Kiran K. is a seasoned finance professional and educator with over 20 years of experience in various roles across banking, academia, and consulting. With expertise in fintech, financial analytics, and corporate finance, he has taught at leading institutions such as IIM Kozhikode, Masters' Union, BITS Pilani, and several others. He specializes in financial modeling, business analytics, and the use of tools such as Excel, R, SPSS, Python, and Tableau.

Kiran’s career began in banking, where he worked with HSBC in various roles, including Associate Vice President in Premier Banking and Senior Financial Planning Manager. He also held leadership roles at PNB MetLife and ING Vysya Life Insurance, where he honed his expertise in financial planning, wealth management, and life insurance.

His academic journey is equally distinguished, with faculty positions at renowned institutions such as IIM Kozhikode, Masters' Union, BITS Pilani, Welingkar Institute, and more. Kiran has served as a faculty member and trainer in fintech, financial analytics, and behavioral finance across India, Singapore, the USA, Japan, and Myanmar. He is also a visiting faculty for various postgraduate programs, including advanced courses in international finance, fintech, and financial engineering.

Kiran's consulting work focuses on tech-driven financial services, drawing from his robust academic foundation and practical experience. He holds a PhD in Corporate Finance (expected completion in 2023) and has earned multiple certifications, including CFA (USA) and CMA (India). His educational background also includes a PGDM from SDM Institute for Management Development and a CAIIB certification from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance.

Currently, he serves as Chief Learning Officer at PAL (Pragyan Learning Academy), where he continues to impart his knowledge to professionals and students alike. Kiran's multidisciplinary expertise and global exposure make him a leading authority in finance, fintech, and analytics.