Current

Responsible for overseeing the comprehensive enhancement of cybersecurity initiatives encompassing Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Information Protection, Network Security, Cloud Security, Risk Management, Compliance, Security Governance, and IoT Security

  • Successfully led attainment of ISO 27001 Certification
  • Orchestrated uplift of Essential 8 Maturity
  • Implemented robust Identity and Access Management solutions including OKTA implementation and Conditional Access Policies
  • Executed large-scale Service Accounts Remediation project involving 3500 accounts across 19 distinct Active Directories
  • Spearheaded implementation of Microsoft Purview across Downer Group to enhance Information Protection measures.

Information Technology Program Manager

Downer
08.2021 - 08.2022

Oversaw a diverse array of projects encompassing Operating Systems, applications, infrastructure, and hardware, dedicated to optimizing organizational efficiency

  • Successfully orchestrated upgrade from Windows 7, XP, and 8 to Windows 10 for 7000 users across Downer Group, ensuring seamless transition and enhanced user experience
  • Led successful upgrade of ArcGIS, enhancing spatial analysis capabilities and improving geographical data management across organization.

Information Technology Project Manager

Downer
09.2019 - 08.2021

Played a pivotal role in orchestrating IT projects with precision and expertise, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives

  • Led end-to-end Project Management for Microsoft 365 Migration, encompassing Exchange, Teams, and OneDrive, facilitating seamless transitions and enhanced collaboration
  • Directed implementation of Microsoft Defender ATP, enhancing cybersecurity measures and threat detection capabilities
  • Oversaw implementation of Microsoft ATP online (Exchange online protection), fortifying email security and safeguarding against cyber threats
  • Successfully implemented Microsoft Teams Meeting room solution, optimizing virtual collaboration and meeting efficiency within organization.

Project Coordinator

Auckland Council
04.2017 - 09.2019
  • Responsibilities included tracking and monitoring project timesheets, expenses, and procurement activities
  • Reconciliation of financials and invoices with SAP
  • Working with project manager on resource forecasting
  • Monitoring and maintaining risk/issue register, follow-up as required
  • Providing updates (variations, risks & issues, milestones, and status reports) as required by the project manager
  • Working with project team to understand and assist with tracking all work, tasks, and project assignments
  • Monitoring and modifying project schedules as required by project manager
  • Preparing and/or editing meeting minutes, presentations, and reports
  • Coordinating regular team and steering committee meetings
  • Scheduling project follow-up meetings as required
  • Project handover and closure reporting as per project methodology
  • Customer service and relationship management.

Desktop Support Analyst

Auckland Council
11.2013 - 04.2017
  • Provided Level 2 support and served as escalation point for IT issues
  • Logged and updated incidents on HP SM9, supporting over 9000 users and various devices
  • Ensured adherence to computer policies and security procedures
  • Offered Remote Access through Citrix for issue resolution
  • Conducted onsite support as needed
  • Troubleshot and repaired hardware and software issues
  • Liaised with customers, provided updates, and closed tickets efficiently
  • Resolved AD/Exchange issues and escalated incidents to 3rd party vendors
  • Contributed to IS Knowledge Base for incident resolution.

Project Manager

Realstew Connect Ltd
07.2011 - 11.2013
  • Responsible for providing overall direction and guidance to project teams, managing projects from initiation through to closure
  • Duties included serving as face and name of project, conducting project status meetings, creating, updating, and modifying spreadsheets used to track progress, assisting in preparation of reports, setting project budgets, acting as main point of contact for stakeholders, managing project timelines and budgets, conducting project meetings with all stakeholders, contributing to development of process improvements and best practices, proactively leading, coaching, and motivating project team members, providing post-implementation customer support to stakeholders, setting objectives for project team, managing risks and mitigating their impact on projects, creating project agendas, interfacing directly with clients to determine their wants and needs, communicating to senior managers status of specific projects, estimating labor costs for project.

Production Engineer

Lambda Eastern Telecommunication Ltd
08.2008 - 01.2010
  • Responsible for preparing and reviewing production schedules for products, analyzing material, equipment, and tools requirements according to production plan, preparing purchase orders for equipment and tools, analyzing production specifications, plant capacity, and mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, making workflow for each department according to lead time and manufacturing standards, providing guidance to production workers for qualitative performance and timely checking of workers' performance.

Education

Diploma of Project Management - Project Management

Southern Institute of Technology
Auckland, AUK
03.2016

National Diploma in Management -

International College of Auckland
Auckland, AUK
01.2011

Bachelor of Engineering -

Maharishi Dayanand University
India
01.2008

Skills

  • Cybersecurity Program Management
  • Risk Assessment and Management
  • Security Governance
  • Project and Program Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Team Leadership and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • ISO 27001 Implementation

Certification

  • Professional Scrum Master I (Issued by Scrum.org)
  • EXIN Agile Scrum Master (Issued by EXIN)
  • ICAgile Certified Professional Agile Project Management ICP-APM
  • ICAgile Certified Professional
  • Microsoft Project Professional (Issued by Ace Training Ltd)

Timeline

Cyber Security Programme Manager

Downer
08.2022 - Current

Information Technology Program Manager

Downer
08.2021 - 08.2022

Information Technology Project Manager

Downer
09.2019 - 08.2021

Project Coordinator

Auckland Council
04.2017 - 09.2019

Desktop Support Analyst

Auckland Council
11.2013 - 04.2017

Project Manager

Realstew Connect Ltd
07.2011 - 11.2013

Production Engineer

Lambda Eastern Telecommunication Ltd
08.2008 - 01.2010

Diploma of Project Management - Project Management

Southern Institute of Technology

National Diploma in Management -

International College of Auckland

Bachelor of Engineering -

Maharishi Dayanand University
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