Bharat is an experienced GRC professional with a career spanning 18 years in the Australian financial industry. Bharat has worked with 3 of the big 4 major Australian banks, supporting organisations in the Technology, Cyber, Privacy and Artificial Intelligence domains. As a Technology Risk Partner in Financial industries, Bharat has implemented industry best risk practices, and uplifted the organisation capability in achieving desired risk maturity. As a senior leader Bharat has implemented strategies to achieve compliance with PCI DSS, GDPR, CPS234, CPS230, ISO27001 and APRA undertakings.

Bharat is a Board Director and a certification trainer with ISACA Melboure chapter and provide pro-bono lecture on Information Security and Risk management certifications. As a frequent speaker and panellist at multiple industry-leading conferences, Bharat shares insights and expertise to industry publications, and engaging in community initiatives.