Ajinkya Kirkire, Cipp, Cisa
About Ajinkya Kirkire, Cipp, Cisa
Ajinkya Kirkire is an Associate Director at KPMG India, specializing in information privacy regulations and cybersecurity advisory services. He has extensive experience across various industries and has previously held positions at PwC India, Tech Mahindra, and Deloitte, among others.
Work at KPMG India
Ajinkya Kirkire currently holds the position of Associate Director at KPMG India. He provides advisory services focused on information privacy regulations, including GDPR, POPI, CCPA, and HIPAA. His role involves engaging with a global clientele across various regions, including the US, European Union, UK, Canada, Africa, Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Before joining KPMG India, Ajinkya Kirkire worked at PwC India as a Manager in Cyber Security from 2021 to 2023. He also served as a Security Consultant at Tech Mahindra from 2018 to 2021. His experience includes providing advisory services on cyber security standards such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and ISO 27001.
Education and Expertise
Ajinkya Kirkire earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Mumbai, where he studied Systems from 2012 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in information privacy regulations and cyber security, particularly in business continuity management and disaster recovery.
Diverse Industry Experience
Ajinkya Kirkire has worked across a diverse range of industries, including Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), Telecommunications, Technology, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Oil and Gas, and Media. This varied experience enhances his ability to provide tailored advisory services to clients in different sectors.
Career Progression
Ajinkya Kirkire's career includes various roles prior to his current position. He has worked as a Business Analyst at iStreetNetwork, a Quality Analyst at JUSTDIAL, and an Enterprise Risk Services Consultant at Deloitte. His career trajectory reflects a strong foundation in both analytical and advisory roles within the cyber security domain.