Dhiren Kirtikar

Dhiren Kirtikar is an accomplished technology professional with extensive experience spanning over three decades across various sectors, including government and private industry. Currently serving as a Sr. Principal at BAE Systems, Inc. since October 2021, Dhiren previously held roles as a Data Architect and Enterprise Architect at CALIBRE Systems, Inc., focusing on the Department of Defense, and as a Senior Lead Technologist at Booz Allen Hamilton. Earlier career highlights include significant contributions as a Data Architect and DBA at GSS Inc. for the FDA, and critical technical positions at companies such as Nextel, Ford Motor Company, and Patni Computer Systems. Dhiren holds a Master’s degree in Cloud Computing Architecture from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a PG Diploma in Management, along with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Mumbai.