About me
December 2, 2019 2026-10-10 22:54About me
IMPACT & EXPERIENCE
Building a More Secure Digital Future
Kottaram V Ramesh (KVR) brings extensive experience across cybersecurity, data privacy, automotive cybersecurity, digital forensics and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on building cyber-resilient organisations, skilled professionals and trusted digital ecosystems.
About Kottaram V Ramesh in a nutshell
Cyber Security, Privacy & Technology Leader
Winner of iDEX Open Challenge
SkillsDA under the leadership of Kottaram V Ramesh has bagged as winner in IDEX MHA 14C DISC 9 challenge 28. Thank youIDEX and DIO team for the opportunity . We continue to innovate and excel in providing an experiential learning platform towards improving capacity building for a cyber secure Bharat
The iDEX Open Challenge is an initiative of iDEX – DIO aimed at promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the defense sector
Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC 9)
With the new age of digitization and growth in cyber technologies, Cyber security related threats and challenges are not limited to the digital world but have become a matter of National Security. Cyberspace is a continuously evolving technology area. Ministry of Defence, Government of India, strives to stay ahead of cutting-edge technologies and promote innovation and research & development in the Indian industry, in the cyber domain.
Winner – Cybersecurity & Cybercrime Investigation Courseware (IDEX / DIO)
SkillsDA is proud to be the Winner of the Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Investigation Courseware Challenge under IDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) and the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO).
Our solution was selected as the winning entry for the MHA–I4C DISC 9 Challenge No. 28, recognising SkillsDA’s capability in developing advanced, mission-ready training content for national cyber defence and cybercrime investigation.
This award highlights our commitment to:
- Strengthening India’s digital security ecosystem
- Delivering high-quality cyber investigation training
- Supporting defence and homeland security initiatives with innovative, scalable learning solutions
We are honoured to be recognised by IDEX/DIO and remain dedicated to building world-class cybersecurity capacity for the nation
IoTSF Cybersecurity Leadership Award 2024 – London
Under the leadership of Kottaram V Ramesh, SkillsDA Cybersecurity was honoured with the IoTSF Cybersecurity Leadership Award 2024 for its contribution to advancing IoT cybersecurity and strengthening secure digital ecosystems.
Presented at the TechWorks Gala Dinner & Awards, Royal Lancaster, London, on 4 December 2024, the award recognises SkillsDA’s work in cybersecurity innovation and its contribution to building resilient digital infrastructure.
Mr. John Moor, Managing Director of the IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF), accepted the award on behalf of SkillsDA.
Winner of the Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0 : Securing Next-Generation Biometric Systems
Kottaram V Ramesh and his team were honoured as Winners of the Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0 for their innovative solution focused on securing next-generation biometric systems.
The Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0 is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), implemented in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and MyGov, aimed at identifying and promoting innovative cybersecurity solutions that strengthen India’s digital resilience.
The winning solution was recognised for its innovation, scalability and effectiveness in addressing real-world cybersecurity challenges, with strong relevance to national cybersecurity and data protection objectives
Hosting CERT-In Samvaad 2025
Under the leadership of Kottaram V. Ramesh, SkillsDA successfully hosted CERT-In Samvaad 2025, the Annual Conference of CERT-In Empanelled Auditing Organizations, held from 19–21 May 2025 at Radisson Blu Temple Bay Resort, Mamallapuram.
The three-day conference brought together approximately 350 delegates from government bodies and private-sector organisations empanelled with CERT-In, providing a platform for knowledge exchange, professional engagement and collaboration across India’s cybersecurity auditing community.
The conference was inaugurated in the presence of distinguished leaders, including representatives from MeitY, the Government of Tamil Nadu, IIT Madras, SETS and CERT-In, alongside Mr. Kottaram V. Ramesh, Managing Director, SkillsDA.
Leadership Behind the Event
KVR’s leadership in bringing together key stakeholders from government, academia and the cybersecurity industry reflects his commitment to cybersecurity capacity building, collaboration and strengthening India’s cyber-resilience ecosystem.
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Recognition, Leadership & Affiliations
Recognition & Leadership
- National Cyber Security Scholar
- Chairman, CERT-In Automotive Cybersecurity Working Group
- Winner, Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0 — Securing Next-Generation Biometric Systems
- IoTSF Cybersecurity Leadership Award 2024 — recognised through SkillsDA
- Speaker at 100+ institutions
- Host of CERT-In Samvaad 2025 — hosted by SkillsDA
Professional & Institutional Roles
- Founder & Managing Director, INGU’s Knowledge Academy Pvt. Ltd. (SkillsDA)
- Director, Cambrian SkillsDA Technologies & Consultancy Services LLP
- Director, Automotive Cybersecurity Foundation (ACRF) — Section 8 Company
- Expert Member, Board of Studies, Anna University
- Expert Member, Board of Studies, Thiruvalluvar University
- Expert Member, Academic Council, D.G. Vaishnav College
- Expert Member, QMS / IQAC, various institutions
- Former Vice Chairman, India–Thai Business Association, Bangkok
- Former Advisor to the President, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Founder, Managing Director and CVO
Area of Expertise
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