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Pardhu Kollu

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Results-driven cybersecurity and data governance professional with over 4 years of diverse experience — including 2+ years at PwC and 2 years leading entrepreneurial ventures. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage high-stakes privacy and compliance projects, and build stakeholder trust across enterprise and government environments. Adept at driving privacy regulation compliance, coordinating audits, and delivering outcomes under pressure. Actively seeking a cybersecurity-focused mid-senior role where strategic execution and governance expertise are valued.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Senior Analyst

PwC Australia
07.2021 - 11.2023
  • Conducted privacy assessments aligned with the Australian Privacy Act, identifying compliance gaps and creating clause-based remediation plans.
  • Interviewed internal teams to evaluate software and app onboarding procedures, ensuring adherence to privacy best practices.
  • Delivered DCAM assessments for a state government client, conducting stakeholder interviews and creating maturity rating reports.
  • Led data discovery and classification initiatives for an insurance client during acquisition transition, organizing and securing sensitive employee and vendor data.
  • Translated technical findings into business recommendations, enhancing privacy posture and data handling policies.

Founder & Director – Brand & Operations

Independent / Self-Employed
04.2022 - Current
  • Built and scaled multiple event brands to six-figure revenue, leading South Australia's leading South Asian event brand.
  • Led 20+ team members across marketing, logistics, and technical functions, executing events with complex stakeholder requirements.
  • Managed vendor and client relationships, contracts, timelines, and on-site issue resolution under high-pressure scenarios.
  • Applied structured planning, compliance awareness, and communication to drive operations in alignment with risk-aware standards.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology - Cybersecurity And Networks

Monash University
Melbourne, VIC
07-2020

Skills

  • Cybersecurity & Data Protection
  • Privacy Impact Assessments (AU Privacy Act)
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • Data Governance & DCAM Assessments
  • Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management
  • Incident Response Coordination (non-technical)
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
  • Team Leadership & Coordination
  • Operational Planning & Strategic Delivery

Certification

  • DCAM Accreditation
  • Privacy & Data Protection Training (PwC Internal)
  • Azure Fundamentals, Power BI Training, Alteryx Fundamentals

References

Multiple References available on request.

Timeline

Founder & Director – Brand & Operations

Independent / Self-Employed
04.2022 - Current

Cybersecurity Senior Analyst

PwC Australia
07.2021 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Information Technology - Cybersecurity And Networks

Monash University

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