Consultant - BFSI
Director - Technology
Director - Software
Vice President – Operations
Consultant - IT and Networks
Consultant - Legal
Senior Manager – Legal
Manager - Regulatory Affairs
Assistant Manager - Data Protection & Privacy
Assistant Manager – Legal
Assistant Manager
Executive – Legal
Jyoti Sagar, a graduate in both Law and Economics from Delhi University, and a top up from Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania in ‘Mergers & Acquisition Programme’, is one of India’s top legal luminary. He founded two of India’s top law firms, Jyoti Sagar Associates (JSA) and K&S Partners who together have over 400 lawyers.
He has extensive experience in intellectual property, technology transfers, foreign investment and joint ventures, along with mergers & acquisitions. He has worked on several policy issues and has been associated with various committees of the Government of India and Chambers of Commerce.
He is currently serving as the Co-Chair – IPR Committee of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
S Chandrasekhar, in his 32 years of career, has a unique combination of experience in both Government and the Corporate sector. He played important roles in government and in leading private organisations; served initial 15 years as a bureaucrat in Government of India, including a stint in Singapore as a diplomat. Later, he worked for IT bigwigs like TCS, IBM and HCL. He was Principal Consultant to Ministry of External Affairs, GOI responsible for the rollout of India’s Passport Seva Project. He is deeply into Information Technology and dealt with it as a procurer in Govt of India, as an OEM (IBM), as a System Integrator (TCS) and as a Vertical Delivery Head (HCL). He was Group Director Government Affairs with Microsoft India for 9 + years until end 2021. His role involved interfacing with external and internal stakeholders driving technology and public policy related initiatives for Microsoft. He is currently MD & CEO of K&S Digiprotect Pvt Ltd. As an acknowledged expert on Technology Law and Policy, he represented the industry before Government on contentious and cutting-edge regulatory issues. A man of diverse talents, Sekhar speaks over 7 languages, has a Degree in Law, an Engineering Degree from Birla Institute of Technology, a PG Diploma in Cyber Law, a PG Diploma in Operations Management and an interpreter degree in Chinese. He is a Lead Auditor and Implementor- ISO-27001 (2022) and is qualified as a Lead Privacy Auditor (DSCI) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) by the International Institute of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Rakesh Maheshwari is a former Government Officer having worked for more than 35 years in Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and retired as Sr. Director and Group Coordinator, Cyber Law and data Governance. He had also been Group Co-ordinator Cyber Security and CERT-In in the Ministry. He is an Engineer in Electronics and Comm from Delhi College of Engg. He handled activities related to Information Technology (IT) Act, Cyber Security policies, Social media regulation, Personal data protection Bill, in various capacities including as Group Co-ordinator (GC) Cyber Law, GC Cyber Security, GC for CERT-In, GC for UIDAI and Designated Officer for section 69A of IT Act. He was closely associated with the drafting and implementation of various regulations governing India’s online space.
He has also been involved in the personal data protection Bill along with Sri Krishna Committee and have been involved in some of the JPC discussions after the bill was presented in the parliament in 2019 end. He has also worked on the latest DPDP draft Bill presently under discussion and likely to be introduced in the Parliament shortly. In his long stint of 28 years in STQC directorate, MeitY, he carried out various activities in related to Software Process Improvement (SW-CMM Trainer), quality Management (Certfied Quality Engineer and trainer), Information Security management (ISMS Lead Auditor and trainer), IT and IT enabled Service management and Process improvement relate activities. He has more than 1000 mandays of training and auditing experience. Was also involved in working with BIS on Privacy management Standard development.
Gurjot Singh consults as a CIO (Chief Information Officer), and as a Cyber forensics and InfoSec / Privacy specialist. He has over 25+ years of experience working in diverse industry sectors. Gurjot has also been an integral part of the brand protection campaigns for IT companies under the aegis of BSA / NASSCOM. He has a unique skillset with a blend of law and technology incorporating Cyber security, Cyber Forensics, and allied fields. Leveraging on this skillset, Gurjot consults on deployment of ICT infrastructure, Information security Privacy Framework and on technology related litigation. He is a Lead Auditor and Implementor- ISO-27001 (2022), besides being certified on ISO-22301 (Business Continuity Management).
Sunil Kumar Goel, IT Professional with 32+ years of experience with specialization in Data Privacy, Risk Assessment, Processes, and Digital Transformation. He has led strategic teams for Fintech and Banks for India as well as Internal clients with IBM and Tata Consultancy Services.
He is certified ISO27001:2022 Lead Assessor and Implementor. In addition, he is DSCI (Data Security Council of India) Certified Privacy Lead Assessor. He has also implemented ISO9001, ISO27001, and CMMI processes for several clients, as part of their outsourcing requirements.
He holds Post-Graduate M.Tech. degree from IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkie, and Diploma in International Business Management from University of Liverpool, UK.
Data Privacy and Security Professional with over 22 years experience in IT in the domains of e-Governance, Defence, Media & Broadcast, Fintech, ERP, Healthcare, and IT services. Has handled multiple assignments in areas of Data Privacy & Security, Project and Program Management, Delivery & Execution, Customer Relationship, Project Finance, and IT. This all-round experience gives him a unique advantage to conceptualise solutions from the Organisational and Customer perspective. He hold the following certifications: ISO 27001 LA & LI, DCPLA (DSCI Certified Lead Privacy Auditor), Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, OneTrust Certified Privacy, GRC & ESG Professional.
Manav Mahajan is a seasoned data security and privacy professional with a distinguished career spanning over seven years. Prior to joining K&S Digiprotect, he founded Disecto, an award-winning data security startup that showcased his visionary approach to protecting sensitive information. He helped organizations in the BFSI, healthcare, insurance and government sectors achieve their privacy goals by delivering them complete automated solutions.
Manav’s expertise extends to advanced privacy-enhancing technologies, including homomorphic encryption, differential privacy, and zero-knowledge proofs, and he has developed patented solutions in these areas. He earned his Master’s degree in Information Security from Eurecom, a leading tech school in France. His research has taken him to prestigious cybersecurity and AI centres worldwide, including DRDO, IIIT Delhi, University of Warwick (UK), and NTU (Singapore).
Nitin Jain currently working at K&S Digiprotect under the domain of data privacy and security. He’s certified as a Lead Implementor and Lead Auditor for ISO 27001:2022 Information security Management System and DSCI Certified Privacy Lead Assessor (DCPLA). Prior to joining K&S Digiprotect Services Pvt. Ltd., he worked as a Senior Assistant Director with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). He has more than 17 years of professional experience, he has worked across different organizations including a banking operations company, a multi-national business process outsourcing company, an education and training services company, a not-for-profit organisation working in the domain of Data Privacy, Security & Cyber Security.
Amar Singh specializes in information technology and works with computer systems, software, networks, and databases. He designs, develops, implements, and maintains IT solutions to meet the needs of organizations, businesses, and individuals.
As a highly skilled and experienced IT professional, he hold the prestigious ISO 27001 certification, which demonstrates his expertise in implementing and managing information security systems in accordance with international standards. Additionally, his extensive knowledge in networking fundamentals has been validated by the CCNA certification, while his proficiency in IT service management is showcased through the ITIL certification.
His expertise in Microsoft technologies and products is also highlighted by the MCSE, MCP, and MCSA certifications, which demonstrate his ability to design, implement, and maintain complex solutions using these platforms. With these certifications, he bring a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge to any IT role, enabling him to deliver effective solutions that optimize organizational performance and protect sensitive information.
Vidya Raja is a qualified lawyer with experience spanning the courtrooms and new-age digital businesses. She started her career as a junior in the chambers of Senior Advocate Mrs Nalini Chidambaram in the Madras High Court, where she assisted on matters across the spectrum from litigation, to civil, criminal and family law. Subsequently, she took a break from the courts to produce legal content at myLaw.net. Most recently, she was a senior correspondent at The Better India, where she penned thousands of stories of every-day heroes, changemakers and innovators from across India.
With K&S Digiprotect, Vidya stepping into a domain that spans both law and new-age digital businesses. As the legal boundaries around digital data get more defined, Vidya brings her legal knowledge, and commercial understanding to provide inputs to clients on navigating through the fast-changing digital data privacy landscape. She is also a certified Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor having cleared the ISO 270001:2022 certification program.
Nikita Bhagat a passionate first generation advocate and an experienced legal researcher with LLM in Criminal Law having 3+ years of experience in the field of law. She worked as a Legal Consultant & inhouse law officer for SHEOWS (NGO). Recently, she has also been certified as a Lead Implementor and Lead Auditor for ISO 27001:2022 Information security Management System and Privacy Lead Assessor by DSCI.
She is currently working as a Senior Manager-Legal in the organisation. She handles legal assignments which includes but are not limited to drafting of Privacy policy, Term of Use, Terms & Conditions, regulatory opinions which also includes reviewing of any legal documents like agreements, MOU’s etc., and conducts Privacy & Security Audits. She is responsible for maintaining client relations and assigning of roles and responsibilities within the team. Further, she works on the matters related to Tech Scam Fraud. She is very spontaneous and has an optimistic personality.
Aman Varma is an experienced tech-lawyer working as Manager – Regulatory Affairs, his work entails examining the efficacy of existing policies on data privacy and providing advisory on new policies, regulations and legislations surrounding privacy law and tech-law. His area of work spans across helping data fiduciaries with data privacy compliances to handling regulatory affairs under telecom, media, and technology law areas.
Experienced as a litigating professional with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry with 3 plus years of experience as a legal practitioner. Practiced in civil, criminal, family law matters and appeared in District Courts and the Hon’ble Patna High Court. An alumnus of Christ University, Bangalore, he has publications in arbitration law and intellectual property law and has been an avid debater in college.
Enrolled as an Advocate with Karnataka State Bar Council.
Adhita Razdan is a highly motivated and results-driven professional with a keen interest in data privacy and information security. Currently working as an Assistant Manager – Research, she focuses on researching privacy-enhancing technologies and providing valuable support to project management within the organization. Her role also includes facilitating effective communication and coordination among cross-functional teams. She diligently ensures that project deliverables undergo thorough reviews and aligns seamlessly with the project’s overarching objectives. She has experience in conducting privacy assessments and ensuring adherence to GDPR compliance.,
She is a certified Privacy Lead Assessor by DSCI. Furthermore, she recently attained her MBA from IILM University, Gurgaon, which adds an extra layer of strategic insight to her skill set.
Milind Yadav is a tech lawyer handling legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs for the government and companies. He comes with vast academic experience in the field of data privacy and protection.
An alumnus of O.P. Jindal Global University, Milind has interned with several top-tier law firms, including Khaitan & Co., Ikigai Law, and Saraf and Partners. He has over 12 publications in the field of tech-law at reputed national platforms. He has extensively studied data privacy and protection with ‘outstanding’ academic record. He has several certifications in data privacy, AI, Blockchain, etc. Apart from this, he is a stellar debater and is also trained in commercial contract drafting.
Mohit Kumar is a Tech lawyer working in the domain of data privacy and protection. An alumnus of Symbiosis International University, he has interned with several top-tier law firms including Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co. etc and has published his works on Data protection, competition law, Intellectual Property Rights, Corporate laws in reputed international academic journals. He has several certifications in data privacy including one Trust privacy professional, One Trust GRC Professional, Scytale Certified Master SOC 2 Implementer, PrivacyOps Certified and PIA & DPIA automation expert.
Currently, working as an Assistant Manager- Legal, he focuses on examining the existing data privacy policies and providing advisory on current data protection laws and regulations across different jurisdictions.
Rishiraj Saha is an Executive-Legal and aspiring Technology and Data Privacy Lawyer with a strong academic background and extensive internship experience at top law firms. His internships at Khaitan & Co., Trilegal, Fox & Mandal, and with prominent advocates have equipped him with valuable insights in various legal domains, including data privacy, dispute resolution, and real estate. He secured the 2nd Position in the Client-Counselling Competition, 2023 organized by National Law University, Odisha, showcasing his proficiency in legal analysis and client communication. Rishiraj’s dedication to staying updated with international data protection standards is evident from his participation in workshops like “Mapping Data Protection Expectations: A Glimpse of the EU GDPR and India’s Data Protection Framework” under the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
