AI & Cybersecurity Leader · 17+ Years

Ankur
Sen

Senior Tech Audit Manager at Expedia Group
AI Champion · Ex-Amazonian · CPISI · CEH · ISO 27001 LA · Azure · ITIL

17+
Years Experience
5
Industries
7+
Certifications
AI Champion
CPISI
ISO 27001 LA
CEH V7
Azure
ITIL
Who I Am

AI & Cybersecurity Leader
& Risk Strategist

I am a cybersecurity leader with over 16 years of experience in security, risk management, and governance across global enterprises. Currently serving as Senior Tech Audit Manager at Expedia Group, I lead corporate audit services with a focus on enterprise risk, internal audit, and AI-driven finance assurance.

Previously at Amazon for nearly five years, I led Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) for India — building and scaling a team responsible for the compliance and security posture of Amazon's vendor and partner ecosystem.

I am passionate about translating complex cybersecurity challenges into clear business insights, building high-performing security teams, and designing innovative solutions that enhance protection and privacy at scale.

Third-Party Risk Management
GRC Framework Design
IT Security Policy Development
IT Audits & Controls
Security Process Automation
Compliance & Risk Reporting
Executive Stakeholder Management
Team Building & Leadership

Industries Served

Healthcare BFSI Retail Travel & Hospitality Media Utilities E-commerce

Compliance Frameworks

SOX 404
ISO 27001
PCI-DSS
HIPAA
NIST
HiTrust
FedRamp
FINMA
SOC 1/2/3
GRC
Career Journey

16 Years of Impact

From consulting and architecture to global security leadership at world-class organisations.

2025Present
Expedia Group
Senior Tech Audit Manager — India Leader, Corporate Audit Services
20202025
Amazon
Tech Manager III, Third Party Risk Management
20172020
Prime Healthcare
Manager – GRC, Deputy Head
20152017
EY (Ernst & Young)
Manager — Security Advisory
20112015
Target Corporation
Associate Technical Architect, InfoSec
20102011
KPMG
Executive — Advisory
Credentials

Certifications & Recognition

A track record of continuous learning across cybersecurity, cloud, and governance domains.

🔐
CPISI
Certified Payment Industry Security Implementer
🛡️
CEH V7
Certified Ethical Hacker — EC-Council
☁️
Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified: AZ-900
📋
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Information Security Management Systems
⚙️
ITIL
IT Infrastructure Library — Service Management
🖥️
MCP — MCSE
Microsoft Certified Professional · World Record Holder
🏆

World Record Holder

Recognised as a World Record Holder in MCP–MCSE, reflecting exceptional achievement in Microsoft certification excellence.

Academic Background

Education

A strong foundation in IT Management and Information Systems from Symbiosis International University.

MBA — Systems (IT Management)
SCIT – Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology
BBA-IT — IT Management
SICSR – Symbiosis International University
Insights & Thinking

Latest Articles

Perspectives on world affairs, AI, cybersecurity, risk management, and the future of digital trust.

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Let's Connect

Get in Touch

Open to conversations on cybersecurity leadership, TPRM, advisory engagements, and speaking opportunities.

Open to Collaboration

Whether you're looking for a cybersecurity advisor, a speaker for your next event, or exploring executive opportunities — I'd love to hear from you.

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Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India