Kishor Kulkarni

About Kishor Kulkarni

With over 26+ years of industry experience in Information Technology across different Industry domains including BFSI, Retail, health, Travel and media. I have handled different Leadership roles & responsibilities especially in Cloud/Infra and Security domain. Very good understanding of CISO function,Security & Compliance, IT Procurement & budgeting and Managing IT Infrastructure.As a part of the Information Technology industry, I have witnessed dynamics of changes in Security domain and how Cybersecurity has become key function in shaping the digital transformation journey of any enterprise. I like to be part of discussion especially Security technology architecture, security innovation, the impact on decision-making, or the adoption of best practices that helps enterprises to improve overall Security Posture. I’m a passionate learner & believe in exploring new areas in security domain. True believer of Zero Trust Architecture concept and how it can help to reduce overall Security incidents.Hands on experience in software development with excellent understanding of end to end project management (discovery to successful delivery). I have managed complex and large software engagements involving cross functional and geographically distributed teams.A key player for organisation in terms of deciding long term strategy and direction and setting up and managing multi-location team.Excellent planner, Key strategist with sound track record of executing end to end project management of various medium, high value projects. Having worked as BU operational in charge, excellent knowledge of cost control and various operational parameters to manage and control unit within given budgets.Significant experience in Presales and Business Development, have worked on multiple proposals, deals and opportunities for both international as well as Indian customers Excellent communicator, people manager, mentor and motivator, have built successful teams from scratch by identifying, recruiting and grooming the key individualsBeing PMP certified professional and ASQ certified Six Sigma black belt have implemented project management and Quality management processes across different customer engagements.Recently completed ZScaler Technical Engineering and Sales professional certifications. I have completed course on Certified Chief Information Security Officer (E-CISO) from EC-Council.

Experience

1. Delivery Head-cybersecurity

   Persistent Systems

   Oct 2020 — Present

   I am driving digital strategy for our top customer in CyberSecurity Domain. My Team consists of Delivery manager/Architect in Identity and Access domain, Network Security, Data Security and overall Perimeter Security. True believer of Zero Trust Architecture.Responsible for executing multiple transformation projects in Cloud/ CyberSecurity space in Healthcare/Life Science, BFSI domain. I am involved and responsible for overall Stakeholder management, Budgeting, Forecasting and P&L Management. I am responsible for managing /improving overall balanced score card covering each pillar of our business starting with customer, employee, Internal processes, Organisational capacity.

Education

• WCE sangli

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

  1990 — 1994

• VRCE Nagpur

  Master's degree (M.Tech)

  1995 — 1997