Hareesh Kumar Easwaran
About Hareesh Kumar Easwaran
Hareesh Kumar Easwaran is an Assistant Manager at KPMG India, with a background in software engineering and consulting. He has extensive experience in information security and quality assurance across various sectors, including healthcare and finance.
Work at KPMG India
Hareesh Kumar Easwaran currently holds the position of Assistant Manager at KPMG India, having joined the firm in 2021. His role involves conducting audits and assessments related to Information Security and Privacy. Previously, he served as a Consultant at KPMG India from 2019 to 2021, where he engaged in Quality Assurance for KPMG International and performed Information Protection Controls Audits. His work included testing controls for compliance with information security and privacy policies, GDPR, and local regulations.
Education and Expertise
Hareesh Kumar Easwaran earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from SASTRA University, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education at the Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, where he achieved a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with a focus on Operations Research from 2017 to 2019. His academic background supports his expertise in operations and information security.
Background in Software Engineering
Before joining KPMG, Hareesh Kumar Easwaran worked as a Software Engineer at Accenture from 2014 to 2017 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His experience in software engineering provided him with a strong foundation in technology, which he later applied in his roles in information security and compliance. Additionally, he completed a one-month internship at EY in 2018 in Kochi, Kerala, where he gained further insights into the consulting industry.
Leadership Experience at X-OPS
Hareesh Kumar Easwaran served as President of X-OPS, the Operations Club of XIME, Kochi, from 2018 to 2019. In this leadership role, he was responsible for organizing events and initiatives that promoted operational excellence among students. His involvement in this club reflects his commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in the field of operations.
Achievements in Information Security
During his tenure at KPMG, Hareesh Kumar Easwaran executed SOC 2 Type 1 attestation for a leading Big 4 audit firm, focusing on critical areas such as security, confidentiality, and availability. He also led a team of five in a Vendor System Assessment project for the banking sector, emphasizing logical security and asset protection. His work has contributed to enhancing information security practices within various sectors.