Lokesh D.

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates17 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 17 years of IT experience.
  • Expertise in cybersecurity and AI innovation.
  • Proven ability to bridge business strategy and technology.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and AI expert driving digital transformation in enterprise environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

It ManagementCybersecurityNetwork AdministrationIt Security

Other Skills

Director levelManaged Detection and Response (MDR)ISO 27001FirewallsData CentersCloud SecurityIT Infrastructure ManagementIT OperationsCloud ComputingMicrosoft TeamsIncident ManagementTeam ManagementBusiness DevelopmentTeam LeadershipProject Management

About

In the era of Agentic AI, a CIO’s role is no longer just about "keeping the lights on"—it’s about architecting systems that think, act, and protect themselves. With over 17 years in the industry, I have navigated the full spectrum of IT evolution. My foundation is built on deep cybersecurity expertise (CISM, CEH, ISO 27001), ensuring that every innovation we deploy is secure by default. But today, security is just the baseline for growth. I define myself as a "Builder-CIO." I speak the language of business strategy in the boardroom, translating complex tech into P&L value. However, I also complement my engineering teams by understanding the "metal" they work on. I believe the best leaders are those who respect the tools they ask their teams to use. Whether it's architecting a high-level governance policy or understanding the nuances of an automation script, I bridge the gap between executive vision and technical reality. As CIO at Missan IT Solutions, I oversee the convergence of Infrastructure, Software Development, and Next-Gen AI. I lead teams to deliver: Agentic AI & Voice AI: Moving beyond simple chatbots to autonomous agents that execute complex business workflows. Process Automation: Turning manual bottlenecks into streamlined, code-driven efficiencies. Custom Software Ecosystems: Bridging the gap between off-the-shelf ERPs and bespoke business logic. I am defining how UAE enterprises leverage AI without compromising sovereignty or security. Let's connect on: AI Governance, Agentic Workflows, Secure MSP Strategies, and the future of Digital Transformation.

Experience

17 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
10 yrs 11 mos
Current Experience

Missan it solutions

3 roles

Chief Information Officer

Promoted

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Director levelIT ManagementCybersecurity

Head Of Information Technology

Promoted

May 2018Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)ISO 27001CybersecurityIT Management

Technical Manager

May 2015Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)FirewallsCybersecurityIT Management

Itecq

Network Administrator

Dec 2010Oct 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos

FirewallsData CentersNetwork AdministrationIT Security

Grg solutions

Network/System Administrator

Jul 2008Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 5 mos

FirewallsData CentersNetwork AdministrationIT Security

Education

Choudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut

Master of Computer Applications - MCA

Jan 2005Jan 2008

Choudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut

Bachelor's Degree — Computer Science

Jan 2002Jan 2005

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