Hardik Shah

About Hardik Shah

Hardik, a seasoned Cyber Security and Risk Consultant since 2005, collaborates with clients across diverse industries, providing strategic insights in Strategy, Architecture, and Design Solutions and Services. With a comprehensive understanding of Security technologies from major and niche products, he excels in Managed Security Services & Solutions, spanning Cloud Security, Identity Access Management, Application & Data Security, Cyber Threat Management, and Risk & Compliance domains. Hardik actively engages with customers, crafting effective strategies, techno-commercial service models, and offering continuous support throughout the engagement lifecycle. His responsibilities include fostering solution mind-share, staying abreast of technology trends, creating effective use cases aligned to businesses and addressing Cyber Security delivery roadblocks with recommended mitigations.

Experience

1. Solutions Director

   HCLTech

   Jan 2024 — Present · Sydney, AU

   Solution Architecture and Design:Develop comprehensive security architectures that meet client requirements, align with industry standards, and incorporate security best practices.Collaborate with the sales and solution practice team to understand client needs and design security solutions that address those needs effectively.Leadership:Lead the security sales efforts by establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, understanding their security challenges, and presenting tailored solutions.Collaborate with sales teams to develop sales strategies, set targets, and drive revenue growth for security solutions.Client Engagement:Act as a trusted advisor for clients, guiding them through security solution options and presenting technical aspects in a clear and compelling manner.Conduct client presentations, demonstrations, and workshops to showcase the value of security solutions.Technical Expertise:Maintain a deep understanding of security technologies, trends, and emerging threats to provide informed guidance to clients.Collaborate with the technical team to ensure the successful implementation of proposed security solutions.Sales Collateral and Proposals:Work with the marketing and sales teams to create compelling sales collateral, including proposals, presentations, and case studies, that highlight the value proposition of security solutions.Team Leadership:Lead and mentor a team of security solution architects, providing guidance on solution design, client engagement, and sales strategies.Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on delivering high-quality security solutions.Market Research:Stay abreast of market trends, competitor offerings, and industry developments to identify opportunities for Security solutions and services enhancements.Customer Feedback and Improvement:Gather customer feedback on implemented solutions and collaborate with teams to continuously improve and innovate security offerings.

Education

• Thakur College

  Master's degree, Computer Science

  2004 — 2006

• Mithibai College

  Higher Secondary, Science

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Disaster Recovery
• Cissp
• Ips
• Vpn
• Checkpoint
• Network Security
• Solution Architecture
• Identity Management
• Network Design
• Security
• Iso 27001
• Incident Management
• Information Security
• Solution Selling
• Ccna
• Pre-Sales
• Information Security Management
• Data Center
• Linux
• Itil
• Managed Services
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Microsoft Exchange
• Storage
• Unified Communications
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Requirements Analysis
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• Virtualization
• IT Strategy
• IT Operations