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Sudhir A. has a diverse and extensive work experience in various fields. Sudhir most recently served as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at AQR Capital Management, where they had global responsibility for information and cyber security. Sudhir was a member of the firm's Enterprise Risk Committee and Chair of the Technology Risk Committee. Sudhir also served as a liaison to external industry entities and innovation accelerators, representing cyber security to regulators, investors, and the board of directors.

Prior to their role at AQR Capital Management, Sudhir worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Director in the Financial Services Practice. In this position, they were a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives in tier 1 financial institutions in New York City and Chicago. Sudhir led a large strategy and security practice, working closely with various three-letter agencies within the Intelligence Community.

Sudhir also gained experience in the venture capital and private equity sectors. Sudhir worked as a Venture Capital Associate at Granite Ventures and as a Private Equity Associate at In-Q-Tel, the strategic investment arm of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). In these roles, Sudhir developed investment theses, conducted deal sourcing, and gained valuable insights into the investment landscape.

Before their venture capital and private equity roles, Sudhir worked as a Business Analyst at Scient.

Overall, Sudhir A. has demonstrated expertise in information and cyber security, strategic consulting, and investment analysis across a range of industries.

Sudhir A. attended the University of Illinois, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with Honors. Sudhir then pursued a Master of Science degree in Engineering at the University of Michigan. Sudhir's educational journey culminated with their enrollment at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and Accounting.