Instructor Profile
Name: Dr. Anand Handa, Postdoctoral Fellow and Senior Research Engineer at C3iHub, IIT Kanpur
About:
Dr. Anand Handa is the Senior Vice President of Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) at C3i, IIT Kanpur. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at C3i, specializing in malware analysis, memory forensics, and intrusion detection systems (IDS). He earned his Ph.D. from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University and is a Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst as well as a CompTIA Security+ certified professional. His research interests include malware analysis, memory forensics, IDS, and DevSecOps project pipelines. At C3i, Dr. Handa has led numerous collaborative projects with public and private sectors to establish analysis pipelines for cybersecurity engines. Additionally, he teaches cybersecurity courses at various IITs and corporations. Dr. Handa has published over 25 papers in prestigious journals, edited two books, and co-authored five chapters in the field of cybersecurity.
Name: Mr. Laxminarayan G, Global Head of Al & Transformation, Cyient
About:
Laxminarayanan G is a prominent leader in AI and digital transformation, currently the Global Head of AI & Transformation at a global engineering services company. With a rich background in management consulting, he has spearheaded AI and analytics initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, excelling in digital strategy and large-scale transformations. He blends strategic insight with technical expertise to tackle complex business challenges. He is dedicated to mentoring professionals and students, offering career guidance and structured development plans. His commitment to education includes conducting workshops, career discussions, and training programs to help individuals prepare for successful corporate careers.
