Jimit Gandhi has been recently appointed as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Akasa Air.

Jimit Gandhi has been recently appointed as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Akasa Air. CXO Junction extends heartfelt congratulations to him on this pivotal role.

About: Jimit Gandhi


With over 17 years of expertise, he is a seasoned IT Infrastructure Security Professional leading Security Operations & Delivery at a prominent NBFC. He specializes in crafting IT security frameworks, driving innovative initiatives, and ensuring compliance across BFSI, insurance, and ITES sectors. At Bajaj Finserv Ltd, he oversees PCI-DSS compliance, builds strong security strategies, and architects scalable cloud setups, showcasing his expertise in cyber threat analysis, IT compliance, and infrastructure resilience. Armed with executive education, certifications in Microsoft Azure and AWS, and a pursuit of CKA and CISM credentials, he blends technical prowess with strategic vision. Known for his calm demeanor during crises and adeptness in project management, service delivery, and resource optimization, he consistently aligns technology with business goals, making him a catalyst for secure, innovative, and efficient IT ecosystems.

About his previous roles:

Prior to his current role Jimit Gandhi has held several influential positions. As Head of Operations at cloudxchange.io, he was responsible for cloud security and solutions, managing a team of over 100 professionals and utilizing AWS and Azure technologies to drive innovation. Before that, he served as SOC & IT Operations Team Lead at Accenture, focusing on virtualization and cloud technology. Earlier in his career, at HCL Comnet Limited, he worked as a Security Solution Architect and Onsite Team Leader, where he honed his expertise in security frameworks and leadership, laying the foundation for his strategic approach to IT security and cloud solutions.

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