Dr. Karan Kumar
Dr. Karan Kumar is an Indian IT Risk & Compliance professional with over 24 years of cross-industry experience in information security, enterprise risk management, governance, business continuity, and cyber resilience. Currently serving as Senior Manager – Risk & Compliance at Microland, he is known for his thought leadership, books on risk management, and training delivered to organizations such as the Indian Army.
Early Life
Born on 23 November 1977 in Mormugao, Goa, India, Dr. Karan Kumar developed an early interest in technology, governance, and security. His academic journey and extensive certifications reflect his lifelong dedication to structured learning and professional excellence.
Education
- Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), Risk Management – Swiss School of Business and Management, Geneva (2022–2025)
- MBA – Universitas 21, Singapore (2005–2007)
- Post Graduate Diploma in IT (PGDIT) – University of Mysore (2004–2005)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Delhi University (1996–2000)
Certifications
Dr. Kumar holds multiple global certifications, including:
- Certified ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer (DNV)
- Certified ISO 31000 Risk Management
- Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner in Project Management (EXIN)
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) – DRI International
- Certified Business Resilience Professional & Manager (BRCCI, Canada)
- Sun Certified System Administrator Solaris 7.0 (SCSA)
- Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA)
- Certified ISO 27001 ISMS Implementation (BSI Solution Ltd. UK)
- Certified IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
- TOGAF 9 Trained
- Certified BS7799 Lead Auditor (BSI Solution Ltd. UK)
- Six Sigma Green Belt (TUV SUD South Asia P. Ltd.)
- BCS Professional Member (MBCS), British Computer Society, UK
- NCSC-Certified Cyber Incident Planning and Response Trained
Career
Over his two-decade career, Dr. Karan Kumar has advised major global companies including IBM, AXA, Airtel, and CSC. He specializes in securing complex IT environments, managing enterprise-wide risks, and aligning compliance frameworks with business strategy.
As a certified leadership coach trained by John Mattone and Marshall Goldsmith, he integrates executive coaching with technical leadership. He also holds the titles of Certified Master Coach (CMC) and NLP practitioner, having trained under Rich Litvin.
Currently at Microland, he leads governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives, conducting risk assessments and advising leadership teams on cyber resilience.
Books
Dr. Karan Kumar is the author of three books available on Amazon:
- Self Reflect Then Lead
- The A-Z of Practical Risk Management
- Risk Intelligence: A Guide to Effective Enterprise Risk Management
Achievements
- Invited Chief Guest and Speaker on Cyber Resilience (March 2022)
- International Leadership Excellence Award – International Ambassadors Meet 2025, Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, New Delhi
- Recognized in over 100+ media outlets including ANI, Business Standard, Google News, The Tribune, and Dailyhunt.
- Appointed Course Reviewer for “Trusted AI Safety Knowledge” certification program, Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), June 2025.
Philanthropy
Dr. Kumar is recognized for delivering security training to the Indian Army (Signal Corps, Lucknow) and for promoting awareness of cyber resilience and business continuity.
Personal Life
Dr. Karan Kumar lives in India and is known for his hands-on leadership, commitment to continuous learning, and passion for coaching. He speaks at various forums and mentors young professionals in IT risk and governance.
External Links
Contact
- 📞 +91 9739057109
- 📧 mckaran2003@yahoo.com