Sanjay K Mohindroo

With over 30 years of progressive leadership experience in technology and cyber defense organizations, I have honed my skills in driving organizational success. I have spent 20+ years directly accountable for identifying talent and managing individuals from various backgrounds, combining business acumen with technical expertise. Additionally, I have served as a CISO in a Fortune 100 company, demonstrating my ability to handle high-level responsibilities.

My proficiency in the latest security principles and technologies equips me to address and combat advanced threats faced by commercial enterprises and systems. Holding industry-specific certifications such as CISA and ITIL, as well as PMP, I possess a deep understanding of the internal and external risk and threat landscape. I engage with humility, transparency, cultural sensitivity, and agility, employing a collaborative and attentive approach to interact effectively with senior leadership and other stakeholders.

Driving change through influence across complex business structures comes naturally to me, as I possess a keen ability to understand nuance. Moreover, I excel in stakeholder management and thrive in fast-changing environments. My career experience in information technology has allowed me to engineer, develop, and maintain advanced technology systems and digital capabilities while ensuring alignment with security and regulatory requirements.

By projecting security as an enabler in an agile and integrated development culture, I have successfully protected integrated IT systems that encompass internally owned assets, third-party operations (including cloud service providers), and open-source capabilities. Implementing continuous monitoring and self-healing principles, I have led IT systems with unwavering dedication.

Presenting to senior executives, Board members, and regulatory auditors has been a cornerstone of my success, showcasing my solid business acumen and risk management skills. I stay up to date with evolving threat landscapes and possess in-depth knowledge of information security technologies. I am skilled at identifying and prioritizing risks, developing mitigation strategies, and formulating a long-term security strategy that aligns with business goals.

Moreover, I have a proven track record of leading, motivating, and developing security professionals across different geographies and cultures. I possess the ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Compliance with relevant industry regulations is second nature to me, ensuring the organization’s adherence to requirements.

When it comes to security incidents and breaches, I have managed them with timeliness and effectiveness, minimizing potential damage. My decision-making abilities extend to making calculated risk-based investments, considering capabilities, talent, and partnerships, while gaining support and accountability from business partners.

I am available for relocation and sustained travel, demonstrating my commitment to achieving organizational goals.