Amitabh Bhardwaj

Director -CISO & IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Government of India Official

With over 22 years of experience in the field of Telecommunication, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Project Management, and Public Policy, I am a passionate, collaborative, and goal-oriented leader who thrives in challenging and dynamic environments. As the Joint Director ( IT and Cyber Security) at Ministry of Defence , Government of India, I oversaw the design, implementation, and operation of secure IT networks and systems, ensuring business continuity, disaster recovery, and information security compliance across multiple domains and geographies.

I have extensive cross-domain experience in spearheading and motivating geographically dispersed and diverse teams in the successful and timely completion of mission-critical tasks and projects. I have a flair for strategic decision-making and problem-solving, as well as a keen interest in researching and analyzing the regulatory framework for data protection and cyber security. I am a technocrat at heart and a certified ethical hacker, project management professional, and graduate of public policy. I aspire to leverage my skills and expertise to contribute to the digital innovation and transformation of the Government of India and the nation as a whole.