Vikalp Shrivastava

CTO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates30 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 22 years of leadership in technology and cybersecurity.
  • CIO of the Year 2023 and multiple industry awards.
  • Pioneered ISO27001 certification in the casino industry.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and IT Strategy leader with extensive experience in the Casino and Hospitality sectors.

Contact

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Skills

Core Skills

It StrategyProject ManagementProduct Service

Other Skills

Industry standardsResource ManagementInterpersonal SkillsTechnical OperationsCreativity and InnovationTeam ManagementCapital & Expense Budget ManagementStrategic ThinkingLeadershipProblem SolvingCasino TechCyber SecurityCyberlawSolution ArchitectureSecurity

About

With over 22+ years of experience in various leadership roles, Vikalp is a seasoned technologist and cybersecurity expert. His journey has been marked by continuous learning and exploration of innovative trends in technology, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Vikalp's diverse industry experience has exposed him to numerous challenging scenarios, enhancing his ability to drive large-scale technology projects that achieve optimal business goals and ROI. Vikalp is an active technology enthusiast and a member of several international non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting technology growth and innovation. He has authored numerous articles for international magazines and blogs, promoting IT and cybersecurity education and awareness. Throughout his career, Vikalp has led technology operations, digital transformation, and cybersecurity enhancements for several highly reputed multi-billion-dollar brands, including Wynn Resorts, Melco-Resorts, IBM, Airtel, Dish TV, RMSI, Sify, Punj Lloyd, Radware, and currently, Kerzner International. His extensive industry experience spans Casino & Entertainment, Hospitality & Tourism, IT & Software Development, Telecom, News Media, Oil & Gas, and Cybersecurity. Vikalp has been recognized with several prestigious industry awards, including CIO of the Year 2023, CISO of the Year 2023/2024 and 2022, Elite CISO Awards, and CIO in Hospitality. Vikalp remains committed to learning and contributing to the technology innovation ecosystem.

Experience

30 yrs
Total Experience
3 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
8 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Kerzner international

2 roles

Vice President Information Security & Technology

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

IT StrategyProject ManagementProduct ServiceIndustry standardsResource ManagementInterpersonal Skills+7

Vice President Information Security

Nov 2017 – Aug 2023 · 5 yrs 9 mos

IT StrategyProject ManagementProduct ServiceIndustry standardsResource ManagementInterpersonal Skills+7

Wynn macau

Director Information Security, Cyber Security and IT Compliance

Jun 2014 – Nov 2017 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Lead the IT teams to achieve the best possible security posture to protect the company business.
IT StrategyProject ManagementProduct ServiceIndustry standardsResource ManagementInterpersonal Skills+7

Radware

Head Information Security Solutions -APAC

Jul 2012 – Apr 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos · Singapore

  • Radware (NASDAQ: RDWR), is a global leader of application delivery and application security solutions for virtual and cloud data centers. Its award-winning solutions portfolio delivers full resilience for business-critical applications, maximum IT efficiency, and complete business agility. Radware’s solutions empower more than 10,000 enterprise and carrier customers worldwide to adapt to market challenges quickly, maintain business continuity and achieve maximum productivity while keeping costs down.
IT StrategyProject ManagementProduct ServiceIndustry standardsResource ManagementInterpersonal Skills+7

Melco crown entertainment

Senior Manager, Information Security

Aug 2008 – Jul 2012 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Macau & Hong Kong

  • Vikalp Shrivastava was Leading information security division of Melco Crown entertainment (MCE) limited (http://www.melco-crown.com) which has offices mainly in Macau and Hong Kong, Vikalp joined the organization in 2008 and built entire information security framework to use the best security possible for the company, he implemented the ISO27001 framework and MCE became the first Casino organization in the region which got ISO27001 certification in the year of 2009 for its casino and resort property City of Dreams (http://cityofdreamsmacau.com) at Macau.
Project ManagementProduct ServiceIndustry standardsResource ManagementInterpersonal SkillsTechnical Operations+6

Ibm global services

Information Security Manager

Nov 2006 – Aug 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • I was managing Information Security firmament for IBM customers of India, was member of steering committee of process and policies , was involved in internal audits and implementations of Security controls.
Project ManagementProduct ServiceIndustry standardsResource ManagementInterpersonal SkillsTechnical Operations+5

Rmsi

Manager Information Security And Networks

May 2006 – Nov 2006 · 6 mos

Technical Operations

Dish tv

Manager Information Security

Jun 2005 – Apr 2006 · 10 mos

Petro it

Network and Security Expert

Jan 2004 – Jan 2006 · 2 yrs

Sify technologies limited.

Network Security Expert

Jan 2003 – Jun 2004 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Managed Rajasthan State Area Network and also configured first iWay on Wireless broad band in Jaipur/ Rajasthan. it was core WAN networking NOC with copper Leased line and wireless dedicated link management, including MPLS and OSPF tech.

Doeacc education center (govt of india body for higher level of computer education)

Sr. Faculty & Technical Head for Master’ level courses including advanced computing concepts

Jan 1996 – Jan 2003 · 7 yrs

  • DOEACC Society is implementing a joint scheme of All India Council for Technical Education and Department of Information Technology (formerly Department of Electronics (DOE)), Government of India. The objective of the Scheme is to develop quality manpower in IT by utilizing the expertise available with the computer training institutes who are granted accreditation for conducting specified Levels of courses, subject to their meeting well-defined norms and criteria.
  • O Level Equivalent to Foundation level course
  • A Level Equivalent to Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications
  • B Level Equivalent MCA Level
  • C Level M. Tech Level

Education

Masters IT and Telecom

MSC — IT and Telecom

Jan 2002 – Jan 2004

CISA

CISA — Security Audit

Jan 2010 – Jan 2010

Certified Ethichal Hacker - EC Council

CEH — Ethical Hacking

Jan 2006 – Jan 2007

CDAC

C-DAC — Software Developments\

Jan 2001 – Jan 2002

CDAC Surat

CDAC — DAC

Jan 2001 – Jan 2002

Jai Narain Vyas University

Masters — Geology

Jan 2000 – Jan 2002

CDAC

CDAC — CS

Jan 2001 – Jan 2001

Jai Narain Vyas University

Bachlers

Jan 1997 – Jan 2000

DOEACC

B Level - MCA — Advanced Computing

Jan 1997 – Jan 1998

Lucknow Public School

10th — science

Jan 1993 – Jan 1993

BSI

Six Sigma — Process

Jan 2008 – Present

ITIL

ITIL — IT Peocesses

Jan 2008 – Present

CISCO

CCNA

CISSP

CISSP — Information Security

CDAC Bangalore

CDAC — Computer Science

Aug 2000 – Jan 2001

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