Vishal Dixit
About Vishal Dixit
Vishal Dixit is an Engineering Leader with extensive experience in security research and innovation. He currently works at Trellix and has held leadership roles at several prominent companies, including Virsec Systems, McAfee, and RSA.
Current Role at Trellix
Vishal Dixit serves as an Engineering Leader at Trellix, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the alignment and efficacy of the network product portfolio in collaboration with the General Manager. His work includes driving the Artificial Intelligence and Network Detection and Response (NDR) strategy, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of security technology.
Previous Experience at Virsec Systems
Prior to joining Trellix, Vishal Dixit worked at Virsec Systems as Senior Director of Security Research and Innovation from 2020 to 2022. He was instrumental in driving next-generation security research during his tenure. Before this role, he also served as Head of Security Research at Virsec Systems from 2017 to 2020, where he focused on advancing security technology on a global scale.
Experience at McAfee
Vishal Dixit held the position of Senior Engineering Leader and Research Leader at McAfee from 2013 to 2017. His responsibilities included leading research initiatives and engineering projects that contributed to the development of security solutions. His experience at McAfee solidified his expertise in the cybersecurity domain.
Educational Background
Vishal Dixit earned an Executive MBA in Organizational Leadership from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, completing the program in 2023. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Nagpur University, which he obtained between 1992 and 1997. Additionally, he studied Electronics and Communications Engineering at Bishop Cotton School in Nagpur.
Career Development and Responsibilities
In his current role, Vishal Dixit is involved in patent filing and writing technical blogs, contributing to the organization's intellectual property and knowledge sharing. He also designs career paths for full-time employees and contingency workers, focusing on employee development. His work includes strategic investment, cost control management, and finance control in collaboration with the General Manager.