Tejas Shah Ultimate Decision-Maker

Senior Director - Information Security at Northern Trust

Current Job Duration: 2 yrs 10 mos (until March 2026)

HEADLINE:
Transformational Leadership | Cyber Security | Risk Management | AI Security | CISM | CRISC

PERSONAL SUMMARY:
• A people leader, critical thinker, and an effective decision maker
• Versatile, collaborative, impact-driven Information Technology executive with 27 years of experience on various roles including leadership, consulting, engineering, and architecture.
• Proven track record in delivering strategic and tactical Cyber security initiatives, IT solutions, cloud migration and digital transformation programs, and efficiency improvements.
• Experience across different industries and verticals in developing business aligned technology and cyber strategy, desired outcome, and solid operating model
• Effectively executed major risk reduction, technology modernization and end of life projects, cyber resiliency and system stability programs, and complex initiatives.
• Decisive, forward-thinking, and innovative – an achiever of exceptional rather than expected results.
• Highly competent in bringing stakeholders together and creating necessary program structure, workforce optimization, and processes.
• A change enabler who is very effective in removing obstacles during the execution of complex technology modernization programs
• Expertise in ensuring secure and cost-effective design, development, integration, implementation, testing, tools, and systems to support long-term business objectives.
• A servant leader who leverages true passion and an unwavering commitment to build and lead high-performing diverse IT teams.

Specialties:
Cyber Security, Risk Management, Technology Infrastructure, Cloud technologies, Reliability services, Identity Mangement, Unified Communications, Delivery Governance, Program Management, ROI Optimization, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Disaster Recovery, Vendor Management, Strategic Partnerships, Consensus-building Leadership.

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EDUCATION:
School: North Gujarat University
Degree: BS Electronis & Telecommunications, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Activities: None

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Headquarters: Greater Chicago Area, United States
Industry: Financial Services