Akankasha Kiran
About Akankasha Kiran
Akankasha Kiran is a Senior Analyst at KPMG Global Services, specializing in commercial due diligence and corporate strategy initiatives. She has a strong background in infrastructure planning and business research, with experience at various organizations including Ernst & Young and the Uttarakhand Development Infrastructure Company.
Current Role at KPMG Global Services
Akankasha Kiran currently serves as a Senior Analyst at KPMG Global Services (KGS) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, she specializes in commercial due diligence support as part of corporate strategy initiatives. She engages in mapping industry analysis and company analysis, leveraging her expertise to derive business insights from large volumes of data.
Previous Experience at Ernst & Young
Prior to her current position, Akankasha worked as an Associate at Ernst & Young from 2018 to 2021 in New Delhi, India. During her three years at the firm, she gained valuable experience in strategy, transaction advisory, business research, and benchmarking, contributing to various projects and initiatives.
Educational Background in Urban and Regional Planning
Akankasha Kiran completed her Master of Urban and Regional Planning at CEPT University from 2016 to 2018. This program equipped her with advanced knowledge in infrastructure planning, which complements her professional experience in the field.
Undergraduate Studies in Civil Engineering
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Infrastructure Development from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, studying from 2009 to 2013. Her academic background laid the foundation for her career in infrastructure and urban planning.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Akankasha has held various internships that provided her with practical experience in the field. Notably, she was a Management Trainee at Uttarakhand Development Infrastructure Company for five months in 2014, a Summer Trainee at IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Limited in 2013, and a Trainee at Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited in 2012. These roles contributed to her understanding of infrastructure projects and development.