
Raj Patel
Professional Summary Results-oriented security strategist with over 28 years of experience in leading and managing large-scale complex Digital Transformation... | United Kingdom
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Raj Patel’s Expertise Professional Summary Results-oriented security strategist with over 28 years of experience in leading and managing large-scale complex Digital Transformation and AI initiatives. Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions and managing large cross-functional teams to achieve transformative results. Adept at bridging technology and business needs, driving successful program execution, and fostering collaboration for sustainable growth. Expertise in delivering effective Cyber Security transformations as a vCISO and BISO, driving strategic alignment, and reducing business risks, combining pragmatic strategy development with execution for optimal outcomes. Experienced in various disciplines including Transformation Program leadership, Risk, Governance, Compliance, and Security Architecture. My key strengths and passions are taking the end-to-end view, to align Cyber to the business strategic objectives, and risk appetite. Thinking strategically and acting tactically, deconstructing complex issues, and articulating them in simplified language. implanting security systemically into the fabric of the business. and measuring its success, bringing agile work practices to build momentum. Recognised for facilitating change in initiatives like "Cloud First" and digital transformation, with a track record of success in industries including Banking, Fintech, Pharma, Telecoms, and Media. Transformed Critical National Infrastructure Security: Spearheaded security strategy and transformation initiatives for Smart DCC, reducing business risk through seamless integration of Azure, GCP, Sentinel, Qualys, and other critical tools and applications. Achieved Seamless Cloud-First Operational Risk Platform: Led a specialist team at HSBC, providing third-line defence and driving the design and architecture assurance for a Cloud-First operational risk platform. My expertise ensured the successful implementation of a resilient system, securing HSBC's infrastructure and achieving operational excellence. Championed Innovative AI-driven Solutions: As the Digital and AI Program Lead with Accenture clients, conceptualised and executed AI-driven initiatives, cutting customer query resolution time by 34% through predictive analytics and natural language processing. Guided a cross-functional team of 20+ members, resulting in transformative improvements to customer service and operational efficiency.
Raj Patel’s Current Industry Accenture
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Patel’s Prior Industry
Prime Computers
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Bacs Banking Clearing Services
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European University Institute
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Citibank
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London School Of Economics
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Lbi
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Hmg Home Office Sc Security Cleared
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Vodafone Global
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Ibm
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Nbcuniversal Media
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Infosec Expertise At Smart Dcc
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Hsbc
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Accenture
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Work Experience

Accenture
Senior Consulting Manager
Sun Oct 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Accenture
Head of Security Digital Transformation Architecture, Consulting
Sun Jan 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed May 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Accenture
Security Consultant - (Head of Security Architecture and Consulting @ Three UK)
Thu Jul 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jan 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Hsbc
Global Resilience Risk | Specialist Team - Operational strategy and Resilience Risk
Mon Mar 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Jul 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Infosec Expertise At Smart Dcc
BISO
Mon Jul 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Mar 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Nbcuniversal Media
BISO
Fri Sep 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Aug 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ibm
Senior Information Security Managing Consultant - IBM's UKI Security Team - Financial Services
Fri Aug 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Sep 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Vodafone Global
Governance, Risk, Security Director - (Application Services Group)
Sat Feb 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Aug 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Hmg Home Office Sc Security Cleared
Information Security and Risk Manager (SC Cleared)
Tue May 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Feb 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lbi
Senior ICT Security Architect Manager
Thu Feb 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Apr 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lbi
Technical Infrastructure Manager
Sat Mar 01 2003 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Feb 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
London School Of Economics
Network Services Manager
Sun Mar 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Feb 01 2003 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Citibank
ICT Infrastructure and Operations at Citi Bank
Fri Sep 01 1995 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Mar 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
European University Institute
Systems and Network Consultant
Wed Jan 01 1992 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Sep 01 1995 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bacs Banking Clearing Services
Network Technician
Sun Feb 01 1987 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Jan 01 1992 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Prime Computers
Graduate Trainee, Application Programmer
Sun Sep 01 1985 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Jan 01 1987 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)