Pooja Sharma
About Pooja Sharma
Pooja Sharma serves as the Associate Director of Cyber Strategy & Governance at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in information security and governance, with previous roles at Commonwealth Bank, AMP, and EXL.
Work at KPMG Australia
Pooja Sharma has been serving as the Associate Director of Cyber Strategy & Governance at KPMG Australia since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for leading initiatives related to cyber strategy and governance, contributing to the firm's capabilities in managing cybersecurity risks. Her position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, where she has been instrumental in developing strategies that align with the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Education and Expertise
Pooja Sharma holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and Management from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, which she completed from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree from Delhi College of Arts and Commerce between 1999 and 2002. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in cyber governance and risk management.
Background
Pooja Sharma has a diverse professional background in cybersecurity and risk management. She began her career at EXL as a Manager in Audit, Risk & Compliance from 2007 to 2014. She then transitioned to various roles in information security, including positions at Commonwealth Bank and AMP. Her experience spans over a decade, focusing on cyber governance, assurance, and information security.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining KPMG, Pooja Sharma held several key positions in the cybersecurity field. She worked at Commonwealth Bank as an Information Security Professional from 2016 to 2019 and later as Manager of Cyber Governance from 2019 to 2021. She also served as a Cyber Governance & Assurance Specialist at AMP for six months in 2021. Her earlier roles include working as an Information Security Consultant at CQR and as an Internal Auditor at Fujitsu Australia Limited.