6 days ago
Guardrails and Growth: Inside the Compliance Automation Vision Transforming Enterprise IT
In today's complex regulatory environment, automation is no longer just about speed—it's about smart governance. For ServiceNow expert Saikrishna Tarakampet, compliance is not a hurdle to innovation but a powerful framework that can accelerate it. 'Guardrails are not walls; they're lanes that keep innovation focused and safe,' he says.
With over a decade of IT experience and certifications as both a ServiceNow Developer and Administrator, Tarakampet has led enterprise-scale integrations across platforms like Workday, Salesforce, and Kafka. His approach combines centralized governance, real-time monitoring, and AI-driven automation—all anchored by a solid CMDB foundation.
'In the early stages of my career, compliance was something teams worried about at the end,' he recalls. 'Today, it's embedded in the architecture from day one. Whether it's GDPR, HIPAA, or internal controls, proactive governance is the new standard.'
At the core of his strategy is 'Compliance by Design.' Rather than slowing teams down, Tarakampet focuses on building workflows where compliance is automated, visible, and contextual. 'We align ITIL practices with Agile delivery, so traceability and velocity coexist,' he explains. This philosophy, which he terms 'Guardrails and Growth,' has helped global clients transition from reactive risk management to continuous compliance.
A key enabler in this transformation is a well-maintained Configuration Management Database (CMDB) paired with the Common Service Data Model (CSDM). 'You can't enforce policy in a city without a map,' he says. 'CMDB gives you the context—what's critical, what's connected, and where the risks lie. From there, you can automate remediation, alerts, and even audit documentation.'
Tarakampet is also at the forefront of applying Generative AI in compliance. By integrating tools like Now Assist and Virtual Agent, he helps organizations predict policy violations, draft audit logs, and recommend remediation steps. 'AI helps you move smarter,' he notes, 'but it must be governed. Every AI-driven action must be logged, auditable, and policy-aligned.'
For Tarakampet, the endgame is clear: business value. 'Whether I'm automating a task or integrating systems, the focus is always on outcomes—faster resolution, stronger compliance, better user experience.'
His advice to enterprises starting this journey? 'You can't automate what you don't see. Start by cleaning your CMDB. Map your services. Then bake compliance into every workflow.'
Far from being a blocker, Tarakampet sees compliance as a trust-builder. 'Done right, it enables scale, safety, and sustainable growth.'
