Madhava Utagikar,Cissp
About Madhava Utagikar,Cissp
Madhava Utagikar serves as the Executive Vice President of Resilience and Technology at LCRA, where he has worked since 2024. He has over 27 years of experience in the electric utility sector, specializing in critical infrastructure protection and information security.
Current Role at LCRA
Madhava Utagikar serves as the Executive Vice President of Resilience and Technology at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) since 2024. In this role, he oversees initiatives aimed at enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure and advancing technology solutions within the organization. His leadership focuses on integrating innovative strategies to improve operational efficiency and security in utility services. Utagikar's tenure at LCRA has been marked by a commitment to strengthening the organization's technological framework and resilience capabilities.
Previous Experience at LCRA
Prior to his current position, Madhava Utagikar held multiple roles at LCRA, including Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Senior Vice President of Resilience from 2022 to 2024. He also served as the Director of Information Technology Applications and Operational Technology from 2016 to 2019. His extensive experience at LCRA has contributed to the organization's focus on information security and operational resilience, reflecting his expertise in managing critical infrastructure and governance risk.
Professional Background in Electric Utilities
Madhava Utagikar has over 27 years of experience in the electric utility sector. He has worked in various capacities, including as a Senior Manager at Luminant, where he managed real-time operations for seven years. His experience also includes positions at Portland General Electric and Open Systems International, where he focused on project management and software development. Utagikar's background encompasses designing and implementing real-time information systems tailored for electric utilities, as well as leading SmartGrid research efforts.
Education and Certifications
Madhava Utagikar graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation from Gulbarga University in India, completing his studies from 1992 to 1996. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), which underscores his expertise in information security management. His educational background and professional certifications support his extensive knowledge in enterprise architecture and critical infrastructure protection.
Key Skills and Expertise
Madhava Utagikar possesses significant expertise in critical infrastructure protection, governance risk, and compliance. His skills extend to enterprise architecture and electric utility controls, with a proven track record in successful system architecture implementations for various utility organizations. Utagikar has also managed information security initiatives at the Electric Power Research Institute, demonstrating his capability in securing utility operations and enhancing resilience strategies.