Praveen Kumar Sula

About Praveen Kumar Sula

Summary: IT system, software, and cybersecurity leader with a proven track record in the aviation and aerospace industry.# Directs APAC cybersecurity strategy and compliance operations as Associate Director, reporting to the RTX CISO# Serves as the Cybersecurity & Compliance Lead for India, driving cyber teams, alignment and operational excellence.# Oversees implementation of global frameworks, including NIST (800-53/171), CMMC, and ISO 27001, DPDP, etc# Ensures airworthiness compliance through deep application of EASA Part-IS, DO-326B, and ED-202B standards.# Manages strict adherence to trade regulations (Eg: ITAR, EAR, SCOMET etc) and CUI/CDI data protection protocols etc# Translates global enterprise security portfolios into actionable regional performance targets and initiatives.# Oversees comprehensive cyber functions (e.g, GRC, Architecture, etc.), ensuring alignment between business velocity and security posture.# Represents the cybersecurity function to internal, external forums and government bodies during high-visibility programs, initiatives and audits.# Leads adoption of cybersecurity culture and emerging governance models, including NIST AI RMF, to secure next-gen technologies & digital transformations.Soft skills-# Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.# Strong communication, literacy, and comprehensive skills# Excellent interpersonal and including the ability to explain technical concepts and present them to BU leaders & C-suite executives Domain Experience:# Aviation, Healthcare, OT & IT/ITES Industry Experience:# Information Technology# Operations TechnologyTechnical Expertise:# Application Security# Data Compliance# ERP Security# Infrastructure Security# OT Security# Risk ManagementCybersecurity Leadership Expertise:# Strategic Leadership & Governance# Technical & Regulatory Mastry# Operational Excellence# Research & Development# MentoringAreas of Focus:# Technical leadership# Cybersecurity for Smart Factory (Industry 4.0)# SAP System/Application Security (ERP) & S/4 HANA# Risk Management# A.I security# Data Compliance# Regulatory ComplianceCompliance Regimes:# ITAR /EAR/SCOMET# CUI/CDI & DFARS 25••••••12# CMMC & NIST CSF, SP 800-53,171, 37, 82 # ISO/IEC 27001 & IEC62443# AS9100 Series# DO-326B/ED-202B,DO-356A/ED-203A, DO-355A/ED-204A # EASA - PART-IS# Other domain-centric regulatory requirements

Experience

1. Associate Director Cybersecurity & Compliance Leader Apac

   RTX

   Aug 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• Jb Institute Of Computer Technology - Sri Venkateshwara University

  Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

  2004 — 2007

• K.R.C Degree College, Sri Venkateshwara University

  Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Applications)

  2000 — 2003