Dhananjay Sawant
About Dhananjay Sawant
Dhananjay Sawant is an Assistant Manager specializing in IT Supplier Risk Assessment at KPMG Global Services, with extensive experience in risk evaluation and compliance, particularly with GDPR. He has held various roles in technology and quality assurance across multiple companies, including Cognizant, Infosys, and Calsoft.
Work at KPMG India
Dhananjay Sawant currently holds the position of Assistant Manager in IT Supplier Risk Assessment at KPMG Global Services (KGS). He has been with the organization since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for assessing the risks associated with IT suppliers and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. His work includes executing supplier risk evaluations and assuring that vendor contracts adequately address information protection risks.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current role at KPMG, Dhananjay Sawant gained extensive experience in various positions. He worked at Infosys as a GRC Associate Consultant from 2018 to 2021 and as an Automation Engineer from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Senior Test Engineer at Capita IT Professional Services for eight months in 2016. Earlier in his career, he worked at Cognizant Technology Solutions as a Programmer from 2007 to 2009 and at Calsoft as a Quality Assurance Engineer for four months in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Dhananjay Sawant holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Networks from Middlesex University, which he completed from 2010 to 2011. He also studied Applied Cybersecurity Essentials at Purdue University from 2020 to 2021, achieving an 85% score. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications from Symbiosis International University between 2004 and 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in IT risk assessment and cybersecurity.
Risk Assessment Responsibilities
In his role as Assistant Manager at KPMG, Dhananjay Sawant is tasked with confirming vendor compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as part of his risk assessment responsibilities. He has executed over twenty supplier risk evaluations of new vendors within a month, effectively identifying IT risks. He also ensures that control clauses in Information Protection Schedules during vendor contracts comprehensively cover potential risks.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Dhananjay Sawant has suggested modifications to existing processes to align with best practices in Third Party Risk Management. His contributions aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of risk assessment procedures, ensuring that the organization maintains high standards in managing supplier risks.