Senior Risk & Compliance Practitioner
AI, Cyber & Technology
A Senior Risk & Compliance Practitioner – AI, Cyber & Technology manages technology risks, ensures regulatory compliance, strengthens cyber security, and guides responsible AI use.
18+
Year of Experience
Harshit Chandel, CISSP
For nearly two decades, I’ve helped organizations build and run risk and cybersecurity programs, and today I extend that expertise to AI, enabling secure adoption and scaling of new technologies.
My approach blends hands-on control design through implementation to executive reporting, delivering both operational effectiveness and decision-ready insights for leaders.
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Proven Track Record
Portfolio Management
Directed multimillion-dollar risk programs to strengthen resilience and value.
Vendor Risk Management
Transformed vendor oversight into seamless, regulator-ready governance
AI Risk Management
Built practical AI risk programs aligned with evolving regulations.
Technology Governance
Establishing clear governance to align technology with business goals.
Partner with a seasoned practitioner with nearly two decades in Governance
Risk & Compliance—enabling secure AI adoption, managing emerging risks, ensuring regulatory readiness, and strengthening organizational resilience.
Comprehensive Services
Risk Program Management
- Develop and implement standards-aligned programs (ISO 27001, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001)
- Expertise in Project, Vendor, and AI risk management frameworks
- Deliver insightful dashboards and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for effective reporting
Compliance & Assurance
- Achieve and maintain audit-ready compliance posture
- Navigate complex regulations: OSFI B-10/13, PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, EU AI Act, HIPAA, FedRAMP
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and ensure continuous assurance
GRC Technology Enablement
- Optimize and leverage GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Archer)
- Implement efficient and robust data management strategies
- Automate workflows and reporting for enhanced operational efficiency
AI Risk Management
- Provide authoritative CISO representation for external engagements
- Oversee comprehensive Cybersecurity Program Management
- Offer strategic board reporting and expert interim CISO guidance
Why Choose This Partnership
01
Efficient
I design right-sized controls that significantly cut audit preparation time and eliminate wasted effort, streamlining your compliance processes.
02
Clear
I turn complex risk scenarios into simple choices and trade-offs that executives can act on with complete confidence and clarity.
03
Practical
I balance strict compliance requirements with operational speed, ensuring your programs move forward decisively instead of stalling in bureaucracy.
04
Collaborative
I work alongside your existing teams and leave behind lasting organizational capability and knowledge, not dependency on external consultants.