Pawan Desai

Pawan Desai has extensive work experience in risk consultancy, security and risk mitigation services, and business continuity management. Pawan co-founded MitKat Advisory Services Pvt Ltd and MitKat Global Consulting Pte Ltd, where they served as CEO. Pawan was also a core committee member for ASIS Ahmedabad and Mumbai Chapter and a mentor for the Mumbai Chapter of Founder Institute. Additionally, Pawan has worked as an advisor for AllMiles and as the COO of Mitkat Advisory Services. Pawan has previous experience as the Head of Business Continuity Management and Technical Advisory Services at Mahindra Special Services Group and as a consultant for the same organization. Pawan also has a background in the Indian Navy as a Lieutenant Commander and has worked in various roles in companies like Miranda Tools and Electrotherm (India) Limited.

Pawan Desai has a diverse education history. Pawan pursued their Bachelor of Engineering degree in Metallurgy from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda between 1991 and 1995. After completing their undergraduate studies, Pawan attended Shreyas Vidyalaya in Vadodara and obtained their Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in 1991.

Pawan's education continued with a focus on Marine Engineering at the Naval College Of Engineering, INS Shivaji, in 1998. However, the data provided does not mention the completion of a specific degree in this field.

In 2001, Pawan pursued a Master's in Information Management - MBA at the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), specializing in IT. Pawan successfully completed this program in 2004, further enhancing their knowledge and skills in the field of Information Management.

In 2020, Pawan sought specialized corporate governance training from the Institute of Directors (IoD), specifically in the area of Certified Corporate Directorship. This program familiarized him with independent director roles and responsibilities.

To further develop their leadership skills, Pawan enrolled in the SEED Transformation Programme, an on-the-ground leadership program for established founders and CEOs, at Stanford University Graduate School of Business from 2022 to 2023.

In addition to their formal education, Pawan has obtained various certifications throughout their career. Notably, in 2020, they completed the "High Stakes Leadership" certification from the University of Michigan. Pawan also participated in the "International Security Issues" program offered by the US State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program in 2014.

Furthermore, Pawan has obtained additional certifications related to information security and business continuity planning. These include the "CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional" certification from CISSP and CompTIA Security+ Network+ Server+ Instructor, the "Certified Business Continuity Planner - CBCP" certification from DRI International (Disaster Recovery Institute), and the "Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)" certification from ISACA. Pawan has also achieved certifications related to international standards, such as "ISO 22301 LA" and "ISO 27001 LA" from the International Organization for Standardization.

Pawan's commitment to continuous learning is evident through their enrollment in workshops and mentorship programs. In 2022, they completed the "Eureka! 22 Mentor Onboarding" program offered by E-Cell, IIT Bombay. In 2021, they participated as a guest faculty member at the College Of Defence Management, Secunderabad, and completed the "Eureka! 2022 Mentor Gratitude" program offered by E-Cell, IIT Bombay.

Overall, Pawan Desai's education history demonstrates a passion for knowledge and a commitment to acquiring diverse skills and expertise in various fields, ranging from engineering and management to leadership and corporate governance.