Piradeepan Nagarajan

Piradeepan Nagarajan is an IT Operations Manager and cybersecurity leader with extensive experience driving IT infrastructure, operations, compliance, and security programs in high-growth technology start-up environments.

Recognized as a BCS Fellow and IEEE CertifAIEd™ Assessor, he has shown industry influence and a commitment to advancing responsible technology practices. He has led transformative initiatives, including a seamless corporate rebranding with zero downtime, multiple SOC 2 audits, and enterprise-grade security frameworks. His expertise spans IAM, vendor governance, endpoint compliance, and global IT service delivery. Beyond operations, he actively contributes to the broader technology community through authorship of thought leadership on AI and compliance, peer review of AI security research, and participation as a judge for prestigious awards in cybersecurity, business, and technology innovation.

With a philosophy rooted in responsibility, continuous learning, and ethical leadership, Piradeepan combines technical depth with strategic foresight. He brings a unique perspective to judging, shaped by his dual focus on operational excellence and the secure, ethical adoption of emerging technologies.