CIO, CTO, CISO
Resume:
Dr. Nilesh Roy PhD Information Technology (USA)
C CISO, C EH, CISM, CISA, CISSP, JNCIE-SEC, PRINCE2, PMP, CCIE (with Labs). MCSE+I, MCSE A versatile TechLeader transitioning from an IT Engineer in 1996, an Infrastructure Architect (planning and right-sizing Large Data Centers) in 2006, a Group CTO in 2014 to a visionary in CyberSecurity & Regulatory IT Compliance. Flat No. 201, C Wing, Orchid C CHSL.,
Gaurav Valley, Near GCC Club,
Mira Road (East), Mumbai - 401107, India.
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Award-winning cybersecurity strategist and technology leader with 29+ years of global experience driving transformation, resilience, and governance across diverse sectors. Recognized for aligning security mandates with enterprise growth and regulatory objectives. Proven ability to lead C-suite conversations, scale cross-functional teams, and deploy robust defense strategies across hybrid architectures and mission-critical systems. Expertise spans:
• Enterprise security standards and frameworks: ISO 27001/27002/27034, NIST, OWASP Top 10 and ASVS, BSIMM, NERC-CIP, COBIT, FISMA CSA STAR, SOC 2, HITRUST, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS.
• Threat modelling, incident response, and risk mitigation across cloud, on-premise, and SaaS landscapes
• Strategic budgeting, global operations management, and cybersecurity team development
• Board-level advisory experience and cross-border influence through key industry bodies
• Strategic Thinking: Think big yet act focused.
• Taking Ownership: Feel responsible & accountable.
• Analytical Thinking: Stay true to your data.
• Ensuring Alignment: Think differently but work together. Director – CyberSecurity and Customer Success
Led post-sales strategy to align client experience with cyber risk reduction and product adoption. Developed NPS, CLV, churn metrics, while anchoring proactive engagement and advocacy programs for strategic accounts. Advisor to the Board
Drove GTM strategy and client success through architecture alignment and executive advisory across security-focused solutions. Delivered cross-functional synergy with Sales, Pre-Sales, and Delivery for maximum engagement. In this role, I am not just another advisor; I am a trusted ally and visionary, delivering unique and differentiated value to our customers. Through captivating show-and-tell methods such as engaging demos and compelling presentations, I showcase my credibility and eminence in the industry, leaving a lasting impression on potential customers. Vice President - Technology (On a 200 days fixed term contract) Reporting to the Co-Founder and MD Executed end-to-end implementation and technical support frameworks, leading retention, adoption, and post-sales excellence across teams and business functions.
CYBERSECURITY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CORE COMPETENCY
LEADERSHIP ROLES & CAREER HISTORY
Sequretek India Pvt. Ltd. (Role concluded due to heart attack) 06 January 2025 – 10 March 2025 AmbiSure Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 01 December 2023 - 31 December 2024 SM Networks & Solutions Pvt. Ltd. 17 April 2023 - 26 November 2023 SME on BCP and IT Disaster Recovery (On fixed term contract till 31st March 2023) Reporting to Partner Consulted on strategic continuity and cyber resilience for one of India’s top insurers. Realigned DR practices to industry benchmarks and developed audit-ready governance systems. Fintech Unicorn Company was been taken over by CredAvenue and rebranded as Yubi CISO & Vice President - IT Operations Reporting to Co-Founder and CTO. Transformed InfoSec posture through end-to-end lifecycle strategy: policy, audit, risk reduction, DR/BCP, and documentation. Led compliance across GDPR, ISO standards, and stakeholder onboarding. Ranked #1 Most Followed CISO in India on LinkedIn (CXO Junction) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Head of Information Technology. Reporting to COO Built enterprise security frameworks from the ground up. Achieved ISO 27001/9001 certifications, COPC readiness, zero non-compliance during VAPT audits, and seamless governance scaling. Group Chief Technology Officer (Group CTO) - HO + 32 Manufacturing Plant locations. Reporting to Managing Director 4yrs 0months
Group CTO for 3 different industry verticals – Fertilizers, Heavy Engineering and Milk Packaging. Led multi-vertical technology vision and delivery across 32 locations. Spearheaded ERP integrations (SAP S/4HANA, Navision, IFS), ISO & ISMS programs, and centralized analytics platforms. Senior Manager - Technology Management (Reporting to Director) 2yrs 2months I was assisting Barclays Bank Plc. in their strategic restructuring initiatives at India in the capacity of Program Manager with key focus on infrastructure projects (New Fit / Build–out, extending facility, restructuring). Successfully completed six major projects each spanning over 4 months tracked over baseline cost and schedule and advising on technology-enabled transformation programs.
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Spocto Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai 11 October 2021 - 30 November 2022 VGM Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata 01 April 2018 - 30 September 2021 Bhilai Engineering Corporation Ltd., Mumbai 22 April 2014 - 31 March 2018 Barclays Bank PLC. (On 3rd party payroll of Nucsoft Ltd.), Mumbai March 2012 - April 2014 Ernst & Young India LLP 01 December 2022 - 31 March 2023 CAREER HISTORY (CONT’D)
Associate Vice President / Head - Technology (Reporting to CEO) Service Delivery Manager - IT Infrastructure (Internal Promotion) Oct 2007 - Jan 2009 Project Manager - IT Infrastructure Mar 2007 - Oct 2007 Infrastructure Architect (Internal Promotion) Apr 2006 - Mar 2007 Technical Project Manager (Remote Infrastructure Management) Feb 2006 - Apr 2006 Internet Specialist (Asst. Manager) (Internal Promotion) Nov 2000 - Feb 2006 Senior Customer Support Engineer July 1997 - Nov 2000 Customer Support Engineer (hired via Campus selection)
Built and led global teams - Infra & InfoSec (115 direct reports across EMEA)
Zero non-compliance in infrastructure and application VAPT audits
Drove successful ISO, HIPAA, ACA compliance across multiple organizations
Delivered Salesforce.com implementation from greenfield to enterprise rollout
Architected platforms for 24x7 high-availability and complex ERP security integrations
Led strategic vendor management, cross-functional governance, and IT budgeting (CAPEX/OPEX) Award Details University / Board Year
Doctorate
(PhD)
Doctorate in Information Technology (Honoris Causa) Mount Elbert Central
University, USA
2021-2023
CAREER HISTORY (CONT’D)
February 2006 - March 2007 Hexaware Technologies, Mumbai 1yr 2months ACHIEVEMENTS
AWARDS / RECOGNITIONS
February 2009 – February 2012 Nucleus GIS & ITeS Ltd., Mumbai 3yrs 1month March 2007 - January 2009 CapGemini Consulting, Mumbai 1yr 11months July 1997 - February 2006 S. K. International, Mumbai 8yrs 8months June 1996 - July 1997 Datapro InfoWorld, Mumbai 1yr 2months Course Details University / Board Grade Year
PG Certification
Crisis Leadership: Navigating through Difficult
Times.
The 3-day program teaches upper & senior-level
executives how to strategically manage complex
situations where the stakes are high.
Participants learn how to avoid making bad
leadership decisions under pressure and how to
leverage the situation to remind stakeholders,
their teams, and themselves of their core values.
Executives also identify how to learn from a
crisis, walking away better equipped to lead
through the inevitable challenges of tomorrow.
Columbia Business
School
Certificate 2015
Graduation
Bachelor of Engineering:
Electronics and Telecommunication
Mumbai University
67.22%
1992
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1996
12th All India Senior School Certificate Examination
(10+2): Science
C.B.S.E.
72.00%
1990
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1992
10th Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.)
Maharashtra State
Board
66.67%
1981
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1990
C CISO, C EH, CISSP, CISM, CISA, JNCIE-SEC, PRINCE2, PMP, CCIE (with Labs). CCNA, CCNP, MCSE+I, MCSE Total Experience: 29 years 03 months.
Present Location: Mumbai, India.
Last CTC: Can be provided on request.
Expected CTC: 30% rise on last CTC. Negotiable.
Notice Period: None. Can start immediately.
Team Size handled: Largest Team handled 115 direct reports (across entire EMEA region). Date of Birth: 26th May 1975.
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
ADDITIONAL DETAILS - EXPERIENCE, CTC, NOTICE PERIOD, ETC. Below are few volunteer activities aimed at contributing back to the society ICTTF - International Cyber Threat Task Force
Proud Member of ICTTF
Jul 2021 - Present
Cyber threat actors depend on communities of “cyber bad guys” in order to operate, those dark trust networks are a key to their success of establishing a trillion-dollar underground economy. The ICTTF believes “It Takes a Network to Defeat a Network” our mission is to create a community of “cyber good guys” working together to defeat “cyber evil” in all its forms. At ICTTF, we believe this is best achieved through collaboration, innovation and sharing knowledge. Continuous learning is the key weapon against cyber threats and is part of establishing a cyber-secure culture in Organizations and across society.
Della Leaders Club (an invitation only membership club) Global Honorary Member - Security & Cyber Security Committee - Mumbai Chapter Mar 2021 - Present
Della Leaders Club is the World’s 1st Business Platform that brings people together to positively impact the world. A global community of Entrepreneurs, Professionals, & Young Leaders, DLC aims to be a catalyst in transforming a Life of Success into a Life of Significance. In March 2021, I was invited to be an Honorary Committee Member in Security & Cyber Security Committee. This is a volunteer activity aimed at contributing to the industry. CyberEdBoard Community
Executive Member
April 2021 – Present
I have been invited to be a part of the prestigious CyberEdBoard Community. CyberEdBoard is a private, community-driven ecosystem for influential security leaders to enhance professional brands, exchange critical insights and connect with peers and resources worldwide. EC-Council
Proud Member of EC-Council CISO Advisory Board
Feb 2021 – Present
I have been invited to be a part of the prestigious EC-Council CISO Advisory Board. The EC-Council Advisory Board for CCISO is comprised of prominent Industry leaders and top Threat Intelligence professionals from a diverse range of industries and globally-known brands. Their voices serve as an invaluable guidepost to help EC-Council in building new initiatives for Information Security management. Link to Profile: https://www.eccouncil.org/international-advisory-board-for-cciso/#apac Recognized for fostering strong stakeholder relationships and securing buy-in at all levels to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives. MEMBERSHIPS OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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