Ajay Kumar

Ajay Kumar is a highly experienced professional in IT management and cyber security, currently serving as Principal Security Assurance at Ofgem since July 2022, with previous roles including Principal Security Advisor and Senior Cyber Advisor. Prior to Ofgem, Ajay held the position of Director at PION SOLUTIONS LIMITED from September 2015 to July 2023, providing expert consultancy services. Ajay's background also includes significant contributions as a Cyber Security Regulatory Consultant and Cyber Security Consultant at National Grid from September 2015 to June 2022, where responsibilities involved leading business analysis and consultancy. Earlier in the career, Ajay worked at Wipro Technologies from July 2005 to August 2015, where experiences ranged from Senior Software Engineer to Team Lead, focusing on web application development, database design, and programming. Educational qualifications include an Engineer's Degree in Information Technology Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and a current pursuit of an MSc in Cyber Security at De Montfort University.