Sharad Tripathi
Ex-Indian Navy | VP Solutions & Strategy @ QNu Labs | Quantum Security • QKD • PQC • SATCOM • RAN • EW • Secure Comms Deployment & Business Scaling Leader
- Role
- Vice President - Solutions & Strategy at QNu Labs
- Location
- New Delhi, DL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sharad Tripathi
Deep expertise in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), quantum key distribution (QKD), and quantum-resilient networks — driving product lifecycle, GTM, and operational deployment in defence & government sectors. From strategic program execution in defence environments to leading quantum-safe solutions at QNu Labs, I bring a consistent focus on disciplined delivery, contingency planning, and turning complex challenges into scalable business outcomes.Specialized in operational deployment and real-world application of RAN, SATCOM, encryption, post-quantum cryptography (PQC), quantum key distribution (QKD), and electronic warfare (EW) systems — bridging emerging technologies with enterprise and national security needs.At QNu Labs, I lead defence & government solutions for indigenous quantum-safe platforms — driving end-to-end GTM strategy, business development, lifecycle execution, strategic partnerships, and cross-functional delivery. I fuse rigorous execution discipline with startup agility to scale deep-tech innovations that safeguard critical data and communications.Key strengths:• Operational deployment & mission-critical execution• Post-quantum cryptography & sovereign security solutions• Quantum key distribution (QKD) & quantum-resilient networks• RAN, SATCOM, EW, and secure communication integration• Business development, GTM strategy, and upscaling• Multi-million-dollar program & budget leadership• Cross-functional team building in complex, high-security settingsOpen to senior leadership roles in post-quantum cybersecurity, sovereign security, and secure infrastructure.If you’re building or scaling mission-critical technology with a focus on execution and future-proof security — let’s connect.
Experience
Vice President - Solutions & Strategy
Nov 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
University of Madras
MSc (Defence and Strategic Studies), Operations Management and Supervision
2016 — 2017
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Master of Science - MS, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations/ Supply Chain Management & Digital Marketing
Jawaharlal Nehru University
BSc, Computer Science
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