• 30 years of BFSI industry experience in Nationalized Bank, Private Sector Bank, Multinational Bank and Startup Bank
• Professional qualifications : CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CeISB, CAIIB, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 27001:2005 Lead Auditor, ISO 22301 BCMS Lead Implementor
• Erstwhile member of IT Strategy Committee, IT Steering Committee, Information Security Council, Product Evaluation and Architecture Review Committee, Risk Management Committee, Enterprise and Operational Risk Management Committee
• Developed and implemented Technology Risk Management Framework, IS Audit Manual, IS Audit Policy, IT and IS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), IT Risk Policies, IT Risk Standards and Risk Registers
• Information Technology and Information Security audit and setup experience in Information Security Architecture and various domains like Core Banking, Credit Card, ATM, Mobile Banking, Email Management System, Data Centre-Business Continuity Centre, Security Operations Centers (SOC),VA/PT, Infrastructure Audit, Third Party Risk Management (Vendors)
• Conducted Information Systems & Security Architecture audit of Overseas Branches (Hong Kong, Shanghai & Colombo)

Mr. Rupesh Kumar Srivastava

Founder & CEO

• Bachelor of Arts from Lucknow University

• Ensures smooth coordination between teams.
• Maintains internal processes, policies and daily operations.
• Encourages a transparent and supportive work culture.
• Known for being dependable, detail-oriented and solution-focused.
• Supports strategic planning through consistent internal alignment.
• Fosters unity, clarity and accountability across the team.

Mrs. Nidhi Srivastava

Co-Founder & Head Internal Affairs

• Qualifications includes B.Sc. (Physics Honors), CISA, CISM, CRISC from ISACA & ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and implementor
• Has more than 45 years of experience on the Banking and Cyber Security and information Technology and Security Sector
• Has server State Bank of India for 30+ Years
• Has been Information Systems Audit head in Axis Bank between April 2005 and September 2010
• Has been Chief Information Security Officer in Axis Bank between September 2010 and September 2013
• Has featured among the Top-100 CISO across the country repeatedly from 2013 till 2019 from CISO Platform, Bangalore

Mr. Nabankur Sen

Advisor

• Qualification includes CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CIA, GDPR for Security Professionals Certificate, ISO 27001 LA, ITIL (Found.)
• Has more than 40 years of experience in the Banking, Information Systems Security and Information Systems Audit.

Worked at senior levels in banks in India and overseas:

• Chief Manager, Information Security Department, State Bank of India
• Asst Vice President, Information Systems Audit, Axis Bank
• Manager, IT Audit, Al Rajhi Bank
• Chief Internal Auditor of an overseas bank
• Conducted corporate training programs for CISSP and CISA for leading multinational organizations

Mr. Daniel Sunil Mahanty

Advisor

• Over 45 years of experience in IT and Information Security
• Worked for IIM Lucknow in the IT Department
• One of the founder members of Information Security Department of SBI
• Ex Member of Information Security Committee formed by IDRBT for Banks

Professional Qualifications

• Post Graduate in Economics and Statistics
• Certified from IIT Kanpur in Programming and DBMS
• Certifications: CISA, CISB, ISO:27001 LA, BS:25999 LA, CCNA
• Certified Independent Director

Domain Expertise

• Domain expertise in drafting IT and IS Policies and Procedures, Outsourcing Policies and Procedures

Mr. Naveen Shrivastva

Advisor

• 25+ years of comprehensive expertise in IT auditing, risk management, and regulatory compliance in the banking and financial services sector.

Professional Qualification

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), USA, 2016
• CAIIB – Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, October 2010

Educational Qualification

• M.Phil. (Computer Science)
• MCA (Master of Computer Applications)
• B.Sc. (Computer Science)

Areas of Expertise

• Expertise in internal controls assessment, technology risk evaluation, and banking IT systems, including core banking solutions, automation initiatives, and compliance audits.
• Well versed with Regulatory Compliance Audit and Mitigation.
• Proficient in SQL, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools to support audit accuracy and reporting.

Mr. P. Singaravelu

Whole Time Director

• 25 years’ experience in designing, implementing and auditing enterprise-wide Business Continuity Management Frameworks, aligned to industry Standards.
• Professional qualifications : ISO 22301: 2019, BCMS- Lead Auditor, 2022, Certified IT Disaster Risk Engineer, 2021.
• Certified Risk Professional: ISO 22301:2012, Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP): Disaster Recovery Institute International, New York, 2006
• Certified Information Systems Security Officer, 2023.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Accredited Professional from Fire and Security Association of India, 2023.
• Certificate Course in Disaster Management: MSME Technology Center, GOI, Oct 2018.
• Post Graduate Degree in Fire Protection and Safety: MIT, Pune, 2017
• MBA (Fire Protection and Safety Management): Jaipur National University, 2017
• Worked with global enterprises, exposure to world-class practices in Governance, Risk and Compliance in Business Continuity Management, IT Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Risk Management, Third Party Risk Management, Cyber Resilience, Operations Risk Management, Health and Safety
• Held Management level positions as General Manager, IBM – in Global Business Continuity Management role;
• Provided strategic direction for BCM, IT DR and Third-Party Risk Management Programs for Deutsche Bank, Barclays Bank and for Clients of KPMG, EY and IBM.
• Has conducted over 100 Crisis Simulation Exercises, over 500 Live IT Disaster Recovery Drills, over 800 BCM Drills across 3 Countries.

Mr. Rohit Verma

Head – Risk Advisory & Enterprise Resilience

• 30+ years of experience with State Bank of India, Axis Bank, and IndusInd Bank in Banking Operations, Credit Risk, IT/IS Audit, Third Party Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Gap Assessment.

Education

• B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics), Bangalore University

Certifications

• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), ISACA, USA
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), Institute of Internal Auditors, USA
• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information System Control), ISACA, USA
• CAIIB (Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers)

Professional Experience

• Head – IS Audit, IndusInd Bank, 2012 – 2025
• Head – IT / IS Audit, Axis Bank, 2010 – 2012
• Chief Manager – State Bank of India, Audit & Inspection, Credit Operations, Foreign Exchange, 1986 – 2009

Areas of Expertise

• Internal Audit & IT/IS Audit, IT Infrastructure & Applications Assessment, and Data Centre Assessment
• IT and IS Policy, Process, Framework Documentation
• Risk & Compliance Management
• Banking Operations including Retail, Credit, Trade Finance, and Remittances
• Credit & Operational Risk Management
• Third Party Risk Management
• Regulatory Guidelines Compliance Assessment
• Regulatory Compliance Gap Assessment and Mitigation

Mr. Rajanikant Pathak

Head - Risk Advisory & ISMS