Umang Mehta

About Umang Mehta

Engineering Trust in the Age of AIArtificial Intelligence is transforming industries, but without governance, it amplifies systemic risk.With over three decades of experience across CyberSecurity, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Privileged Access Management (PAM), AI Governance, and AI Risk Management, I operate at the critical intersection of innovation and control.My work focuses on architecting trust frameworks that enable organizations to scale AI securely, ethically, and sustainably, without compromising resilience or regulatory alignment.As Founder of the World AI Governance (WAIG) Foundation and AI Governance Ambassador leading the AI Governance Network (AIGN) India Chapter, I am actively shaping responsible AI conversations across enterprise, policy, and global ecosystems. I also contribute to AIforAll Global, supporting inclusive and safeguarded AI adoption. What I DoI help enterprises and leadership teams:• Embed AI risk governance into strategic decision-making• Align cybersecurity architecture with AI-driven transformation• Operationalize Responsible AI beyond policy documents• Design resilient PAM and identity frameworks for high-trust environments• Build continuity-driven governance models for digital ecosystemsMy approach moves organizations from reactive compliance to proactive governance engineering, where security becomes a strategic enabler rather than a constraint. Thought Leadership & ImpactThrough my platform The Bitter Truth: CyberSecurity Edition, I explore critical emerging themes:• AI jailbreaks and adversarial AI risks• Zero-day vulnerability economics• Ransomware evolution and cyber resilience• Smart city and cloud governance risk• Governance blind spots in real-world AI deploymentsMy work has been recognized globally across cybersecurity, AI governance, and business continuity platforms, reflecting a commitment to advancing secure and ethical digital transformation. What I BelieveCybersecurity and AI governance are no longer operational functions.They are board-level imperatives.Trust is not declared.It is engineered.🤝 Let’s Connect If You Are• Building AI-enabled enterprise systems• Designing Responsible AI governance programs• Strengthening GRC and resilience maturity• Seeking strategic cybersecurity advisory• Driving ethical and scalable digital transformation

Experience

1. Chief Growth Officer

   Aneka Labs Private Limited

   Nov 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   As the Chief Growth Officer at AnekaLab Private Limited, I lead the organization’s mission to drive strategic expansion, innovation, and sustainable business growth across its technology and digital transformation verticals. My role focuses on aligning product innovation, market intelligence, and strategic partnerships to accelerate AnekaLab’s position as a trusted enabler of AI-driven, secure, and scalable digital solutions.Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas:Strategic Growth & Vision: Formulating and executing growth roadmaps, go-to-market strategies, and business acceleration models that enhance AnekaLab’s global footprint.Innovation Leadership: Fostering a culture of continuous innovation by integrating AI, cybersecurity, and data governance principles into solution design and product development.Partnerships & Alliances: Building cross-sector collaborations with technology partners, startups, academia, and enterprise ecosystems to expand AnekaLab’s service capabilities.Digital Transformation Advisory: Guiding clients in adopting secure, compliant, and intelligence-driven digital solutions that balance innovation with governance.Revenue & Market Development: Identifying emerging markets, fostering client trust, and steering new revenue streams through product diversification and strategic investments.Talent & Capability Building: Leading mentorship and leadership programs to develop next-generation growth, strategy, and governance professionals.At AnekaLab, I aim to merge business growth with responsible innovation, ensuring that every initiative contributes not only to market success but also to a secure, ethical, and sustainable digital future.

Education

• The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSUB), Vadodara

  Bechelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance

• Oxford Home Study Center OHSC

  Diploma in Cyber Security, Cyber Security

• National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) Global

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology and Project Management

• Preyana School

  HSC, Business/Commerce, General

  1995 — 1996

Skills

• Computer Hardware
• Hp Sim
• Integration
• Microsoft Cluster
• Tape Libraries
• Hp Storage
• San
• Hp Blade
• Storage
• Hp Storageworks
• Blade Servers
• Hp Server Hardware
• Troubleshooting
• Emc Storage
• Aix Administration
• Netbackup
• Veritas Volume Manager
• Hp Eva
• Ibm Servers
• Switches
• Operating Systems
• Sccm
• Data Center
• Network Administration
• Servers
• Ibm Pseries
• Windows 2003
• Ibm Bladecentre X, S Series
• Ibm Storage
• Blackberry Enterprise Server
• Ds4000
• Ibm Tivoli
• Windows 2008
• Xseries
• Microsoft Exchange
• Legato Networker
• Vendor Management
• Dell Poweredge Servers
• Emc Celerra
• IT Service Management