Mohit Arora

About Mohit Arora

I’m a technology leader focused on building secure, scalable, and high performing IT organizations that enable business growth, operational resilience, and innovation.Over the course of my career, I have built, led, and motivated high performing global teams across IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Information Security. My experience spans cloud and data center infrastructure, SRE, networks, telecom, service desk, end user services, business applications, and cybersecurity, with a strong track record of aligning technology strategy to business priorities.In my current role, I lead enterprise IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Information Security, with responsibility for delivering reliable 24x7 services, modernizing core technology capabilities, and strengthening security posture across the organization. I also serve as the de facto CISO, leading efforts across cybersecurity strategy, risk management, compliance, security architecture, and enterprise protection.In addition, I serve on the company’s AI Steering Committee, helping shape the strategy for AI adoption and acting as a technical leader in guiding responsible, secure, and practical AI implementation across the enterprise.My leadership style is grounded in operational excellence, technical depth, and strong cross functional partnership. I have led large scale transformations, managed complex programs and budgets, supported regulated environments, and built trusted relationships across business and technical teams to drive execution and results.Core areas of focus include IT strategy, infrastructure and operations leadership, information security, service excellence, risk reduction, cloud transformation, and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies.Areas of expertise: IT Strategy and Roadmap | Infrastructure and Operations Leadership | Information Security and Cybersecurity | De facto CISO Leadership | Cloud Infrastructure | Data Centers | SRE and Reliability | Network Services | IT Service Management | Service Desk and End User Computing | Security Architecture | Risk Management and Compliance | SOX and GxP | Identity and Access Management | Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity | M&A Integration | AI Strategy and Adoption | Global Team Leadership | Program and Portfolio Leadership | Vendor and Contract Management | Budget Ownership | Cross Functional Executive Partnership

Experience

1. Executive Director, IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

   Ultragenyx

   Mar 2025 — Present

   I lead IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Information Security at Ultragenyx, with responsibility for the strategy, performance, and resilience of the company’s core technology environment. My scope includes global cloud and data center infrastructure, networks, IT service management, service desk, and end-user computing, with a focus on building scalable, reliable, and business aligned capabilities.In parallel, I serve as the organization’s de facto CISO, leading cybersecurity strategy across risk management, security architecture, compliance, and enterprise protection. I partner across the business to strengthen security posture, reduce risk, and foster a culture where security is embedded into how technology is designed and operated.I also serve on the company’s AI Steering Committee, helping shape the strategy for AI adoption and acting as a technical leader in evaluating, guiding, and enabling responsible AI initiatives across the enterprise. My focus is on aligning emerging technologies with business value, governance, and operational readiness.I’m passionate about building modern, secure, and high-performing technology organizations that enable growth, innovation, and resilience.

Education

• Jamia Millia Islamia

  Bachelor of Science, Electronics & Communication

  1992 — 1996

• Stanford University

  Certificate, Advanced Computer Security

• Stanford University

  Certificate, Advanced Project Management