Jetendra Kindra

About Jetendra Kindra

AboutStrategic government advisor and public policy specialist with 12+ years of experience driving impact across India’s Startup, Cyber Security, MSME, maritime, defence, and sanitation sectors. Currently working at the intersection of government and private sector, enabling policy innovation, investment mobilization, and ecosystem development.At KPMG India, I’ve led/worked in flagship projects with the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, UP Defence Industrial Corridor, Swachh Bharat Mission, and State Startup Leadership Progeam, My work has contributed to the national level cyber security in India covering 80+ Ministries, Departnment and Apex offices including the higesht office of the nation i.e. PMO, Cr in MoUs, jobs, international partnerships and policy frameworks like the StartInUP policy, UP Aerospace & Defence Policy 2024, Ship building financial assistance scheme, National ship building mission and National Cyber and Information Securty via NIC which comes under MeityI specialize in:Government consulting and PMU strategyPublic-private partnershipsStartup and MSME ecosystem developmentStakeholder engagement and policy advocacyProgram management and investor relationsPreviously, I’ve worked with leading ecosystem enablers, VCs, and innovation platforms including Audi, IvyCamp, and IncubateHub—building strategic alliances and scaling startup programs. I have also worked with Auto Giants like Audi in the past and have attempted a startup as a founder. Open to roles in:Public Policy | Government Affairs | Strategy | Program Management | Startup Ecosystem | GPS Consulting | World Bank | ADB | MNC Innovation Programs| Microsoft | Google | Meta | Global firms | Digital Transformation For collaborations or consulting inquiries: j••••••••@gmail.com Views expressed are personal.

Experience

1. Engagement Manager

   KPMG India

   Sep 2021 — Present · IN

   Government Advisory | Strategy | Public Policy | PMU SpecialistStrategic advisor driving high-impact government projects across Cyber Security, Maritime, Defence, Sanitation, and Startups.Proven track record of working with ministries, state governments, and international partners to shape policy, mobilize investments, and deliver measurable outcomes. MEITY, GOI - Supports Cyber and Information Security Governance Division of NIC as PMU - monitoring Cyber Security of 80+ Ministries, Departments and Organisation including the apex and highest office of the Country. MoPSW, GoI – Maritime Strategy SpecialistProvided assistance for PMO ppt for India’s 10-year maritime funding plan; built a $XXB partnership withS Korea EXIM Bank for shipyard financing; facilitated infrastructure status for shipbuilding; coordinated multi-stakeholder engagements and resolved key industry issues. UPDIC, UPEIDA – Defence Corridor StrategistDrafted UP Aerospace & Defence Policy 2024; onboarded 20+ A&D investors; enabled ₹2800 Cr in MoUs and jobs; conceptualized UPITS 2024 arena (Best Stall Award); maintained investor databases and drove monthly reporting to GoUP leadership. SBM 2.0, MoHUA – IEC & Capacity Building ExpertCoordinated President’s Award event; improved client rankings in SS 2023; secured GFC 3-Star certification; built EU partnerships; led media campaigns and brand ambassador engagement; enabled 2 client extensions with ₹XX Cr+ revenue impact. StartInUP, Dept. of IT & Electronics, GoUP – Startup Ecosystem LeadManaged policy execution and SRF; advised senior IAS officers; led UP’s first international startup delegation to Dubai; co-launched virtual accelerator; enabled Cr Fund of Funds with SIDBI; partnered with AWS, Startup India, and ecosystem enablers. Skilled in stakeholder management, policy drafting, investor relations, and program execution. Passionate about enabling public-private partnerships through strategic governance.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  Management Development Program

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering