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Deepak Upadhyay

Co-Founder & COO, Octago Advisory
Strategic Advisor | Digital Transformation Leader | Startup Mentor

Deepak Upadhyay is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Octago Advisory, a new-age consulting firm specializing in Management Consulting, Risk & Compliance Solutions, and Digital Transformation across industries. With over 20 years of experience, Deepak brings deep expertise in data strategy, enterprise automation, regulatory frameworks, and cross-industry digital innovation.

A driving force behind platforms like KnowCRM, KnowBIZ, and KnowRISK, Deepak focuses on delivering scalable SaaS and DaaS solutions that empower businesses to manage risk, compliance, customer relationships, and digital operations more effectively.

Deepak spent 18 years with Dun & Bradstreet India, where he held senior leadership roles, spearheading growth in data strategy, compliance solutions, automation, and global expansion. He scaled the company’s data coverage and export business while driving innovation through RPA, BI tools, and strategic CXO partnerships across industries.

Career Highlights:

Head – Data as-a-Service (D-a-a-S)

Architected enterprise-wide DaaS frameworks enhancing data governance, analytics maturity, and business outcomes.

Director, Dun & Bradstreet India

Led key initiatives in credit intelligence and compliance solutions, strengthening market position and customer trust.

  • Qualifications
    Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
    Integrated Programme in Business Analytics (IPBA),
    Data Science – Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore)
  • Specializations
    Digital Transformation Strategy,Risk & Compliance Frameworks,Data-Driven Decision Systems,Enterprise CRM & Process Automation,Startup Advisory & Mentorship,B2B Consulting in Manufacturing, BFSI, and Services