At Silicon Valley Bank, he supported Non-Financial risk management programs across the global markets with a focus on 1LOD Regulatory Affairs, risk transformation, Business & Product Risk and strategic remediation initiatives. He is an SME in Tech/Data/Cyber/Privacy/Business Continuity/Third-party Risks with notable stints in Risk Governance, Risk Reporting, Business Resiliency, Policies Oversight, Regulatory Change Mgmt., 1^st LOD Compliance, Performance management, IT Governance Framework, Strategic Planning, Intra Group Outsourcing etc. He has experience across the three Lines of Defense and typically collaborates with Legal, Compliance, Finance & HR.

He is a lifelong learner and active contributor to ABA, PRMIA, ISACA, RMA, GARP and Tie Silicon Valley. He is also passionate about ESG advocacy and currently educating himself on topics including climate risk, sustainable investing, ESG Frameworks & Disclosure (United Nations SDGs, GRI, SASB, ISSB, SFDR, TCFD, CDP and US SEC Climate Disclosure) etc.

He is a regular speaker at roundtables and conferences on topics such as board governance, risk, FinTech disruption and banking regulatory landscape. He is an angel investor focused on AI/ML, Fintech and Climate tech startups.

He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and College of Engineering Guindy (Anna University). He is a certified Board candidate on theBoardlist seeking and serving on Board positions for startups and non-profits.

He is an amateur vocalist and an adventure junkie. He has travelled to all corners of the little blue planet except Antarctica and hopes to create lifelong memories with his beautiful wife and daughter.

Ameya Khankar has accomplished remarkable feats, notably clinching renowned accolades such as the Indian Achiever’s Award and several other world renowned awards. He has been published in many renowned national and international publications where his thought leadership recommendations have been adopted across various critical infrastructure industries. Regarded as an authority in the cybersecurity field, Ameya has served as a judge for esteemed competitions across the world.

Ameya Khankar is a respected and reliable expert in business technology and cybersecurity, specializing in technology risk, enterprise transformations, cloud access controls, and digital governance. With a wealth of experience, Ameya provides valuable guidance to large global enterprises in the US and across the globe, offering expert insights on technology risks and strategies to enhance their cybersecurity defenses. Ameya has successfully assisted a multi-billion dollar organization in defining their business transformation enterprise security strategy in the past. Ameya is also engaged in advising a global multi-billion F500 organization, helping them navigate complex digital transformation challenges while meeting stringent cybersecurity regulatory requirements.

Ameya’s influence on cybersecurity has left a lasting impression on aspiring cybersecurity professionals. His work has significantly shaped the industry, with notable novel advancements in taking an agile approach to cloud transformation and enhanced cybersecurity access controls for healthcare organizations. He has pioneered the adoption of an agile approach to cloud transformations, revolutionizing the way healthcare organizations navigate their cloud migration journeys with a focus on access controls. His innovative methodologies and strategies have empowered businesses globally to seamlessly transition to cloud environments while optimizing agility, efficiency, and scalability.

Ameya has also played a crucial role in bolstering controls specifically tailored for healthcare organizations. Recognizing the unique challenges and sensitive nature of critical infrastructure data, he has devised comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks and best practices that address the evolving threat landscape. His frameworks have been widely adopted across various industries including technology, telecommunications, energy and a particular focus in healthcare. His novel contribution around designing cloud security frameworks has quickly become the new baseline standard amongst the healthcare industry through widespread adoption by various healthcare organizations. Ameya’s expertise has provided healthcare organizations with the necessary tools and insights to safeguard their critical information assets effectively. His contributions have cemented his reputation as a thought leader and a driving force in the cybersecurity industry.

Ameya’s expertise and knowledge have garnered significant attention, leading to his involvement as a distinguished thought leader at highly selective international organizations. Through these engagements, he has shared invaluable insights and best practices, enriching the industry. As a recognized authority in the field, he continues to shape the future of the cybersecurity industry, inspiring others to excel. His expertise has been sought after by various experts and professionals in the cybersecurity field, further amplifying his influence and impact within the industry.

Overall, Ameya Khankar’s achievements and expertise have solidified his status as a globally recognized and respected cybersecurity professional. His contributions, leadership, and unwavering commitment to cloud journeys and access controls continue to shape several critical infrastructure industries and inspire others to reach new heights. 

At Yahoo he was part of the security team that responded to the world’s largest data breach in history. Furthermore, he has contributed to building the latest version (4.0) of the internet standard for scoring vulnerabilities named as Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). CVSS is an internet standard that is adopted by companies and organizations worldwide to score the severity of vulnerabilities including National Vulnerability Database (NVD) (the U.S. government repository of standards-based vulnerability management), Open Source Vulnerability Database (OSVDB) (independent and open-sourced vulnerability database), CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) (Coordination center of the computer emergency response team (CERT) for the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), a non-profit United States federally funded research and development center).

He has been widely featured in the major media like Hakin9 magazine, forensic focus news etc as an expert. He has delivered talks at national and international conferences like Tech Ex North America, Tech Summit SF, BSides Las Vegas with thousands of attendees to influence the private and public sectors. Karan was featured as a subject matter expert in the new Google Cybersecurity Certificate program which was launched in May 2023 on coursera which had an enrollment of over 41000 students in a few weeks. Furthermore, he has served as an advisor to startups, editorial board member in international journals related to security and judged competitions at a global scale.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, India and a master’s degree in Information Security from Carnegie Mellon University, USA.

Vihaan responded to the threat of landfills getting clogged with thousands of tonnes of glass waste and founded a social startup called GlassUp with a clear goal to reuse and repurpose glass waste to create new and beautiful products that would help in reducing the carbon footprint left by discarded glass bottles in the landfills.

Vihaan realised that the waste collectors had stopped paying the few rupees per bottle that they did. Collection of glass bottles for recycling had become unviable for them because of dropping demand and because large storage spaces were needed and the transport costs were high. Empty glass bottles were not segregated anymore and started to go for dumping in the landfills.

Scarce landfill space was already a concern for the local municipal bodies and glass take a frightening 4000 years to decompose if left in the environment. In response to this Vihaan set up a local collection drive in his city to collect glass waste from homes , restaurants & clubs on a weekly basis .

This collected glass waste is then cut and recreated into beautiful, candles, platters, vases etc. GlassUp gives the gift of better nutrition to a child fighting cancer by donating its profits to an association called Cuddles. Vihaan believes in empowerment and inclusion for the differently abled people in our society and hence a lot of GlassUp’s products are hand crafted by the differently abled and skilled residents of Cheshire Home in Delhi…Vihaan believes that the products we enjoy in our everyday lives can do some good in the world and has therefore modelled his startup to be a socially and environmentally conscious business to the core with the sole motto being to give back !! 

Www.GlassUp.in 

Took the decision to make a career in Occupational health, after working in different clinical field like Govt Sector, Emergency and trauma care and cardiac care, with the vision to do something different in the field of Occupational health. Done specialization in Occupational health. Always tried to learn all modern aspects of Occupational health, with meeting Nation regulations and tried to implement the Global practices of Occupational health in standard organizations at Global level. Then developed expertise in Industrial health & sustainability and in auditing as well, as these are the current demands in Industries.

Dr. Deepak Kumar Gautam has deep experience in Sustainability, and he played a key role in the growth journey of Occupational health Pillar in HZL in the last few years. He is instrumental in maintaining the balance of updating himself and delivering in Occupational health, Sustainability, Audits, and clinical & Emergency care.

Worked on some of the very good innovative and useful projects in his career, like Cardiac evaluation of all workers with the help of Cardiac tests on site, which was very useful for diagnosing the Cardiac diseases for many workers, and with the help of best treatment, it was lifesaving project for them, which is first time in India. Made a project study for Lifestyle disorder in Mining workers with their age, year of experience, habits, addictions etc..

Dr. Deepak kumar Gautam has been recognized at many forums during his career and delivered many technical papers and lectures on various platforms like Conferences, workshops etc., and written many technical papers in various magazines. Awarded by Group HSE in 2015 for “Appreciative work in Occupational Health”, Awarded for “best work in Sustainability” in 2016, Awarded for “Initiating and Implementing best Practices of Occupational health & Industrial hygiene” in 2017, Awarded as “Covid warrior” by CEO of HZL in 2020, Awarded for “best work in Occupational health Pillar in Sustainability external Audit in 2021”, Awarded by “DGMS  in Mines safety week” in 2022, for contribution of his work in Occupational health for mining workers. He has given bites for the Occupational health in documentary movie made by DGMS in 2021 when the theme was “Fighting with Covid & Silicosis in mines” & in 2022 when theme was “Development of OHS in mines in last 75 years on the occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”.

His strong belief is “You will shine brightly, in any field, if you work hard with dedication, and he always tried to follow that.

Throughout his professional journey, he has undertaken various technical roles, starting from a Developer, and progressing all the way to Director. With a career spanning more than 25 years in the IT industry, with specializations in Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence, he holds a master’s degree in computer applications.

He has gained valuable international exposure. His journey hasn’t been confined to a single country. He has spent time abroad, both in Oman and the United States, where he expanded his horizons and gained valuable insights. But eventually, he made the decision to return to India to be closer to his parents, family, and the vibrant culture that shaped who he is today.

For a significant period, he had the opportunity to work at Microsoft as a full-time employee, which was an enriching experience. He dedicated seven years to the company, contributing his expertise to their projects and learning from the brilliant minds around him.

His story is one of dedication, expertise, and a burning desire to empower others. By sharing his knowledge and experiences, he hopes to inspire others to embrace technology and strive for excellence. Together, everyone can create a future where the youth of Madhya Pradesh and beyond have the skills and opportunities to succeed.

Functioned as a key leader and contributor in forums escalating risks and supply constraints, provided scenarios, and proposed alternate solutions and comprehensive analytics to drive consensus and rapid decision-making. Moreover, I led the organization to excellence in all aspects of operations including E2E Supply Chain Management, Capex Project Management, Strategic Planning & Leadership, Tendering, Bidding, Procurement, Supplier Negotiations, Contract Negotiation & Performance Management, HSSE, Asset Management, and GR Coordination. 

Key Highlights:

✔ Strengthened overall leadership and organizational capabilities related to E2E Operations, Planning, role model the ability to partner across functions, and build relationships and rapport

✔ Led the transformation of the Supply Chain into a competitive advantage, and developed strategies, policies, procedures, and performance management to bring supply chain performance to the next level

✔Championed People and Care initiatives; ensured a culture of performance, collaboration, customer service, and accountability where individuals are valued, recognized, developed, and aligned to our company mission and supply chain strategy

✔ Reinvented plant operations and led expansion of business activities to ensure cost competitiveness and best-in-class operations with capacity upgradation; upgraded the plant certification of ISO 14001, 45001, 9001, IATF 16969, and VDA 6.3

✔ Represented India in a Global Conference in London, UK

✔Delivered a significant amount of annual benefits from Efficient Supply Chain Operations

✔ Steered various HSSE initiatives and completed robust implementation of CF, VM & AIPS

✔ Drove digitization across Operations, Plants and Logistics to improve profitability and release funds to drive growth

✔Led the Long term Settlements with Multi Union scenario and brought transformation in the Plant Operations to support the growth journey

✔Management Committee (Decision-making Authority for Indian Operations)

I enjoy building a high-performing team that can scale and support future growth.

As a strategy & operations leader, he is currently managing M&A value delivery for Wipro’s global acquisitions which in terms of revenue acquired, ranges from anywhere between $ 100 Million to $ 1 Billion. In this role, Ramendra is responsible for org transformation, go-to-market strategy development, target operating model design, brand evangelization, and change management.

Over the years, he has worked for some of the marquee clients, complex transactions and contributed to significant business performance improvement & synergies. He is renowned for his grasp on business matters related to developing strategy, operations transformation, partnerships, business development, go-to-market design, change advocacy, system design, and program management.

When not at work, he contributes to the industry as an invited member of the prestigious NY Business Journals Leadership Trust and Forbes Business Development Council. He is also a panel judge with the Washington Business Week (www.wbw.org).

Having spent close to one and half decade in India he takes a lot of pride in having a strong appreciation and expertise around global cross-boarder business. He looks forward to playing a larger role in further strengthening US and India economic relations.

He holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in General Management from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad & Mohali, and a bachelor’s in engineering (B Tech) with a specialization in Electronics & Communication from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal.