Vivek Ponnada
Commander · DISC type DVivek Ponnada is the SVP of Growth & Strategy at Frenos, leveraging extensive global experience in OT and critical infrastructure cybersecurity. An MBA graduate from UT Austins McCombs School, he is recognized for his expertise in control systems and holds ISA/IEC 62443 and GICSP certifications. Colleagues describe him as energetic, knowledgeable, and an enthusiastic sales leader.
Vivek is a prominent voice in the industrial security community, frequently speaking at industry conferences and contributing to collaborative projects. He is passionate about bridging the cybersecurity skills gap and actively participates in organizations like ISACA and ISA to advance the field. His career began hands-on as an Instrumentation Technician before moving into engineering and leadership.
Unique fact: Vivek is the co-lead for the "Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices" project, a community-driven initiative to improve the security of industrial control systems.
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