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Joel Rao

Activist · DISC type Cd
Partner | Principal Consultant | Cybersecurity, Web Strategy & Technology Advisor at Rao Digital Solutions LLP
📍 Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India

Joel Rao is a cybersecurity and GRC leader with over 15 years of experience managing security operations and digital transformation. Colleagues describe him as innovative, meticulous, and a pleasure to work with. He holds CISM and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certifications and graduated from Anna University.

Outside of his primary role, Joel is passionate about helping others navigate the digital world. He runs a technology consultancy that provides tailored IT and cybersecurity solutions to individuals, small businesses, and non-profits, showing a commitment to empowering smaller organizations through technology.

Unique fact: In a recent post, he expressed deep gratitude for his family, specifically mentioning the support from his wife and parents as crucial to his journey.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Partner | Principal Consultant | Cybersecurity, Web Strategy & Technology Advisor
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India
Personality Overview

How Joel shows up

Logical And Quick
Value Conscious
Perfectionist

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They respond well to confident salespeople. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Priorities

Topics Joel cares about

Cybersecurity Frameworks
He has extensive, certified expertise in implementing and auditing frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC2, and DPDPA to build scalable compliance and security programs.
Security as Business Enabler
He actively shares content on reframing cybersecurity from an IT problem to a core business risk, viewing it as a driver of confidence and growth.
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Career

Work history

3-2021
Partner | Principal Consultant | Cybersecurity, Web Strategy & Technology Advisor
Rao Digital Solutions LLP
10-2020 - 2-2021
Senior Manager IT
India Vision Foundation
10-2020 - 2-2021
Senior Manager IT
Navjyoti India Foundation
4-2013 - 9-2020
Manager - IT Services
The Leprosy Mission Trust India
4-2011 - 3-2013
Manager - IT (Web & Intranet)
The Leprosy Mission Trust India
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2005 - 2009
Engineer's Degree
Anna University
2012 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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