Param Swarna

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About Param Swarna

I am a seasoned IT executive with over 20 years of experience in global enterprise architecture, cybersecurity strategy, and large-scale SAP transformations across the automotive, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for building secure, scalable IT ecosystems, as well as for creating data governance frameworks and architecture governance programs, I have a verifiable history of directly contributing to organizational performance, risk reduction, and business alignment. Professional focal points include architecture review board leadership, cybersecurity lifecycle management, GRC alignment, intelligent automation, SAP rollouts, and the harmonization of IT portfolio/systems/applications. Currently, I am the Senior IT Manager for IT Security & Enterprise Architecture at Mercedes-Benz USA. Under my leadership, I transformed a fragmented IT security environment across the NAFTA region by resolving high-impact audit issues, implementing a regional target architecture, and standing up a cross-functional Architecture Review Board. I also led security hardening for hundreds of business-critical applications and created standardized practices for architectural compliance and governance. In addition, I collaborate with executives, IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure our architecture strategy supports both business innovation and regulatory integrity. Colleagues describe me as a forward-thinking, reliable, and strategic IT leader who can be counted on to deliver secure and scalable solutions that meet business demands while reducing risk and complexity. I am always open to reconnecting with former colleagues, partners, and like-minded professionals in the enterprise IT, architecture, and cybersecurity space. Feel free to reach out through this profile to connect.