Kalyan R
About Kalyan R
Kalyan R is a Cyber Security Specialist with extensive experience in IT security and compliance. He has held positions at various companies, including Salesforce and Capgemini, and holds certifications in Information Security and Data Privacy.
Work at Epiq
Currently, Kalyan R serves as a Cyber Security Specialist at Epiq, a role he has held since 2021. He operates within the Cyber Security Governance & Compliance Function, focusing on ensuring that the organization's cybersecurity measures align with regulatory requirements and industry standards. His experience in this position builds on his extensive background in IT security and compliance.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Before joining Epiq, Kalyan R accumulated significant experience in the field of cybersecurity. He worked at Salesforce as a Senior Analyst in IT Security & Compliance from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Consultant for IT Security Risk and Compliance at Capgemini from 2017 to 2019. His career also includes a role as IT Manager for Risk and Compliance at Manipal Technologies Limited from 2015 to 2017, and as an Analyst in Information Technology Risk at Deloitte from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Kalyan R holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from the Institute of Public Enterprise at Osmania University, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Information Technology from P.R.R.M Engineering College, J.N.T.U, graduating in 2009. His expertise encompasses areas such as Marketing Management, RFP, Pre-sales, and Team Management, complemented by certifications as a Lead Auditor for Information Security ISO 27001:2013 and a Data Privacy Solutions Engineer.
Early Career
Kalyan R began his professional journey as a Management Trainee at Havells India Ltd in 2011, where he worked for six months in Hyderabad. This initial experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in IT security and compliance, contributing to his development in the field.