Academic background

My education spans computer science, human resource management, and business management. I completed my doctorate in computer science with research in image forensics.

Doctorate

PhD in Computer Science, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, February 2021

My doctoral thesis, Passive Blind Image Forensics Using Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Quantum Machine Learning Techniques, investigated methods for detecting image manipulation without relying on prior knowledge of the original image.

Master’s and postgraduate qualifications

  • Master of Business Studies, Human Resource Management, University of Pune, April 2011. Ranked first.
  • Master of Science, Computer Science, University of Pune, June 2010. Topped the college.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, Marketing, University of Pune, April 2010. Ranked first.

The combination of technical and management education informs how I approach cybersecurity: as both a technical discipline and an organizational practice.