Ravindran Girikrishnan
About Ravindran Girikrishnan
Ravindran Girikrishnan is a seasoned professional in the field of cyber security, currently serving on the leadership team at Aspire Systems. With extensive experience in cloud security and compliance standards, he has held various roles at notable companies including HP, IBM, and GAVS Technologies.
Work at Aspire Systems
Ravindran Girikrishnan is currently a member of the Leadership Team in the Cyber Security Practice at Aspire Systems. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's focus on cybersecurity solutions. His role involves overseeing initiatives that enhance the security posture of clients and ensuring the effective implementation of cybersecurity strategies.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Prior to his current role, Ravindran worked at several organizations in various capacities related to cybersecurity. He served as a Senior Technical Manager in Cyber Security at GAVS Technologies from 2018 to 2021. Before that, he was a Solutions Architect specializing in Cloud Security at NetEnrich, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. His career also includes positions as a Security Consultant at CSS Corp and as a Security Consultant at HP.
Education and Expertise
Ravindran holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Cyber Forensics and Information Security from the University of Madras, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Corporate Secretaryship from the same university between 2002 and 2005. Additionally, he has several certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), both from EcCouncil.
Certifications and Specializations
Ravindran has achieved multiple certifications that enhance his expertise in cybersecurity. He is certified in ITIL V3 Foundation and has completed training in Information Security as an ISMS Implementer. His specialization includes cloud transformation and security advisory, with a focus on compliance standards such as ISMS27K, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA.
Background in Cyber Security
Ravindran has a diverse background in technology and security, beginning his career as a Technical Infra Administrator at NIIT Limited. He has also worked as a Systems Operations Senior Specialist at IBM and has experience in security automation and technology evaluation. His extensive career spans over a decade, during which he has developed a strong foundation in cyber forensics and security practices.