Graden D'Souza

Graden D'Souza has had a diverse work experience in the field of Information Technology. Graden started their career at Star News in 2003 as a Sr. Executive, where they were responsible for the installation, configuration, and administration of servers and network equipment. After working at Star News for two years, they joined Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group) - Times NOW in 2005 as an Assistant Manager in the IT department. In this role, they were involved in the installation and maintenance of broadcast and corporate IT setups. Finally, in 2007, Graden joined 9X Media Pvt. Ltd. as a General Manager in the IT department. Over the years, they progressed to the roles of Assistant Vice President and eventually Vice President, taking on responsibilities such as strategic planning and managing IT operations.

Graden D'Souza's education history starts with completing their SSC (Secondary School Certificate) at St. Francis D'Assisi High School in India, from the year 1983 to 1996. Graden then pursued an HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) at Bhavans College from 1996 to 1998, with a focus on Science.

In 1998, Graden enrolled at the University of Mumbai, where they pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electronics and Tele-Communication. Graden successfully completed their undergraduate studies in 2002.

Later, in 2008, Graden pursued a PGDBA (Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration) degree in E-Business Management (IT) at Welingkar Institute of Management, which they completed in 2010.

In terms of certifications, Graden obtained various additional certifications to enhance their skill set. In August 2021, they completed the "Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance" certification from Coursera, and also became a "Certified Cyber Security Professional™" through Global Tech Council. In May 2020, they obtained a certification in Digital Marketing from Google Digital Garage.

Furthermore, Graden has also mentioned certifications such as CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), MCSA Messaging (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Messaging), and MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert), but specific details regarding the months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.