Leadership Team

Experienced Leadership Behind Practical Cybersecurity Delivery

Meet the leadership and team members supporting eDefend's consulting, cybersecurity, compliance and managed-service delivery.

Sanjay Chawan, CEO and Co-Founder of eDefend Technologies

Sanjay Chawan

CEO & Co-FounderHead - Strategy, Client Advisory & Business Growth

Neeraj Ambikar, Chief Delivery Officer and Co-Founder of eDefend Technologies

Neeraj Ambikar

Chief Delivery Officer (CDO) & Co-FounderHead - Technology Services, Delivery & Customer Success

Amit Gujar, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of eDefend Technologies

Amit Gujar

COO & Co-FounderHead - Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Gauri Saple, Head of Cybersecurity and GRC Advisory at eDefend Technologies

Gauri Saple

Head - Cybersecurity & GRC Advisory

Gauri Wahab, Manager – IT Sales & Business Development at eDefend Technologies

Gauri Wahab

Manager – IT Sales & Business Development

Jyotsna Bhorgay, Manager of People and Business Operations at eDefend Technologies

Jyotsna Bhorgay

Manager - People & Business Operations

What Sets Us Apart

IT and Cybersecurity Consulting Built Around Business Priorities

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Business-First Approach

We align technology, security and compliance with your business priorities, not just technical requirements.

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Deep, Cross-Functional Expertise

With 90+ years of cumulative experience, we bring together expertise across IT, cybersecurity, governance, infrastructure and business functions.

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Practical Execution

From assessment and strategy to implementation and managed services, we help turn recommendations into measurable outcomes.

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Integrated Approach

We look across people, processes, technology, data and compliance to identify risks and strengthen overall resilience.

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Vendor-Neutral Advisory

We focus on your requirements and recommend the right-fit technologies and solutions, rather than leading with a specific product.

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Managed for Long-Term Resilience

Our relationship does not end with implementation. Through managed security, infrastructure and compliance services, we provide ongoing support, monitoring, improvement and guidance to help keep your environment secure and resilient.

Our Direction

Vision, Mission and Commitment

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Our Vision

To be a trusted Technology Consulting and cybersecurity partner, helping organizations build secure, resilient and future-ready businesses.

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Our Mission

To simplify technology, security and compliance through practical consulting, effective solutions and managed services that deliver lasting business value.

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Our Commitment

We are committed to delivering trusted advice, practical execution and ongoing support, helping our clients stay secure, compliant, resilient and ready for what’s next.

Professional Credentials

Certifications & Professional Credentials

Expertise Backed by Recognized Industry Credentials

eDefend’s team brings together professionals with diverse technology, cybersecurity, governance and compliance expertise.

Team members hold one or more recognized industry certifications, supporting our ability to work across information security, privacy, IT service management, business continuity, auditing and cybersecurity.

Professional cybersecurity, governance, compliance and technology credentials
ISO 27001 Implementor and Lead Auditor
ISO 27701:2019 Implementor and Lead Auditor
ISO 20000-1:2018 Certified Lead Auditor
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Lead Auditor
ISO 22302:2019 Certified Lead Auditor
HIPAA-HITRUST Certified Assessor
CISA
CEH V12
CISSP
Certified Expertise. Practical Execution.

Our strength comes from combining recognized professional credentials with practical experience across cybersecurity, governance, compliance, technology and business operations.

A Partnership Around Resilience

Let’s Build a More Secure and Compliant Business Environment.

Start with a focused security conversation around your current risks, compliance priorities and resilience goals.

About eDefend

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about eDefend, our experience, delivery model and ongoing support.

eDefend specializes in IT consulting, cybersecurity, governance and compliance, cloud security, data protection, business continuity and managed services.

The eDefend team brings 90+ years of cumulative experience across IT consulting, information and data security, technology, governance and business functions.

eDefend combines a business-first, vendor-neutral approach with cross-functional expertise, practical execution and ongoing managed support.

Yes. eDefend supports organizations from assessment and strategy through implementation and ongoing managed services.

Yes. eDefend provides managed security, infrastructure and compliance services focused on monitoring, improvement, guidance and long-term resilience.