Kshitij Khanna
About Kshitij Khanna
Kshitij Khanna is a manager with extensive experience in the technology sector, having held various roles at companies like IBM and Tata Consultancy Services. He is the founder of the 'Food Wastage Prevention' initiative and has a strong background in computer science and application development.
Current Role at KPMG India
Kshitij Khanna currently holds the position of Manager at KPMG Global Services (KGS) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His tenure at KPMG began in 2020. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in technology and management to contribute to various projects and initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Genpact and IBM
Prior to his current role, Kshitij Khanna worked at Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets as a Consultant for 10 months in 2015-2016 in the Noida Area, India. He then transitioned to IBM India Private Limited, where he served as an Application Architect - Middleware from 2018 to 2020, gaining experience both in Gurgaon, India, and onsite in Cyprus. His roles in these organizations involved significant responsibilities in application architecture and consulting.
Educational Background
Kshitij Khanna earned his Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMU), where he studied from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, he completed his Senior Secondary education at Cambridge School, Srinivaspuri, focusing on Computer Science from 2000 to 2007. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in technology and software development.
Founder of Food Wastage Prevention Initiative
Kshitij Khanna is the founder and sole developer of the 'Food Wastage Prevention' initiative. This project connects food donors with those in need through web and mobile applications. His work in this area has been recognized, including being featured in GQ magazine for the initiative IF Xform. Additionally, he won the Nokia Do Good Hackathon in 2013 for the 'Food Wastage Prevention' application.
Certifications and Technical Skills
Kshitij Khanna holds several certifications that enhance his technical expertise. He is certified in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript by Microsoft, and is also recognized as an IBM Websphere Datapower / API Connect expert and SOA Developer. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, he has developed extensive domain knowledge in both the banking and healthcare sectors.