Vivek Mehrotra
About Vivek Mehrotra
Vivek Mehrotra serves as the Global Director of Digital & Cybersecurity at Smiths Detection in the United Kingdom, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in digital transformation and technology leadership, having held various roles at companies such as GE Digital, Dell Technologies, and Hewlett-Packard.
Work at Smiths Detection
Vivek Mehrotra serves as the Global Director of Digital & Cybersecurity at Smiths Detection, a position he has held since 2019. Based in London, England, he manages a global team of over 550 technology leaders across various research and development locations, including Germany, France, the UK, India, and the USA. His role focuses on enhancing digital and cybersecurity initiatives within the organization, contributing to the company's mission of providing advanced security solutions.
Previous Experience in Digital Transformation
Before joining Smiths Detection, Vivek Mehrotra held several significant positions in the technology sector. He worked at GE Digital as Director of Regional Digital Strategy and Transformation from 2011 to 2017 in Bengaluru, India. Following this, he served as Program Director for Digital Transformation at Dell Technologies from 2017 to 2019 in Singapore. His earlier roles include Software Architecture Head at LSI Corporation and Head of Application Delivery and Architecture at Hewlett-Packard.
Education and Expertise
Vivek Mehrotra has an extensive educational background in technology and management. He studied Computer Science at Manipal University, where he earned a Master’s degree. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) in Marketing Management from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies. Additionally, he completed a certificate program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Stanford University in 2011. He also studied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering at UPTU.
Patents and Professional Affiliations
Vivek Mehrotra holds four patents awarded by the United States Patent Office in various technology areas. He is an active member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in the UK and the Singapore Computer Society (SCS). His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to advancing technology and engineering practices.
Community Engagement and Contributions
Vivek Mehrotra serves as an honorary member of the Mentors and Advisory Board for a non-government organization focused on improving learning outcomes for underprivileged students through modern technology. He is also a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers and frequently speaks at global technology conferences, sharing insights on digital transformation and cybersecurity.