Area of Expertise: IT, Risk & Cybersecurity
Kalyanaraman K is a seasoned technology and risk management leader with over two decades of professional experience across technology risk, governance, business continuity, cybersecurity, cloud assurance, and technology transformation. He currently serves as Managing Director at Protiviti India, leading the firm’s Chennai office and driving technology and risk management initiatives across South India.
His expertise focuses on helping organizations strengthen operational, business, and cyber resilience while leveraging technology to enable business transformation. His work spans Technology Risk & Governance, Continuity & Resiliency, Cloud Assurance, IT Risk Management, Service Management, Technology Transformation, and Enterprise Solutions.
Areas of Expertise
- Technology Risk & Governance
- Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience
- Business Continuity & Operational Resilience
- Cloud Assurance & IT Risk Management
- Technology Transformation
- IT Service Management
- Enterprise Risk & Controls
- Business Resilience & Risk Management
Career & Academic Highlights
- Currently serves as Managing Director at Protiviti India, leading the Chennai office and its technology and risk management practice in South India.
- Previously served as Managing Director at Protiviti Middle East for over 12 years, based in the UAE.
- Held senior consulting roles with Moore Stephens Consulting and KPMG in Kuwait, followed by experience with Ernst & Young in India.
- Began his professional career with GIO Sanmar as Senior Accountant and Ashok Leyland as Internal Auditor, building a strong foundation in finance, audit, controls, and risk management.
- Holds Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) qualification from ICWAI.
- Holds Com. in Commerce and Statistics from the University of Madras.
- Certified in CRISC (Risk and Information Systems Control), CISSP, CISM, CISA, and Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP).
- Brings extensive international consulting experience across India, the Middle East, and South Asia, with a focus on strengthening organizational resilience and enabling businesses to navigate evolving technology and risk landscapes.