Tushar Nigam
About Tushar Nigam
Tushar Nigam is a Senior Manager at Protiviti with over 12 years of experience in the IT sector, specializing in consulting and internal audit services.
Current Role at Protiviti
Tushar Nigam currently holds the position of Senior Manager at Protiviti, a role he has been in since 2021. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, he brings a wealth of experience in consulting and internal audit services. His work includes leading and executing cybersecurity audits and risk assessments, providing valuable insights to the company and its clients.
Previous Experience at Protiviti
Before his current role, Tushar Nigam served as a Manager at Protiviti from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Consultant at the same firm from 2016 to 2019, accumulating a total of five years in that position. His responsibilities included testing controls per SSAE 16 standards and evaluating IT general controls.
IT Auditing at EY
From 2013 to 2016, Tushar Nigam was an IT Auditor at EY in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. In this role, he focused on internal audit services and consulting within the IT sector. His work contributed to ensuring the security and efficiency of information systems for various clients.
Education Background
Tushar Nigam holds a Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Mays Business School, Texas A&M University, earned between 2011 and 2013. He also achieved a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, completed between 2002 and 2006. His strong educational background laid the foundation for his successful career in IT and consulting.
Experience at Infosys
Earlier in his career, Tushar Nigam worked at Infosys, where he held positions such as Technology Analyst (from 2006 to 2011) and Senior Systems Engineer (from 2006 to 2010). During his tenure at Infosys, he developed and managed software solutions, and served as an IT Technical Lead for five years, which honed his leadership and technical skills.
Professional Certifications
Tushar Nigam has achieved a top 5 percent score in the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) examination. This certification highlights his expertise in auditing, control, and assurance of information systems, further solidifying his capabilities in the field of IT auditing.