About
I am a futurist, a GRC Professional, Key Note Speaker and partner of KEN & Co., Chartered Accountants, Bengaluru, India. I am an International Speaker on IS Assurance, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Forensic Audit, Data Privacy Laws and Emerging Technologies. I am a Blockchain Functional Consultant and have helped if formalizing the blockchain strategy.
I specialize in Data Analytics, Risk-Based Audit, Privacy Impact Assessments, Internal Audits, Information Technology Consulting, Information Systems Assurance, Data Analytics, Implementation and Testing of Internal Financial Controls, SOX and SOC (SSAE-16 and 18) Audits, Advisory in the emerging areas of Technology such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, and Cyber Security, Data Analytics and Big Data.
Being a Standard and Governance driven enthusiast, I am an active user of COSO, COBIT and other related frameworks for various engagements.
I am a faculty and author for the Information System Audit Course (ISA) by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and have authored a few study guides. I have authored the following technical guides for the Insitute of Chartered Accountants of India :
* Digital Capability Maturity Model (DCMM) - A guidance note on how to measure and improvise the digital competency at a CA office.
* Study Guide on Emerging Technologies for ISA 3.0
* Guide on the Internet of Things (Yet to be released)
I am also a regular speaker at the ISACA and ICAI Events. Below is the list of my latest sessions:
International
* A Practical Approach to COBIT 2019 at IIA, Qatar
* Faculty for the 5-day workshop on blockchain for Professional Accountants hosted by ICAI at Qatar.
* “Data Governance in the Analytics and Privacy driven era” at Euro CACS 2019 held at
Geneva, with a rating of 4.8
* Half Day talk on “Data Analytics – Key skill to remain relevant in digital age” and
“Unleashing the power of COBIT-5 to enhance GRC – A Practical Approach!” at
Malaysia in 2018
* Harnessing the power of Analysis in Audit” at Asia Pacific CACS 2018 held at Bangkok.
* Data Governance using COBIT-5” at Asia Pacific CACS 2017 held at Dubai.
I have cleared the CISA exam amongst the top 20% of the world in the ranking. I am currently a coach, mentor, trainer, author and presented various seminars on Information Systems Audit, COBIT-5, Digital India, Data Analytics, Cyber Security to more than 16,000+ members at various levels.
Job Skills
Technology, IS Audit, Data Analytics, Automation, Digitisation, Blockchain, GRC, Internal Audit, ITGC, IT Audit, Excel and Macros. Privacy Law, Forensic Audit
