Yogesh Badwe

Yogesh Badwe is the Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Druva, a position he has held since November 2021.13 He brings nearly 15 years of experience leading mature cybersecurity programs at high-growth organizations.1 In his role at Druva, Badwe is responsible for overseeing all facets of the company's cybersecurity posture and driving initiatives to improve cyber and data resilience.14

Prior to joining Druva, Badwe spent seven years in security leadership positions at Okta, most recently serving as Senior Director of Information Security.12 At Okta, he played a crucial role in building and leading the security function during a period of significant business growth, helping the company grow from $40M to $1.2B in ARR and securing its journey through a successful IPO in 2017.4

Badwe's professional experience also includes leadership roles in information and product security programs at Salesforce, Orange Business Services, and Global Telesystems Ltd.12

Regarding his education, Badwe holds:

• An MS in Information Security Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University
• A Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from Savitribai Phule Pune University
• A Post-Graduate Certificate Program in Marketing from the University of California, Berkeley3

Badwe is known for his expertise in cybersecurity and has spoken about various topics including ransomware, data security, and the impact of cyber threats on insurance premiums.5 His LinkedIn username is yogeshbadwe.3