GLASTONBURY, CT, November 17, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Avinash Kumar has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Kumar has established himself as a leading expert in cybersecurity, demonstrating a remarkable ability to manage complex technical environments and lead large teams. Since 2023, he has served as service delivery manager at NexTurn, where he is responsible for overseeing a team of 80 professionals working around the clock to support infrastructure operations at a major manufacturing company. His role encompasses taking status updates from team leads, ensuring the cloud environment remains operational and secure, supporting applications and providing database administrative support. He also implements vulnerability management activities and addresses IT operational issues promptly. His leadership extends to brainstorming service improvements with company leadership, ensuring that internal services and infrastructure are robustly protected.

In addition to his managerial responsibilities, Mr. Kumar has also been a core partner and cybersecurity architect at NexTurn since 2021. Prior to joining his current firm, he was a product manager at Sherpas Cyber Security Group from 2018 to 2021. During this period, he made a significant impact in the cybersecurity product sector, notably presenting his work to the principal secretaries of various departments of the Indian government.

For the preceding two years, Mr. Kumar served as a senior security consultant at Sherpas Cyber Security Group. His earlier experience includes serving as a test analyst at Infosys from 2015 to 2016 and as a test engineer at the same firm from 2011 to 2014. His dedication and performance during this time earned him the Domain Champ Award in 2014, recognizing his outstanding contributions.

Mr. Kumar's academic achievements have been instrumental in his professional success, earning a master's degree in cybersecurity from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in 2022. Balancing rigorous coursework with demanding project responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic tested his limits both mentally and physically; nevertheless, he completed his studies successfully, a feat he regards as one of his most notable accomplishments. His advanced education provided him with cutting-edge knowledge that has directly informed his work in cybersecurity leadership roles.

Mr. Kumar also holds a Bachelor of Technology in electrical, electronics and communications engineering from Jaypee University of Information Technology, which he completed in 2011. This foundational education sparked his interest in technology and security, setting him on a path toward specialization in cybersecurity. He also holds credentials through several professional certifications, including the cyber assurance intermediate-level professional certification in cybersecurity and a global certificate in product management from Accredian.

Reflecting on his journey, Mr. Kumar attributes much of his success to the unwavering support of his parents, who ensured he had every opportunity despite challenges. He also acknowledges the mentorship provided by leaders at Infosys and by founding partners at both past and current organizations. Inspired by these influences, he is committed to mentoring others within his team, fostering their growth and development.

In his personal life, Mr. Kumar enjoys playing cricket, spending quality time with his son and playing their PlayStation and Xbox games. He also maintains connections within his community through civic work with the Akshaya Patra Foundation.

Mr. Kumar's industry excellence was recognized when he received the CEO Award for Excellence from NexTurn in 2024. As he looks toward the future, he aims to help grow NexTurn into an organization of substantial scale while maintaining its commitment to quality service for clients worldwide. Personally, he is passionate about supporting underprivileged communities by creating opportunities for others to realize their potential, an extension of the values that have guided him throughout his own journey.

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