Dharmesh Rathod

Dharmesh Rathod is an Independent IT & Cyber Security Strategist, Architect, and Adviser with over 22 years of experience working with big enterprises and niche Cyber Security firms, specializing in domains such as Cyber Security Architecture, Regulatory Compliance, and IT & OT/ICS/DCS/IOT/Critical Infrastructure.

Throughout his career, he has demonstrated expertise in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IOT Cyber Security, Strategic Partnerships, Information Security Awareness Campaigns, Risk Assessment & Management, Infrastructure/Applications & Security Architecture & Integration, Strategic Planning, Business/IT Transformation Enterprise, and M&A Expertise.

Dharmesh has a track record of industry recognition, having received multiple awards, featured in IT magazine cover stories, spoken at global and domestic platforms, and authored numerous articles on IT and Cyber Security.

In his most recent role, he served as the Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Adani Group, a prominent business conglomerate in India with interests in Ports, Logistics, Power, Coal & Mining, Agro & Real Estate. He has also held key positions in Oil & Gas MNCs, financial institutions, and similar conglomerate business groups.

He holds certifications in ITILV3, ISO27001 LI and LA, Trained CISSP, PMP, BCMS, and TOGAF version 9. Dharmesh excels in building, assessing, and running Information & Cyber Security programs aligned with various frameworks and controls such as ISO 27001/27002, SOX & COBIT, OWASP, NIST, and other critical infrastructure standards.

Dharmesh Rathod studied Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunications at Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Polytechnic. He has held roles such as Head Cyber Security at Welspun Group, Industry Mentor for Stanford Advanced Cyber Security Program at Great Learning, and various leadership positions at Essar Services India Limited, Gujarat Gas Company Limited, and National Securities and Depository Limited.

His expertise lies in Cyber Security Strategy, Architecture, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, IT & OT Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and essential certifications like CISSP, PMP, and ISO27001. He is a sought-after speaker, author, and industry leader in the IT and Cyber Security domains.