Avishkar Nikum

Avi is a distinguished cybersecurity leader with over 12 years of experience addressing complex strategic challenges for Fortune 500 companies across diverse industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and non-profit. As a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), he has led numerous high-impact projects, such as a critical cybersecurity overhaul for a major US retail bank that averted millions of dollars in potential fines, and revamping security operations for a crucial electronic platforms. Avi excelled in program management, improving Cyber KPIs for major finance clients, and unifying cybersecurity controls for multiple compliance standards. As the Founder and CEO of TechnoTronic Pvt. Ltd., he has the development of consumer digital security and privacy enhancement services. Avi holds an MS in Computer Science from New York University and a BE in Information Technology from the University of Pune. His leadership extends beyond the corporate realm, reaching over tens of thousands of end-users with live cybersecurity awareness sessions, as well as mentoring hundreds of professionals and students. Additionally, Avi has been an angel investor for multiple startups where he helps founders solidify their business strategy to make a long-lasting impact in the markets.