Kalpana Gunasekaran

Kalpana Gunasekaran is an experienced professional in operations and information governance with a focus on data privacy, security, and quality assurance. Currently serving as Associate Director at IQVIA since July 2019, Kalpana has developed and implemented a data governance framework to comply with ISO27001:2013 standards and GDPR, ensuring secure handling of patient data. Prior experience includes roles as Quality Assurance Manager at TalkTalk, where compliance with GDPR was emphasized, and Quality Assurance Engineer at PPL, where testing and defect management were key responsibilities. Kalpana's career spans several companies, including GSK and Tata Consultancy Services, where expertise in business intelligence and software quality assurance was cultivated. Kalpana holds a Master of Technology in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Pondicherry University.