Sanil N.
Helping businesses secure & scale with AI | CISO | Cybersecurity & AI Leader | PhD | Author | Educator @TheNadkarnees | Views are my own
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I'm a cybersecurity and AI leader with 20+ years spanning engineering, development, architecture, and risk management — and a track record of turning security and AI from cost centers into business advantages. Across my career I've designed and deployed state-of-the-art security technologies and frameworks to protect cloud and enterprise infrastructure, products, and platforms, and I've built and led the AI foundations that large organizations now run on. I've also stood up and led world-class teams across information security, privacy, SOC operations, and business continuity — spanning multiple industries and geographies. What I focus on: Enterprise and cloud security strategy, architecture, and resilienceBuilding AI solutions and AI foundations that create measurable business valueRisk management, privacy, and compliance at scaleLeading high-performing security, SOC, and BCP teams I hold a PhD in Cyber/Electronic Operations & Warfare and AI, a law degree, and 30+ professional certifications. Beyond the day job, I'm an author and a regular speaker on cybersecurity and AI — because the field moves fast, and the people defending it deserve to stay ahead of it. Always open to connecting with fellow security and AI leaders, founders, and anyone building toward a safer, smarter digital future.
Career Timeline
- Cummins IndiaCurrentOct 2022–Present· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Chief Information Security Officer and Artificial Intelligence LeaderCurrentOct 2022–Present
- Self EmployedCurrent2020–Present· 6 yrs 8 mos
- YouTuber & Udemy & SelfCurrent2020–Present
- Sep 2021–Oct 2022· 1 yr 1 mo
- Head of Engineering + Group CISOSep 2021–Oct 2022
- Jun 2015–Sep 2021· 6 yrs 3 mos
- Cyber Security Leader & Engineering - ( Leadership Role) Vice President ( CISO & Practice Head)Jun 2015–Sep 2021
- Dec 2010–Jun 2015· 4 yrs 6 mos
- Global Manager Cyber and engineeringDec 2010–Jun 2015
- Aug 2009–Dec 2010· 1 yr 4 mos
- Assistant Manager @ Chief Risk OfficeAug 2009–Dec 2010
- Mar 2008–Aug 2009· 1 yr 5 mos
- Engineer ( Compliance .Security Management ,Audit )Mar 2008–Aug 2009
- May 2007–Mar 2008· 10 mos
- Support Engineer securityMay 2007–Mar 2008
- Jun 2004–Mar 2007· 2 yrs 9 mos
- Administrator, IT SecurityJun 2004–Mar 2007
Education
Bachelor's degree
International business and computer systems.
Savitribai Phule Pune UniversityPhd
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare & AI
INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION