Bharat is a highly accomplished Technology Risk leader with two decades of experience navigating the complex landscapes of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Privacy. I have partnered with three of the "Big Four" Australian banks, spearheading large-scale transformative projects and architecting robust technology risk mitigation strategies that demonstrably safeguard operations, enabling customer objectives. My approach blends deep industry expertise with incisive strategic thinking, consistently delivering tangible business value.
Currently at the forefront of CBA's adoption of cutting-edge technologies, I am instrumental in the implementation and governance of Machine Learning, Generative AI, and AI Agentic systems. My responsibilities encompass the identification of technology risks and evolving compliance requirements, coupled with the development and implementation of comprehensive guardrails.
Reshma has 25 years professional experience working in heavily regulated organisations, experience in banking and financial sector, and international experience working in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. I bring in-depth knowledge in Data & AI, security, and technology.
I am passionate about AI, Data Security, Cloud, Technology, Risk Management, Cyber Security, Fraud, Information Protection, Privacy and Data & AI Governance, Data Management, Data Regulations.
Knowledge of compliance standards - ISO42001, ISO 23894, ISO27001/27017/27018, ISO31000, NIST, PCI DSS, SOC, ISM, CPS220 (Risk Management), CPS234, CPG235 (Data Risk), CIO Attestations, HIPAA, IRAP.
I hold a Masters in Information Technology, have my GAICD, and I sit on 3 non profit boards and two advisory committees.