Rishikesh Ojha
About Rishikesh Ojha
Rishikesh Ojha is an Assistant Manager specializing in Digital Forensics and eDiscovery at KPMG India, where he collects evidence from various devices and trains team members. With a background in science and extensive experience in digital forensics, he has held several roles in the field since 2012.
Work at KPMG India
Rishikesh Ojha serves as an Assistant Manager in the Digital Forensics & eDiscovery department at KPMG India. He has been in this role since 2021, based in Gurugram, Haryana. His responsibilities include evidence collection from various devices such as PCs, laptops, servers, mobile phones, and storage media. He also conducts quality control and accuracy checks on projects to ensure optimal outcomes for clients. Additionally, he provides training to team members on digital forensics and eDiscovery tools, enhancing the team's overall expertise.
Education and Expertise
Rishikesh Ojha completed his secondary education at Doctor B.R. Ambedkar Inter College, where he studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from 2004 to 2006. He then pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, focusing on Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in digital forensics and eDiscovery, where he engages in malware analysis and conducts vulnerability and penetration testing.
Professional Background
Rishikesh Ojha has a diverse professional background in the field of digital forensics and IT support. Prior to his current role at KPMG India, he worked at UnitedLex as a Lead eDiscovery from 2018 to 2021. His earlier experience includes positions as a Senior Analyst in Digital Forensics & eDiscovery at IDS Infotech Limited from 2015 to 2018, and as a Digital Forensics Analyst & System Administrator at SLN Systems & Services from 2013 to 2014. He also held roles at Foundation Futuristic Technologies and INTEGRAL COMPUTER LIMITED.
Achievements in Digital Forensics
In his career, Rishikesh Ojha has made significant contributions to the field of digital forensics. He manages the forensics lab, ensuring that all tools and software are up-to-date with the latest patches and firmware. He researches new digital forensics tools and integrates them into the production environment, which enhances the capabilities of his team. His role involves performing evidence collection and engaging in malware analysis, which supports security incident responses.