Sudharshana Bharathi

Institutionalized seven audit categories: finance, IT, operations, projects, compliance, governance, customer insights, and AI, providing 360° oversight - multi region and countries. Driving the transformation of audit and risk at DAMAC through AI, machine learning, and governance-led innovation. Established AI Audit COE and 9+ agentic AI audit apps (finance, projects, procurement and IT domains) reducing audit cycle times across global operations Positioned Internal Audit as direct governance partner to Chairman and MD through trust-driven reporting Integrated anomaly detection to enhance continuous monitoring across finance, CRM, and ERP systems. Reduced approval bottlenecks and Chart of Authority breaches via automation and redesigned policies Pioneered agile, risk-based audit reviews across finance, IT-cyber, projects, operations, and compliance Partnered with AWS to implement copilots and democratize AI adoption within audit teams Skills: Audit Transformation, AI Anomaly Detection, Risk-Based Audits, Governance, Machine Learning, ESG Risk

Led audit transformation across a diversified conglomerate, embedding AI, data analytics, and governance excellence. Deployed analytics enabled frameworks that elevated risk management and fraud detection across group entities Engineered integrated risk and governance models that strengthened compliance in energy, logistics, and healthcare Modernized risk prevention by embedding advanced anomaly detection to mitigate exposures Advanced audit precision by adopting data-driven methodologies, enhancing early risk visibility and control Elevated resilience and operational effectiveness by implementing governance reforms across all business verticals Skills: Internal Audit, Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, AI in Audit, Governance Frameworks, Data Analytics

Directed risk consulting and internal audit advisory across energy and industrial sectors, pioneering AI-driven governance models. Designed and embedded AI governance and ethics frameworks, strengthening fairness, transparency, and oversight Built digital risk management platforms using ML anomaly detection, modernizing enterprise assurance models Established enterprise compliance frameworks, controls policies, and governance dashboards for C-suites Enhanced fraud risk resilience through tailored assessments, reducing financial vulnerabilities for clients Delivered executive training and thought leadership on predictive data analytics through KPMG Academy Skills: Risk Advisory, AI Governance, Compliance Frameworks, Fraud Risk Assessment, Data Analytics, Corporate Governance

Established comprehensive anti-fraud and risk frameworks, significantly strengthening organizational defenses Directed risk-based audits across EPC megaprojects, drilling, operations, ERP, cybersecurity, and petro-economics Championed continuous auditing, enabling real-time anomaly detection and proactive mitigation of emerging risks Enhanced strategic transparency through direct reporting and advisory to CEOs and audit committees Awarded Outstanding Performer of the Year, recognized in the top 5% of Chief Internal Auditors - ADNOC Group. Skills: Anti-Fraud Frameworks, Risk-Based Audits, Continuous Auditing, Cybersecurity Review, ERP Audit, Drilling & Operations Risk

Led internal audit transformation at one of the world’s largest onshore operations (40 rigs, 1.5M boepd), reporting directly to CEO and Board Audit Committee with JV partners including Shell, Exxon, TOTAL, BP, and Partex. Established comprehensive anti-fraud and risk frameworks, significantly strengthening organizational defenses Directed risk-based audits across EPC megaprojects, drilling, operations, ERP, cybersecurity, and petro-economics Championed continuous auditing, enabling real-time anomaly detection and proactive mitigation of emerging risks Enhanced strategic transparency through direct reporting and advisory to CEOs and audit committees Awarded Outstanding Performer of the Year, recognized in the top 5% of staff. Skills: Anti-Fraud Frameworks, Risk-Based Audits, Continuous Auditing, Cybersecurity Review, ERP Audit, Drilling & Operations Risk

Drilling Budgets, AFE control, Technical Interface between Drilling and Finance JV accounting and Cash Calls: Optimization of Drilling Cost Budget and cost reduction of Drilling budget. Risk and Business Solutions at Ernst & Young: Oil and Gas Knowledge Champion, Risk Management, Entry Strategy, Cost Recovery Audits, Business Process Re-Engineering, Anti-fraud, SAP, Audit Manuals & SoX Manager Risk and Compliance at KPMG (Account Manager for ADNOC group for Enterprise Risk Assessment, Business Process Re-Engineering, Cost Control, developing Policies and Procedures and Complex Internal Audits). Seconded Manager to ADNOC.

Machine learning, data science, deep learning, natural language processing and business intelligence

Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in ESG Risk Management and Sustainability Reporting.