Madhava Sushilendra Utagikar,Cissp
About Madhava Sushilendra Utagikar,Cissp
Madhava Sushilendra Utagikar is the Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President of Resilience at LCRA in Austin, Texas, with over 27 years of experience in utility operations and information security. He has held significant roles in various organizations, focusing on SCADA, Energy Management Systems, and SmartGrid technologies.
Current Role at LCRA
Madhava Sushilendra Utagikar serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Senior Vice President of Resilience at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) in Austin, Texas. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the organization's focus on ensuring resilient operations. In this role, he provides leadership in Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity, emphasizing the importance of maintaining operational integrity in the face of potential disruptions.
Previous Experience in Utilities
Prior to his current role, Utagikar worked in various capacities within the utilities sector. He served as a Lead Project Engineer at Open Systems International Inc from 1999 to 2006, where he led the design and development of systems for utilities globally. He also held the position of EMS-IT Project Manager at Portland General Electric from 2006 to 2008 and was a Senior Manager of Real-Time Operations at Luminant from 2009 to 2016. His experience includes successful system architecture implementations for both small and large electric utilities.
Education and Credentials
Utagikar earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Instrumentation from Gulbarga University in India, studying from 1992 to 1996. He is a credentialed Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), which underscores his expertise in information security. His educational background and certifications contribute to his extensive knowledge in Critical Infrastructure Protection and Governance Risk and Compliance.
Project Management Experience
Utagikar has a strong background in project management, having served as a Senior Project Manager at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) from 2008 to 2009. His role involved managing information security initiatives and overseeing projects that focused on enhancing the security and efficiency of utility operations. His previous experience also includes software development and management roles at Portland General Electric and Open Systems International.
Expertise in SmartGrid Technologies
Madhava Sushilendra Utagikar has extensive experience in designing applications and infrastructure architecture specifically for SmartGrid research efforts. His work has involved the design, development, and commissioning of SCADA and Energy Management Systems, which are crucial for modern utility operations. His expertise in SmartGrid technologies positions him as a knowledgeable leader in the field, with over 27 years of experience in helping utilities secure and manage their operations.