About Us

With over 8,000 forensic investigations across corporate fraud, cybercrime, insider threats, and cross-border breaches, Dr. Makarand Wagh leads Aetheris’ forensic intelligence vertical with surgical precision and legal foresight. A former Class One law enforcement officer and a PhD in Cyber Forensics, he is the mind behind protocols like Custody Extract a structured method for secure digital evidence acquisition and the Sworn Seal Ceremony, a proprietary framework ensuring legal sanctity of digital artifacts. Dr. Wagh’s approach is not merely reactive. He decodes incidents, identifies root causes, and embeds preventive intelligence into systems transforming how businesses perceive and prepare for digital risk. Whether it’s breach reconstruction, expert testimony, or boardroom briefings, Dr. Wagh delivers one outcome consistently: clarity in chaos, and credibility in every byte of evidence.

An ex-law enforcement officer, Dr. Santosh Wagh blends deep investigative insight with technical and legal mastery to lead Aetheris’s most critical cyber forensic missions. With global exposure and collaboration with major investigative agencies, he brings unmatched credibility to every case. Dr. Wagh holds an Engineering degree in Electronics, an LLB, and a PhD in Cyber Forensics, a rare academic spectrum that allows him to approach cyber investigations with both precision and legal foresight. At Aetheris, he has architected forensic processes that are not only technically sound but legally indestructible. From Digital Forensic Readiness Assessments (DFRA) to IT policy reviews and techno-legal NDAs, he ensures that evidence integrity is never compromised, from collection to courtroom. A committed cyber wellness promoter, Dr. Wagh conducts national and international trainings, cybercrime awareness sessions, and seminars to build public and corporate resilience. His services span gap assessments, digital forensic audits, and strategic cyber policy guidance, all focused on prevention, preparedness, and legal defensibility. His mission is clear: Engineer evidence that stands up to trial. Prevent flawed processes. Empower organizations to stay legally and digitally secure.

Nivedita is the strategic lens through which every Aetheris investigation gains structure, depth, and clarity. An IIM alumna with blockchain expertise from IIT Kanpur, she brings a rare mix of process thinking, behavioural insight, and client strategy to digital forensics. She leads the design of investigative systems from evidence structuring to AI-based pattern analysis ensuring each case is decoded not just technically, but psychologically and strategically. Her deep understanding of human behaviour enables Aetheris to uncover motive, manipulation, and internal threat patterns with greater precision a perspective that elevates the quality of every report. As the front face for client relationships, she ensures that communication is clear, trust is built, and each customer journey is anchored in credibility, insight, and confidence. Her value lies in transforming raw findings into narratives that resonate with CXOs, courts, and compliance teams making her a vital force in how Aetheris delivers forensic impact.

Ganesh brings a rare blend of business vision, financial acumen, and strategic clarity to the forensic domain helping clients see beyond the breach and into the broader impact on their brand, leadership, and future. With a strong foundation in finance, capital strategy, and public positioning, he guides clients through the high-stakes aftermath of incidents aligning forensic insights with investor expectations, regulatory perception, and long-term business continuity. Clients value Ganesh for his ability to make complex risk landscapes understandable, to help them communicate with confidence at boardrooms, press rooms, and stakeholder tables. He doesn’t just represent Aetheris he becomes a trusted voice for clients, connecting the dots between what happened, what it means, and how to move forward with strength and clarity.