Amit Pawar
About Amit Pawar
Amit Pawar serves as the Vice President of Consulting & Services at Xage Security, bringing over 18 years of experience in cybersecurity. His expertise spans risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, particularly within critical infrastructure sectors.
Work at Xage Security
Amit Pawar has been serving as the Vice President of Consulting & Services at Xage Security since 2022. In this role, he focuses on aligning cybersecurity strategies with the needs of various sectors, ensuring that organizations can effectively manage risk and comply with regulatory requirements. His leadership at Xage Security emphasizes operational efficiency and the implementation of advanced cybersecurity solutions.
Professional Experience at HCL America Inc.
Amit Pawar held multiple significant roles at HCL America Inc. from 2009 to 2022. He began as a Deputy General Manager in Cyber Security & GRC, where he spent nine years in Frisco, Texas. He then progressed to General Manager of Industrial Cyber Security for three years, followed by a year as Associate Director in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. His tenure at HCL involved leading the U.S. industrial cybersecurity practice and adapting cybersecurity policies for various sectors.
Previous Roles and Early Career
Before his extensive career at HCL America, Amit Pawar worked at R Systems as a Senior Support Engineer for ten months in Noida, India. He also served as a Compliance Lead at Bank of America for seven months in Gurgaon, India. His early career included a three-year stint at vCustomer as a Service Mentor and Systems Engineer in New Delhi, where he gained foundational experience in technology and customer support.
Education and Expertise
Amit Pawar earned a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University from 2001 to 2005. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in cybersecurity, including IT/OT convergence, risk assessments, and zero trust defense. He has developed a broad skill set that encompasses risk assessment, policy development, and managed security services delivery.
Industry Engagement and Skills
Amit Pawar has engaged with various sectors, including Pharma, Logistics & Transportation, Automotive, and Manufacturing, throughout his career. He possesses skills in technology and third-party risk management, regulatory compliance management, and has extensive experience in adapting cybersecurity policies for critical infrastructure sectors such as Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas, and Chemicals.