Karan Sondhi
About Karan Sondhi
Karan Sondhi serves as the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the Public Sector at Trellix. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity and technology, having held various leadership positions at organizations such as the Central Intelligence Agency, Microsoft, and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Current Role at Trellix
Karan Sondhi serves as the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the Public Sector at Trellix. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic direction and technology initiatives in Reston, Virginia. His role involves overseeing technology solutions tailored for public sector clients, ensuring that Trellix remains at the forefront of cybersecurity and technology innovation.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Karan Sondhi has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He was a Cyber Security Manager at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2002 to 2006. He then transitioned to the Central Intelligence Agency, where he held several positions, including Manager of Cyber Security Engineering from 2008 to 2012, and later as Chief Information Security Officer for Special Programs from 2015 to 2017.
Leadership Roles at the Central Intelligence Agency
During his tenure at the Central Intelligence Agency, Karan Sondhi held multiple leadership roles. He served as Director of Technology from 2012 to 2015, focusing on technology strategy and implementation. He also led Blockchain Programs as Chief Technology Officer from 2017 to 2020, where he was responsible for integrating blockchain technology into agency operations.
Educational Background
Karan Sondhi earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from George Mason University, completing his studies from 1998 to 2002. This educational foundation provided him with the technical skills necessary for his subsequent roles in cybersecurity and technology leadership.
Experience at Microsoft and General Dynamics
Karan Sondhi worked at Microsoft as Chief Technology Officer for DoD Programs, specifically for JEDI and JWCC, from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he was a Cyber Security Architect at General Dynamics from 2006 to 2008. His roles at these organizations further solidified his expertise in technology and cybersecurity within the defense sector.