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Mr. Nandi Dharma Kishore
Founder and CEO - Ashtaksha Labs Private Limited, Bangalore, India
Summary of Professional Experience and Achievements
Our Founder and CEO, Mr. Nandi Dharma Kishore H.N, has a distinguished and impactful career in Cybersecurity and Technology Leadership, spanning over two decades across global and Indian enterprises. Most recently, he served as Assistant Vice President at K7 Computing, Bangalore, where he led the Threat Control Lab from July 2017 to March 2023. In this role, he spearheaded Anti-Malware Research and Product Development initiatives, led cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge security technologies, and contributed to published patents. Prior to this, he held the position of Director of IoT Security Operations and Research at Subex Limited, where he established the IoT-Security Research Lab and devised innovative strategies to safeguard next-generation connected devices, reinforcing Subex’s position in global IoT security. His international experience includes his tenure as Senior Security Manager – Platform Research at Samsung Electronics, South Korea, where he managed Visual Display Platform Security from 2013 to 2016 and contributed to patented security innovations within the Samsung ecosystem. Earlier in his career, he served as Senior Research Scientist at McAfee Labs, Bangalore, from 2004 to 2012, leading core Anti-Malware R&D, which resulted in the successful grant of four U.S. patents.
Mr. Nandi Dharma Kishore H.N has been an active contributor to Intellectual Property throughout his career, with four granted U.S. patents (Nos. 9015829, 8869272, 8640242, 9571520) during his time at McAfee Inc., and three additional published patents with Samsung Electronics, K7 Computing, and Ashtaksha Labs. He is a recognized figure in the global cybersecurity community and a frequent Keynote Speaker, Panelist, and Chairperson at prestigious forums including the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), Association of Antivirus Asia Researchers (AVAR), Cyber Security Summit, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and Techceleration 2023 by the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM).
In the academic and research space, Mr. Kishore has mentored Ph.D. scholars from IIT Madras and B. Tech students from IIT Bombay and is actively guiding research scholars in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) across various academic institutions. His commitment to advancing education and industry collaboration is reflected through his roles on multiple advisory bodies. He is a Member of the Skill Advisory Committee for Emerging Technologies at the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), a Member of the Research Advisory Board at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, and a Member of the Academic Council at Global Academy of Technology, Bengaluru.
Mr. Kishore holds a Master of Applied Science in Information Technology from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne, Australia, a Pre-Ph.D. qualification from MS Ramaiah Advanced Studies, Bengaluru, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), India. This unique blend of leadership in product innovation, academic mentorship, and intellectual property contribution positions him as a prominent thought leader in the Techno-Academic sector.
CS. Sharmila B.A
Director - Ashtaksha Labs Private Limited, Bangalore, India
Summary of Academic Profile and Expertise
With a strong academic foundation comprising M.Com, ACS, Grad. CMA, and (CA) qualifications, all pursued and attained in India through nationally recognized and highly regulated professional institutions, the director brings over a decade of extensive experience in finance and commerce.Their career spans a wide spectrum of responsibilities including financial strategy and planning, auditing and assurance, direct and indirect taxation, corporate and commercial law, governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, risk management, and high-impact business advisory.
At Ashtaksha Labs, the director plays a critical leadership role in safeguarding and strengthening the organization’s financial health. They oversee end-to-end financial operations, ensure the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of financial records, and establish robust internal controls and compliance mechanisms aligned with statutory and regulatory standards. Beyond operational oversight, they actively contribute to strategic decision-making by translating financial data into actionable insights, supporting leadership with informed forecasts, budgeting, and long-term financial planning.
With a balanced approach that combines financial prudence, governance excellence, and strategic foresight, the director enables sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and risk-aware expansion. Their ability to align financial discipline with the company’s innovation-driven vision plays a key role in positioning Ashtaksha Labs for long-term stability, scalability, and stakeholder confidence.
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