Yashu Sharma
About Yashu Sharma
Yashu Sharma is a Senior Information Security Specialist currently employed at Kindred Group plc since 2021. He has previously held positions at Accenture, UnitedHealth Group, and NetEnt, accumulating extensive experience in information security and software engineering.
Work at Kindred Group
Yashu Sharma is currently employed at Kindred Group plc as a Senior Information Security Specialist. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the organization's information security posture. His responsibilities include identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Since joining in 2021, he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at strengthening the security framework within the company.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before his tenure at Kindred Group, Yashu Sharma worked as a Senior Information Security Engineer at NetEnt from 2016 to 2021. During this five-year period, he was involved in developing and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information. His experience at NetEnt provided him with valuable insights into the gaming industry's security challenges.
Software Engineering Background
Yashu Sharma has a solid foundation in software engineering, having worked at Accenture in India as a Software Engineer from 2010 to 2012. He also served as a Software Engineer at UnitedHealth Group from 2012 to 2014 in Gurgaon, India. These roles allowed him to gain experience in software development and project management, which he later applied to his information security career.
Education and Expertise
Yashu Sharma holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. This academic background has equipped him with a strong understanding of computer systems, programming, and security principles. His education has been instrumental in shaping his expertise in information security and software engineering.