Dhawal S.

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India15 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Over 15 years of experience in Cyber Security.
  • Expert in PCI DSS and GDPR compliance.
  • Strong leadership in Cyber Security programs.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cyber Security expert with extensive experience in compliance and risk management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Risk AssessmentCyber Risk ManagementBoard Advisory ServicesLeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunication

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesApplication SecurityArtificial Intelligence (AI)Artificial Intelligence for BusinessBusiness AnalysisBusiness EthicsCloud SecurityCritical ThinkingCyber-securityCybersecurityData PrivacyExecutive AdvisoryGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Generative AIIT Leadership

About

“Cyber Security is Everyone’s Responsibility and Data Privacy is Everyone’s Right!" With nearly One-and-a-Half decades of the professional journey, I’ve been the Sherlock Holmes of Cyber Security, cracking cases in PCI DSS, GDPR, Program Management, Product Management, and Software Quality Analysis. My journey is fueled by curiosity, insight, and a knack for building strong relationships. I live by the mantra of “Work Hard, Party Harder.” My interests include vulnerability management, product security, data privacy, governance, compliance, and risk management. When I’m not saving the digital world, you’ll find me snapping photos, making new connections, and diving into thought-provoking conversations. Quirky Fact: I once explained cybersecurity to my grandmother using cookie jars, and – now she thinks I’m the Cookie Monster of the digital world! 🍪🔐🫣 Let’s chat about: - Cyber Security Strategies - Enhancing your organization’s Cyber Security and Compliance programs - Or just grab a coffee and be the talk shop!🤗 Key Competencies: - Independent as well as team-oriented work - Multitasking, impactful presentations, and effective communication - Highly organized and adaptable - Skilled in cost-saving and optimisation Let’s connect and explore new possibilities together P.S. Views and Opinions are Personal on LinkedIn 🤫

Experience

Security bsides dehradun

Advisory Board Member

Oct 2025Present · 5 mos · Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

  • https://www.bsidesdehradun.com/
Board Advisory ServicesExecutive Advisory

Microsoft

2 roles

Senior Security Assurance Engineering Lead

Promoted

Sep 2025Present · 6 mos

Senior Security Program Manager

May 2022Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Cloud and AI Product Security Engineering, Bug Bounty, MSRC
  • Founding member, MSRC Security Assurance team, India Development Center (IDC)
  • Core Team, BlueHat India
  • BlueHat India CAB - Content Advisory Board Member
Risk AssessmentStakeholder ManagementIncident ReportingCommunicationSecuritySpoken English+4

Security bsides vadodara

Advisory Board Member

Aug 2025Present · 7 mos

  • https://bsidesvadodara.in/
Board Advisory ServicesExecutive Advisory

Bsides vizag

Advisory Board Member

Aug 2025Present · 7 mos

  • https://www.bsidesvizag.in/
Board Advisory ServicesExecutive Advisory

Csa bangalore

Core Team

Jul 2025Present · 8 mos

  • CyBe: (Cyber & Beyond)
  • Global Initiative to Empower 1 Million Cyber Defenders

Vulncon

Advisory Board Member

Jul 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • https://vulncon.in/
Leadership

Citrix

Staff Technical Program Manager, Product Security

Dec 2020May 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • PSIRT:
  • Global Product Security Incident Response Manager, and
  • Bug Bounty Programs
  • One of the founding member PSIRT, 1st hire in India
Risk AssessmentStakeholder ManagementIncident ReportingCommunicationSecuritySpoken English+4

Cleartrip.com

2 roles

Senior Manager - Cyber Security & Compliance Programs

Promoted

Apr 2019Dec 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Spearheaded Cyber Security and Compliances programs across Cleartrip Group of companies
  • Oversee and Collaborate with the Legal Team through ever-changing global data security, privacy and compliance needs
  • Stakeholder management especially leadership and C-level executives
  • Roadmaps and backlogs management
  • Internal and External Audits support
  • Incident Response and handling
  • Managed WAF (Akamai), SAST, Bot Management, DDOS protection, DNS, CDN, Peripheral and Network Security, VAPTs, ASV, IVA
  • Maintained Information Security Policies and Procedures
  • Partners, clients as well as external communications
  • Vulnerability and Patch Management
  • Cost Optimizations
  • Drove Security & Privacy discussions and/or negotiations between Business, Product, Engineering, Legal and other cross-functional teams to ensure security and data protection in all agreements.
  • Compliance Programs: PCI DSS, GDPR, US Export Control, Partner compliances, Privacy regulations.
Risk AssessmentStakeholder ManagementIncident ReportingCommunicationSecuritySpoken English+4

Manager - Cyber Security & Compliance Programs

Apr 2018Mar 2019 · 11 mos

  • • Spearheaded Cyber Security and Compliances programs across Cleartrip Group.
Risk AssessmentStakeholder ManagementIncident ReportingCommunicationSecuritySpoken English+4

Quikr

2 roles

Program Manager - Cyber Security

Apr 2016Apr 2018 · 2 yrs

  • Managed various Cyber Security Programs at all the levels across Quikr and all the acquired businesses right from the basics like End User Security Awareness.
  • Stakeholder management especially leadership and C-level executives.
  • M&A engagements
Risk AssessmentStakeholder ManagementIncident ReportingCommunicationSecuritySpoken English+4

Associate Product Manager - Quikr Jobs

Dec 2014Mar 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Understanding the target group and created and developing market based product strategies
  • Showcased approach via wireframe / low fidelity / hi fidelity prototypes for better connect with the teams
  • Managed end-to-end product life cycle from concept to go to market to post release analysis and enhancements
  • Undertook the Project Management tasks as well to help teams sail through the fast paced environment
Risk AssessmentStakeholder ManagementCommunicationSecuritySpoken EnglishIT Leadership+3

Talentica software

Software Analyst II

Sep 2012Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Software Quality and Business Analyst
  • Client Management
Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationSpoken English

Reliance communications

2 roles

Deputy Manager, Product - Digital

Jul 2011Sep 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Project: mLearning Smartphone app;
  • Working on the E-2-E management of upcoming 3G VAS Product.
  • Collecting and analyzing the business requirements.
  • Story Board making for mLearning SmartPhone apps
  • Testing of SmartPhone apps based on different platforms like Android, iOS.
  • Executing Business Engagement with effective Vendor interaction activities for mLearning.
CommunicationSpoken English

Software Analyst - Intelligent Networks

Aug 2010Jul 2011 · 11 mos

  • Team: Intelligent Networks
  • Functional Testing
  • System Integration Testing
  • Release Deployment
CommunicationSpoken English

Education

Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

Executive Programme — Entrepreneurship

Jan 2016Jan 2016

Chameli Devi Institute of Technology and Management

B.E. — Electronics and Communication

Jan 2006Jan 2010

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