Nishit Shah

Principal, Cybersecurity Strategy & Intelligence | Ex-Citi VP | AI Analytics Leader
Metuchen, US.

About

Highly accomplished Principal with over 22 years of experience transforming complex data ecosystems into actionable intelligence for C-suite decision-making in cybersecurity and risk governance. Expertly bridges technical data (Python, Tableau, Qlik) with strategic frameworks, driving automation and transparency to enhance organizational risk posture. Passionate about AI Leadership, Cyber Governance, and advanced analytics to deliver measurable impact.

Work

Verizon
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Principal

Basking Ridge, New Jersey, US

Summary

Spearheaded the innovative "Strategic Lenses" initiative, synthesizing 497 raw security metrics into a unified Business Intelligence (BI) framework to empower executive leadership with a clear view of security posture.

Highlights

Architected robust data solutions using SQL and Python to modernize legacy workflows, automating repetitive tasks and developing detail-oriented scripts to ensure 100% accuracy in anomaly detection, reducing manual reporting hours by 60% monthly.

Designed interactive performance dashboards in Tableau, translating complex security datasets into actionable insights that enabled C-suite executives to make proactive, risk-based decisions.

Engineered the "Cyber Gig" centralized web portal, unifying internal application processes and recovering ~50 hours of annual productivity while streamlining workflows and reducing administrative friction.

Developed a training data framework that aggregated disparate learning paths, enabling the organization to identify workforce-related KPIs and eliminating ~100 hours of annual manual labor through future-state modeling.

Citi
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VP – Data & Risk Reporting Leader, BI & Data Governance | Executive Risk Reporting

Jersey City, New Jersey, US

Summary

Led a 16-person team through a period of organizational growth, defining the technical vision and overseeing the development of a global data infrastructure supporting 10,000+ users and enhancing operational visibility.

Highlights

Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders and cyber control functions to implement rigorous monitoring and governance for 3,000+ dashboards, driving continuous improvement in audit readiness across 60+ Qlik servers.

Leveraged expert communication skills to translate complex analytical findings into data storytelling solutions, guiding senior leadership on regulatory decisions, finance allocations, and risk strategies across Markets Security Services.

Designed and managed advanced performance scorecards to assess employee output against cybersecurity governance objectives, collaborating with leadership to evolve business strategy based on real-time metrics and trading mandate compliance.

Enhanced existing reporting infrastructure using QlikView Nprinting and custom automation, streamlining business oversight functions to provide real-time executive visibility into key cyber controls and operational risks.

Norgate Technology
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Application Programmer Expert (Client: Citi)

Jersey City, New Jersey, US

Summary

Provided application programming expertise to Citi, focusing on developing and managing advanced analytics solutions for cybersecurity governance and risk reduction.

Highlights

Designed and managed advanced analytics scorecards to assess employee performance, aligning with cybersecurity governance objectives.

Created data storytelling solutions to identify trends and reduce operational risks across the Markets Security Services business.

Implemented KPI tracking aligned with business risk thresholds, collaborating with leadership to evolve strategy based on performance metrics.

Norgate Technology
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Application Programmer Senior (Client: Citi)

Jersey City, New Jersey, US

Summary

Developed and enhanced automated reporting infrastructure to provide real-time executive visibility into trading mandate compliance and cyber controls.

Highlights

Developed automated governance reports using QlikView Nprinting, enabling real-time executive visibility into trading mandate compliance.

Enhanced existing reporting infrastructure, streamlining reporting for key cyber controls and business oversight functions.

MultiPlan
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Senior Programmer Analyst

Not Specified, Not Specified, US

Summary

Analyzed, designed, and implemented complex software solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability for critical business applications.

Highlights

Contributed to the development and maintenance of core enterprise applications, enhancing system efficiency and user experience.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver robust programming solutions.

Performed rigorous testing and debugging to ensure software quality and adherence to technical specifications.

Tata Consultancy Services
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I.T. Analyst

New York City Metropolitan Area, New York, US

Summary

Provided critical IT support and analytical services, ensuring operational continuity and optimizing system performance for clients.

Highlights

Analyzed system requirements and designed effective IT solutions to meet business objectives.

Managed and resolved complex technical issues, minimizing downtime and improving user satisfaction.

Collaborated with project teams to implement new systems and upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions and data integrity.

Nucsoft
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Systems Engineer

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Managed and maintained critical IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability for organizational operations.

Highlights

Configured and maintained server hardware and software, ensuring high availability and performance.

Provided technical support and troubleshooting for system-related issues, resolving problems efficiently.

Implemented system upgrades and patches, contributing to enhanced security and functionality.

Education

Jack Welch Management Institute
Not Specified, Not Specified, United States of America

Master's Degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Courses

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Leadership Concentration

Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology
Not Specified, Not Specified, India

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

Computer Engineering

Certificates

Creating Interactive Dashboards in Tableau 10

Issued By

Tableau / Learning Platform

Tableau Essential Training

Issued By

Tableau / Learning Platform

Tableau 10: Mastering Calculations

Issued By

Tableau / Learning Platform

Advanced Tableau

Issued By

Tableau / Learning Platform

Telling Stories with Data

Issued By

Data Analytics Training Provider

Skills

Cybersecurity & Risk Governance

Cybersecurity Strategy, Risk Governance, Anomaly Detection, Audit Readiness, Cyber Controls, Threat Landscape, Security Metrics.

Data & Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence (BI) Frameworks, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Executive Reporting, Performance Scorecards, KPI Tracking, Data Storytelling, Data Fragmentation.

Programming & Automation

Python, SQL, Tableau Automation, QlikView Nprinting, Custom Automation, Legacy Workflow Modernization, Scripting, zipfile, smtplib, python-pptx.

Analytics & AI

AI Analytics, AI Leadership, Data Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Workforce Capabilities Modeling, Training Data Framework.

Leadership & Strategy

Executive Leadership, Strategic Vision, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Team Leadership (16-person team), Organizational Growth, Business Strategy Evolution.

Platform & Tools

Tableau, Qlik, Qlik Sense, QlikView, Cyber Gig Portal, BI Tools.