Chairman & Independent Director,
Former Vice Chairman/Co-Founder
of Cognizant India
Managing Director and CEO
First Director-General of CERT and
First National Cyber Security
Coordinator, Government of India
based at PMO
CEO of Hummingbird Advisors
Former Managing Director & CEO of
Syndicate Bank
Former Managing Director of IBM
India Private Limited
Group Chief Financial Officer &
Head – Corporate Affairs of National
Stock Exchange of India Limited
Anantharaman Sreenivasan has over two decades of enriched experiences in various markets and industry verticals, across consulting, technology, operations and products.
In his erstwhile role, Anantharaman was the Vice President & Country Head, India Market for Cognizant. Here he was responsible for client centricity, P&L, business and strategic direction for this region. He was also part of the global Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the India Leadership Council (ILC) for Cognizant.
Earlier, he has worked in multiple leadership roles in IBM driving Digital business, Analytics, Cognitive and Cloud adoption for various industry verticals. He has been responsible for driving some of the largest digital transformation programs for BFSI clients in India. He has also worked closely with the Research and Software labs to explore and leverage adoption of new age technologies to address business problems, in his many stints.
Previously he was with iGate Global Solutions and was responsible for setting up their Media & Entertainment practice globally. Anantharaman spent his early years with two of India’s leading media houses Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd. (The Times Group) & The Indian Express Newspapers Ltd.
Anantharaman holds a B.E Mechanical degree from Pune University and a Masters in marketing management from N.M.I.M.S, Mumbai.
CEO, Aujas Cybersecurity – An NSEIT Company
A hands-on leader, Sameer is a core technologist nearing three decades of experience in cybersecurity and organization leadership.
Sameer co-founded Aujas Cybersecurity, a global company focused on cybersecurity transformation. Instated in 2008 with venture backing, Aujas Cybersecurity is now a subsidiary of NSEIT.
Earlier, Sameer held business and technology leadership positions at Fidelity Investments, Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, and Microland.
An Engineering graduate from the University of Pune and Executive Management at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, Sameer held several industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, ITIL Masters, etc. He is an active speaker at industry events and enjoys mentoring young talent with his associations with schools and universities.
As Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for NSEIT Ltd and its subsidiaries, M.N. Hariharan oversees Finance, Legal, Tax and Admin functions. He is a CA by profession and has 28 years of experience in the Finance & Accounting domain handling assignments on Strategic Planning, Commercial Operations and Risk Management. He has been associated with renowned companies like Peak Infrastructure (A Brookfield Company), ICCL, Xander, K. Raheja Corp and Essar Group in the past.
His areas of expertise are Financial Planning and Control, Fund Management, Costing, Budgeting, Auditing and Taxation.
Kaustubh Laturkar has over two decades of enriched experiences in various global markets and industry verticals, across consulting, sales, delivery & business solutioning. He is passionate about art-of-possible within the digital and believes that “Digital Transformation” is more about holistic transformation than technology.
In his erstwhile role, Kaustubh was part of the Senior Leadership Team at Cognizant and Global Leadership Team of Cognizant’s Digital Business – AI & Data/Analytics practice. He was responsible for large P&L, business and strategic direction for various global markets, running large delivery portfolio & solutioning. He was responsible to run multiple initiatives at BU level to improve digital skilling of thousands of employees and was Center Head for Pune & Mumbai locations for AI & Data/Analytics practice of Cognizant.
Mechanical engineer by education, Kaustubh is passionate about solving complex business problems using power of technology. He is also a regular speaker at various Universities globally.
Co-Founder & Director, cloudxchange.io – An NSEIT Company
Vishal is a part of the founding team of cloudxchange.io. He has over two decades of experience in the information technology and services industry and considers himself a technologist.
His diverse experience across IT Service Management, Strategy, and Partner Development has seen him associate with brands such as Hewlett-Packard, Reliance Communications, and IBM.
Vishal holds a Management degree in Marketing from MET Institute of Management, Mumbai, and a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Instrumentation. He is an avid technology reader.
As Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer, Krishnan has played a pivotal role in the growth of the Online Examination Services business vertical over the years. Krish started his journey with NSEIT in Feb 2006 and played an instrumental role in the incorporation of NSEIT US Inc during the same year. In the subsequent years, he was responsible for business development and building key Enterprise Software Solution clients pan India. In 2015 he was promoted to SBU Head for DEX’s Online Examination and was accountable for handling Business Development, Operations, delivery & Customer Support.
Krishnan has over 30 +years of credible Business Development experience as a Market Creator and a Client Relationship Professional. His drive to chase revenue numbers for both the top line & the bottom line is unparalleled. An excellent communicator, Krishnan’s extensive experience in implementing strategies and team building and his ability to assess various situational changes to deliver quality & timely client projects are well known in the industry.
Krishnan has been driving business excellence for over 17 years at NSEIT. Prior to NSEIT, he was in charge of a product company, adding channel partners and developing markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Australia & US.
COO Aujas Cybersecurity – An NSEIT Company
Navin is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Aujas Cybersecurity, an NSEIT Company. With extensive experience in driving the cybersecurity business and operations, he plays a vital role in the growth of Aujas in emerging markets. He is also in charge of managing the company’s growth and profitability.
Navin’s experience spans multiple industries such as BFSI, IT/ITeS, Retail, and Hospitality, where tech interventions continue to help reinvent the pureplay aspects of these industries. Navin has had successful stints with global brands like IBM, Network Solutions, and Microland Limited where he was entrusted with managing large teams focused on building customized solutions and client acquisition.
He holds a Master’s degree in marketing from NMIMS, Mumbai, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Amravati University, and a Diploma in Computer Studies from Hendon College, London. Navin is an ISACA®-certified Information Systems Auditor® and a certified coach from the International Coach Federation (ICF) and has also completed an Executive Management Degree from IIM Kozhikode. He has been a part of the Board of Directors at NSEIT ever since the strategic merger of Aujas Cybersecurity with NSEIT in 2018.
He enjoys reading books on effective leadership strategies in his spare time.
Dr. Paresh spearheads core function of technology solutioning, delivery and innovation at NSEIT and is a mastermind behind all technology transformation projects at NSEIT’s business units – digital examination, digital transformation and cyber security.
As part of his role, he leads team of presales consultants, solution architects, delivery experts and manages technology talent across all NSEIT projects through stringent project governance ensuring 100% process excellence. He is also playing a pivotal role in setting up innovation lab to keep up with new advanced technologies and products which can be integrated with client’s future-ready digital transformation journey.
With over 26 years of rich industry experience, Dr. Paresh’s career has seen him effectively lead high business impact teams across areas of Software Business Strategy and Roadmap, Technology Thought Leadership, Solution Architecture, Product Engineering, Digital Transformation, Big Data Analytics, User Experience (UX), Exchange and Brokerage solutions, Cloud-based solution architecture, Technology deployment for large integrated solutions, Technology COE creation, Business Development support for multiple geographies.
In his career span, he has worked with several leading companies including global MNC at leadership role like Multi Commodity Exchange, Indian Energy Exchange and Mphasis (earlier an HP company). Before joining NSEIT, he was leading the technology team of MCX as Chief Information Officer and was involved in defining the technology strategy and roadmap.
Dr. Paresh is an Engineering Graduate, and holds an M.Tech and a PhD in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) application from IIT Kharagpur.
Chairman & Independent Director,
Former Vice Chairman/Co-Founder
of Cognizant India
Managing Director and CEO
First Director-General of CERT and
First National Cyber Security
Coordinator, Government of India
based at PMO
CEO of Hummingbird Advisors
Former Managing Director & CEO of
Syndicate Bank
Former Managing Director of IBM
India Private Limited
Group Chief Financial Officer &
Head – Corporate Affairs of National
Stock Exchange of India Limited
Anantharaman Sreenivasan has over two decades of enriched experiences in various markets and industry verticals, across consulting, technology, operations and products.
In his erstwhile role, Anantharaman was the Vice President & Country Head, India Market for Cognizant. Here he was responsible for client centricity, P&L, business and strategic direction for this region. He was also part of the global Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the India Leadership Council (ILC) for Cognizant.
Earlier, he has worked in multiple leadership roles in IBM driving Digital business, Analytics, Cognitive and Cloud adoption for various industry verticals. He has been responsible for driving some of the largest digital transformation programs for BFSI clients in India. He has also worked closely with the Research and Software labs to explore and leverage adoption of new age technologies to address business problems, in his many stints.
Previously he was with iGate Global Solutions and was responsible for setting up their Media & Entertainment practice globally. Anantharaman spent his early years with two of India’s leading media houses Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd. (The Times Group) & The Indian Express Newspapers Ltd.
Anantharaman holds a B.E Mechanical degree from Pune University and a Masters in marketing management from N.M.I.M.S, Mumbai.
CEO, Aujas Cybersecurity – An NSEIT Company
CEO, Aujas Cybersecurity – An NSEIT Company
A hands-on leader, Sameer is a core technologist nearing three decades of experience in cybersecurity and organization leadership.
Sameer co-founded Aujas Cybersecurity, a global company focused on cybersecurity transformation. Instated in 2008 with venture backing, Aujas Cybersecurity is now a subsidiary of NSEIT.
Earlier, Sameer held business and technology leadership positions at Fidelity Investments, Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, and Microland.
An Engineering graduate from the University of Pune and Executive Management at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, Sameer held several industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, ITIL Masters, etc. He is an active speaker at industry events and enjoys mentoring young talent with his associations with schools and universities.
Kaustubh Laturkar has over two decades of enriched experiences in various global markets and industry verticals, across consulting, sales, delivery & business solutioning. He is passionate about art-of-possible within the digital and believes that “Digital Transformation” is more about holistic transformation than technology.
In his erstwhile role, Kaustubh was part of the Senior Leadership Team at Cognizant and Global Leadership Team of Cognizant’s Digital Business – AI & Data/Analytics practice. He was responsible for large P&L, business and strategic direction for various global markets, running large delivery portfolio & solutioning. He was responsible to run multiple initiatives at BU level to improve digital skilling of thousands of employees and was Center Head for Pune & Mumbai locations for AI & Data/Analytics practice of Cognizant.
Mechanical engineer by education, Kaustubh is passionate about solving complex business problems using power of technology. He is also a regular speaker at various Universities globally.
Co-Founder & Director, cloudxchange.io – An NSEIT Company
Co-Founder & Director, cloudxchange.io – An NSEIT Company
Vishal is a part of the founding team of cloudxchange.io. He has over two decades of experience in the information technology and services industry and considers himself a technologist.
His diverse experience across IT Service Management, Strategy, and Partner Development has seen him associate with brands such as Hewlett-Packard, Reliance Communications, and IBM.
Vishal holds a Management degree in Marketing from MET Institute of Management, Mumbai, and a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Instrumentation. He is an avid technology reader.
As Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for NSEIT Ltd and its subsidiaries, M.N. Hariharan oversees Finance, Legal, Tax and Admin functions. He is a CA by profession and has 28 years of experience in the Finance & Accounting domain handling assignments on Strategic Planning, Commercial Operations and Risk Management. He has been associated with renowned companies like Peak Infrastructure (A Brookfield Company), ICCL, Xander, K. Raheja Corp and Essar Group in the past.
His areas of expertise are Financial Planning and Control, Fund Management, Costing, Budgeting, Auditing and Taxation.
COO Aujas Cybersecurity – An NSEIT Company
COO Aujas Cybersecurity – An NSEIT Company
Navin is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Aujas Cybersecurity, an NSEIT Company. With extensive experience in driving the cybersecurity business and operations, he plays a vital role in the growth of Aujas in emerging markets. He is also in charge of managing the company’s growth and profitability.
Navin’s experience spans multiple industries such as BFSI, IT/ITeS, Retail, and Hospitality, where tech interventions continue to help reinvent the pureplay aspects of these industries. Navin has had successful stints with global brands like IBM, Network Solutions, and Microland Limited where he was entrusted with managing large teams focused on building customized solutions and client acquisition.
He holds a Master’s degree in marketing from NMIMS, Mumbai, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Amravati University, and a Diploma in Computer Studies from Hendon College, London. Navin is an ISACA®-certified Information Systems Auditor® and a certified coach from the International Coach Federation (ICF) and has also completed an Executive Management Degree from IIM Kozhikode. He has been a part of the Board of Directors at NSEIT ever since the strategic merger of Aujas Cybersecurity with NSEIT in 2018.
He enjoys reading books on effective leadership strategies in his spare time.
He plays a pivotal role in exploring new revenue opportunities, developing strategies and sustainable plans to continue growth in the long-term future using key partnerships and creative opportunities to forge ahead and foster meaningful relationships with the companies NSEIT serves.
In the last 22 years he has worked with several leading global MNC organizations like HCL, BT, Orange, P5 and Infosys. In addition to working in Indian Market, he has extensively worked in various global markets including America, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe. He was instrumental in setting up system integration business, global banking & financial markets business in Indian market, building IT vertical & alliances business for large account business.
Dr. Pratap holds B.E (ECE), MBA(International Marketing) and a PhD (Digital Transformation).
Suma leads the marketing function of NSEIT and its subsidiaries.
She is a seasoned technology marketer with over 24 years of experience in B2B domains. Prior to joining NSEIT, Suma was associated with Birlasoft, KPIT, SYSTIME, Satyam Computer Services Ltd., FCB ULKA and Grasim Industries.
A strategic thinker with proven experience in leading the marketing function, she specializes in managing end-to-end strategy to execution of channel priorities in coordination with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams. With rich experience in M&A integration communication, she has been instrumental in building impactful brands.
Suma has been awarded with the ‘Most Influential MarTech Leader’ by World Marketing Congress, thrice in a row. She has also been ranked among Top 50 Content Marketers in India and among Top 100 Digital Marketing professionals in India by Paul Writer. Furthermore, Suma has been listed among the ‘Most Influential Brand Leaders’ in 2023.
Suma is actively involved in community-driven initiatives and is passionate about teaching the younger generation, as she sees the potential for a better future with responsible education and holistic nurturing.
As Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer, Krishnan has played a pivotal role in the growth of the Online Examination Services business vertical over the years. Krish started his journey with NSEIT in Feb 2006 and played an instrumental role in the incorporation of NSEIT US Inc during the same year. In the subsequent years, he was responsible for business development and building key Enterprise Software Solution clients pan India. In 2015 he was promoted to SBU Head for DEX’s Online Examination and was accountable for handling Business Development, Operations, delivery & Customer Support.
Krishnan has over 30 +years of credible Business Development experience as a Market Creator and a Client Relationship Professional. His drive to chase revenue numbers for both the top line & the bottom line is unparalleled. An excellent communicator, Krishnan’s extensive experience in implementing strategies and team building and his ability to assess various situational changes to deliver quality & timely client projects are well known in the industry.
Krishnan has been driving business excellence for over 17 years at NSEIT. Prior to NSEIT, he was in charge of a product company, adding channel partners and developing markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Australia & US.
Dr. Paresh spearheads core function of technology solutioning, delivery and innovation at NSEIT and is a mastermind behind all technology transformation projects at NSEIT’s business units – digital examination, digital transformation and cyber security.
As part of his role, he leads team of presales consultants, solution architects, delivery experts and manages technology talent across all NSEIT projects through stringent project governance ensuring 100% process excellence. He is also playing a pivotal role in setting up innovation lab to keep up with new advanced technologies and products which can be integrated with client’s future-ready digital transformation journey.
With over 26 years of rich industry experience, Dr. Paresh’s career has seen him effectively lead high business impact teams across areas of Software Business Strategy and Roadmap, Technology Thought Leadership, Solution Architecture, Product Engineering, Digital Transformation, Big Data Analytics, User Experience (UX), Exchange and Brokerage solutions, Cloud-based solution architecture, Technology deployment for large integrated solutions, Technology COE creation, Business Development support for multiple geographies.
In his career span, he has worked with several leading companies including global MNC at leadership role like Multi Commodity Exchange, Indian Energy Exchange and Mphasis (earlier an HP company). Before joining NSEIT, he was leading the technology team of MCX as Chief Information Officer and was involved in defining the technology strategy and roadmap.
Dr. Paresh is an Engineering Graduate, and holds an M.Tech and a PhD in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) application from IIT Kharagpur.
Chintan is the Vice President of the Digital Examination business at NSEIT and oversees P&L and the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Business Unit. He has been instrumental in scaling up the NSEIT digital examination business across India and has successfully driven adoption across government and private business entities.
Over the past two decades, Chintan has been associated with many global financial institutions across consultancy, delivery, quality management, business development, and business process management roles. Before joining NSEIT, he had successful stints with Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance, Pramerica Life Insurance, Max Life Insurance, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Orbitech Solutions Limited.
Chintan has a Bachelor’s degree (Honors) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani (India). He is a Six Sigma certified professional and additionally has ISO and Business Excellence certifications to his name. In his spare time, and as part of his regular learning curve, he follows news from the world of technology start-ups, e-learning doyens, and world leaders. Chintan is passionate about interacting with young minds and involves himself in various teaching and mentorship causes.