Akash G.

About Akash G.

Through years of experience, I’ve honed the ability to identify market gaps, build agile teams, and execute strategic plans that lead to sustainable growth. My entrepreneurial journey has been driven by a passion for innovation, continuous learning, and helping businesses unlock their true potential.What sets me apart is my ability to adapt and innovate across diverse industries—whether it’s creating a tech-enabled service in IT, navigating regulatory frameworks in the legal space, or delivering scalable solutions in the education sector. I approach each new venture with the same goal: to turn challenges into opportunities and create value for all stakeholders involved.In the IT services sector, I’ve helped companies enhance their digital infrastructure and optimize workflows, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. In the legal and edtech industries, I’ve guided startups through compliance challenges while implementing cutting-edge solutions to enhance learning experiences and legal processes. My work in the travel and food industries focuses on customer-centric innovation, while blockchain and application development efforts emphasize security, transparency, and user-friendly designs.From developing strategies that drive growth to building scalable technology platforms, I’m committed to helping businesses succeed in even the most complex environments. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded professionals and organizations ready to take their vision to the next level.

Experience

1. Senior Legal Counsel

   Trapigo

   Aug 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Legal professional with comprehensive experience in contract drafting & negotiation, regulatory compliance, companysecretarial practices, and litigation management. Adept at mitigating legal risks, ensuring statutory compliance, and supportingstrategic legal decisions. Proven track record of drafting high-value commercial contracts, managing corporate governanceresponsibilities, and coordinating with external counsels and regulatory bodies.Conducted a detailed analysis of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, identifying compliance obligationsspecific to digital office environments.• Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders (IT, Legal, Senior Management) to develop a strategic implementationroadmap aligning digital transformation with regulatory mandates.• Assessed existing IT infrastructure and business processes to recommend technological upgrades (cloud, encryption,cybersecurity) ensuring legal compliance and data security.• Designed and enforced data protection policies and governance controls, tailored to the needs of a hybrid digitalworkspace.• Supported vendor risk management by evaluating and negotiating data protection clauses in contracts, NDAs, and MoUswith third-party service providers.• Led risk assessments and feasibility studies, identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable mitigation plans.• Developed and facilitated training programs to build awareness around data protection responsibilities across departments.Core CompetenciesOrganizational Experience [Total- 2.9 Years]• Maintained regulatory readiness by tracking changes in privacy laws and serving as a liaison with regulatory authoritiesduring audits or inquiries.

Education

• Glocal University

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law

• Banaras Hindu University

  Law, Law