Governing risk across AI, cloud & quantum.

I had the opportunity to mentor Yash while he worked with a team to create a report and presentation about impactful threats to AWS infrastructure and the best ways to monitor and prevent them. This team of interns went above and beyond in outlining the most impactful threats, why those threats matter, how to prevent them, and which log sources to use to monitor for them. Throughout the process, Yash asked meaningful questions in order to make the work and he and the others put into this be tailored to our environment. The audience of this report is both technical stakeholders and leadership, and the report is both very readable and provides actionable information with technical backing. The research and knowledge that was put into this report is noticeable, and I believe that Yash will be an asset to any team he joins due to his ability to problem solve and communicate with impact.

I teamed with Yash on multiple privacy workstreams during our time together at Capgemini, where his ability to solve problems and deliver tangible results consistently stood out. He took ownership of crafting Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) that captured every minute detail about data processing, and of leading Privacy Impact Assessments that clearly surfaced critical risks for engagement leadership. His work made a significant contribution to Capgemini’s overall compliance efforts with the GDPR. Yash’s knack for translating complex privacy regulations into clear, actionable insights made a positive impact in leadership discussions. His attention to detail and contextual awareness consistently elevated the quality of deliverables. Beyond his own responsibilities, he actively mentored teammates across regions, resolved challenges, and upskilled coworkers, which demonstrated his leadership capabilities. In every interaction, Yash brought analytical rigor, accountability, and a client-first mindset, making him a high-impact professional I would be eager to work with again.

I had the pleasure of working with Yash at PwC on a Managed Security Services project where I served as Project Manager. Yash led the Cyber Governance workstream and his contributions have truly made a lasting impact on our firm’s cyber strategy service offerings. One notable achievement was the development of topic-specific systems security policies that, within a quarter of enforcement, drove significant risk reduction, improved regulatory compliance, reduced new findings in third-party audits, shortened vulnerability closure times, and embedded security into the organization’s culture. His profound understanding of client’s business objectives, technical infrastructure, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory landscape were truly instrumental in drafting effective policies. He combined technical expertise with strong collaboration, working effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. His clear and confident communication with client leadership ensured alignment and built trust. His ability to plan strategically, commitment to excellence, and dedication toward pushing the boundaries of what’s possible set the tone of the project that promises to drive impactful change. I would recommend Yash for any role requiring deep cybersecurity knowledge, client engagement, and the ability to deliver sustained outcomes in challenging environments. He has been an incredibly valuable asset to PwC!

Yash was my student in the newly created "Information Technology Principles" course at the Kelley School. That course was open for both Cybersecurity Risk Management MS students and MS in IT Management students. Yash exceled in the course. His assignments were outstanding and he was very involved in our optional live sessions (the course was mostly asynchronous but with live sessions every two weeks). He displayed a great amount of knowledge about all the topics that we covered and he was very proficient in our discussions during the live sessions, showing a great passion for learning. Despite his young age, Yash comes across as an experienced professional, someone who could be a great asset in areas related to the cybersecurity and IT management.