Cdr Prateek Bhamri (Retd.) โ CTO
๐ Head of Cybersecurity and Blockchain at Spiro | Leading Innovation in EV Security ๐ | Largest in Africa a Times 100 company As the Global Head of Cybersecurity and Blockchain at Spiro, Africa's largest two-wheeler EV company, I am at the forefront of pioneering secure and innovative solutions in the electric vehicle industry. With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, system design, and IT management, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my role. I work on safeguarding information across Continents Asia and Africa with Countries like India, Gulf, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Rwanda, Benin, Togo and Tanzania. ๐ Identity and Access Management (IAM): Managing access to AWS resources securely using AWS IAM and MFA. ๐ Data Encryption: Encrypting data at rest with AWS KMS and in transit using TLS/SSL. ๐ Network Security: Isolating applications with VPCs and protecting them with NACLs, Security Groups, and AWS WAF. ๐ Monitoring and Logging: Logging all API calls with AWS CloudTrail and monitoring with Amazon CloudWatch. ๐พ Backup and Disaster Recovery: Regularly backing up data and implementing disaster recovery plans. ๐ก๏ธ Threat Detection: Using IDS and behavioral analytics to detect and respond to security threats. ๐ Compliance and Auditing: Conducting regular security audits and leveraging AWS compliance programs. GDPR compliance and data privacy protection mechanisms ๐ Anonymization and Consent Management: Anonymizing personal data and ensuring user consent for data collection and use. Previously, as the Head of Secure System Design at the Indian Navy, I led a team of engineers and IT professionals to design, develop, and implement secure systems for naval operations and communication. My technical and legal expertise, backed by a master's degree in computer science from IIT Madras and General Management Program from IIM Lucknow. I hold various certifications CISSP, ISO27001 Lead Auditor and a certification in Cyber Law from the Indian Law Institute, which ensure compliance with the highest standards of security and privacy. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in information security, system design, marketing, finance, and economics to drive innovation and enhance the safety and efficiency of Spiro's operations. My mission is to contribute to the national security and defense while fostering a culture of teamwork, integrity, and excellence. Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate to shape the future of secure and sustainable transportation. ๐๐
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and Blockchain expert in the EV industry.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 11 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Blockchain
- Product Management
- Leadership
- System Design
Career Highlights
- Led global product operations across multiple African markets.
- Pioneered secure solutions in the electric vehicle industry.
- Over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and IT management.
Work Experience
Mobilite Smart Solutions India Private Limited (Spiro)
Additional Director (7 mos)
SPIRO
Head Cybersecurity and Blockchain (1 yr 8 mos)
Naval Dockyard
Director Secure System Design and Cybersecurity (5 yrs)
Deputy Director SCADA Cybersecurity and IT operations (2 yrs 7 mos)
Deputy Director Cybersecurity and IT operations (2 yrs 2 mos)
Education
Master of Technology - MTech at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
General management at Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Master of Science - MS at Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
Diploma of Education at Indian Law Institute
Certification at Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), DU, DRDO
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at JSS Academy of Technical Education
high school at City Montessori School