Dr. Nilesh Roy | PhD Information Technology (USA)
C|CISO, C|EH, CISM, CISA, CISSP, JNCIE-SEC, PRINCE2, PMP, CCIE (with Labs). MCSE+I, MCSE
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Flat No. 201, C Wing, Orchid C CHSL., Gaurav Valley, Near GCC Club, Mira Road (East), Mumbai - 401107, India. |
+91 98200 94678 |
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Cybersecurity Executive Summary
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
Core Competency
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· 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. |
Leadership Roles & Career History
Sequretek India Pvt. Ltd. | 06 January 2025 – 10 March 2025 | Director - 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.
AmbiSure Technologies Pvt. Ltd. | 01 December 2023 - 31 December 2024 | 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.
SM Networks & Solutions Pvt. Ltd. | 17 April 2023 - 26 November 2023 | 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.
Ernst & Young India LLP | 01 December 2022 - 31 March 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.
Spocto Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai | 11 October 2021 - 30 November 2022 | CISO & Vice President - IT Operations | Fintech | Unicorn | Company was been taken over by CredAvenue and rebranded as Yubi
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)
🩺 Role concluded due to heart attack; recovery complete
VGM Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata | 01 April 2018 - 30 September 2021 | 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.
Bhilai Engineering Corporation Ltd., Mumbai | 22 April 2014 - 31 March 2018 | Group Chief Technology Officer (Group CTO) - HO + 32 Manufacturing Plant locations.
Reporting to Managing Director
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.
Barclays Bank PLC. (On 3rd party payroll of Nucsoft Ltd.), Mumbai | March 2012 - April 2014 | Senior Manager - Technology Management
Reporting to Director
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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Earlier Career
February 2009 – February 2012 | Nucleus GIS & ITeS Ltd., Mumbai | Associate Vice President / Head - Technology (Reporting to CEO)
March 2007 – January 2009 | CapGemini Consulting, Mumbai
Service Delivery Manager - IT Infrastructure (Internal Promotion) Oct 2007 - Jan 2009
Project Manager - IT Infrastructure
Mar 2007 - Oct 2007
February 2006 - March 2007 | Hexaware Technologies, Mumbai
Infrastructure Architect (Internal Promotion) Apr 2006 - Mar 2007
Technical Project Manager (Remote Infrastructure Management) Feb 2006 - Apr 2006
July 1997 - February 2006 | S. K. International, Mumbai
Internet Specialist (Asst. Manager) (Internal Promotion) Nov 2000 - Feb 2006
Senior Customer Support Engineer July 1997 - Nov 2000
June 1996 - July 1997 | Datapro InfoWorld, Mumbai
Customer Support Engineer (hired via Campus selection)
Achievements
ü Built and led global InfoSec teams (105+ direct reports across EMEA)
ü Zero NCs in infrastructure and application VAPT audits
ü Drove successful ISO, HIPAA, ACA compliance across multiple organizations
ü Delivered Salesforce.com implementation from greenfield to enterprise rollout
ü Architected platforms for 24x7 high-availability and complex ERP security integrations
ü Led strategic vendor management, cross-functional governance, and IT budgeting (CAPEX/OPEX)
Awards / Recognitions
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Award |
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University / Board |
Year |
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Doctorate (PhD) |
Doctorate in Information Technology (Honoris Causa) |
Mount Elbert Central University, USA |
2021-2023 |
Education
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Course |
Details |
University / Board |
Grade |
Year |
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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 |
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Graduation |
Bachelor of Engineering: Electronics and Telecommunication |
Mumbai University |
67.22% |
1992 - 1996 |
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12th |
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (10+2): Science |
C.B.S.E. |
72.00% |
1990 - 1992 |
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10th |
Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) |
Maharashtra State Board |
66.67% |
1981 - 1990 |
Certifications
C|CISO, C|EH, CISSP, CISM, CISA, JNCIE-SEC, PRINCE2, PMP, CCIE (with Labs). MCSE+I, MCSE
I am a strong influencer, able to get buy-ins from stakeholders & subordinates alike.