Educational foundation at M.E.S College of Arts Commerce & Science, qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2006, articleship at Deloitte. With a career spanning over 22 years, garnered extensive experience in finance and accounting sector, worked with KPMG, EY, & various professional/academic institutions like The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI), Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Bengaluru, ICFAI Business School (IBS Bengaluru), Jain University, Christ University, Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP), Goa Institute of Management, etc. 🔨 Expertise & Experience:While at KPMG India in Bengaluru as part of the Accounting Advisory Services team, was honoured with awards such as 'Rising Star' and 'Above and Beyond', acknowledging contributions to various multinational client projects. At IBS Bengaluru, faculty member role for MBA students was celebrated by honouring with the 'IBSAF Best Teacher Award'. Additionally, talents extend to the arts, with several awards in painting competitions at state, national, and international levels, alongside achievements in quizzes, debates, and other scholastic activities. Consulting portfolio encompasses a wide range of projects in Accounting Advisory, particularly in areas related to US GAAP, IFRS, and Ind AS Convergence and Compliance. Possess extensive expertise in devising learning solutions across various disciplines, including accounting, finance, costing, and management, as well as in technical subjects such as Accounting Standards. Additionally, Empanelled with a multinational firm, to deliver insightful technical sessions on IFRS, US GAAP, and Ind AS.Involved in bridging the academia-corporate evident in the initiatives for commerce students, focusing on roles like Analyst, Executive, Consultant, and Audit Assistant. Conducted various Management and Faculty Development Programs at academic institutions and universities. A notable project includes the conception and execution of training programs for Non-Executive Directors of Government of Karnataka entities, delivered in Kannada.Current Focus:Consulting and Upskilling initiatives for students, corporates, and business owners in the finance domain. Current Projects include providing ‘Data Insights’ that are multi-domain PowerBI Insights on Finance and HR, and a personally curated course called ‘Finance Role Readiness Program (FRRP)’, designed to equip students with industry-relevant skills, offered in English and regional languages which simulates financial services industry scenarios in excel.