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Kishan Kendre has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of information security. Kishan is currently working as the Head of Information Security at Blue Star Limited since 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Global Head of Information Security at SUN PHARMA from 2021 to 2023. Kishan also held the position of Senior Manager at ADITYA BIRLA FINANCIAL SHARED SERVICES LIMITED in 2021.

Kishan Kendre has experience as a Project Manager at KGA Group DMCC from 2020 to 2021, where they were responsible for handling the development and maintenance of information security policies and guidelines. Kishan also managed vendor procurement and budget planning for security solutions.

From 2016 to 2020, Kishan Kendre worked as the General Manager of Information Risk Management at RELIANCE CORPORATE IT PARK LIMITED. Kishan developed and implemented enterprise security strategies and frameworks, as well as various security policies and standards.

Prior to that, they served as a Sr. Technical Account Manager at Symantec from 2012 to 2016, providing security services to premium critical businesses. Kishan also worked as a Sr. Engineer in Security Management at Wipro Ltd. - India from 2010 to 2012, where they were responsible for monitoring security events.

Kishan Kendre started their career as a Technical Associate at Tech Mahindra in 2009 and worked on successful implementation of Oracle Internet Directory in EtisalatDB Production Environment. Kishan also worked as an Executive in Information Security at Reliance Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd. from 2006 to 2009, where they conducted information security reviews.

Overall, Kishan Kendre has demonstrated a strong background in information security with expertise in developing strategies, implementing frameworks, and managing security operations.

Kishan Kendre has a Bachelor's degree in Electronics from S.G.G.S CoE Nanded, which they obtained from 1998 to 2002. Kishan also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology from Symbiosis University Pune, achieved from 2009 to 2013. Kishan Kendre has obtained various certifications, including CyberArk Certified Trustee, Design Thinking: Understanding the Process, COBITĀ® 5 Foundation Certificate, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ITILĀ® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, QualysGuard Certified Specialist certification for Vulnerability Management, and Symantec Technical Specialist (STS) ā€“ SEP.