About the Speaker
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    VJ Viswanathan
    Founding Partner, CYFORIX (Former CISO & Sr. Executive at Keurig Dr Pepper, Comcast, HD Supply, and GE)

    With more than 25 years at the forefront of AI, cloud, enterprise technologies, cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management, VJ is a proven leader, trusted advisor, and strategic investor. He has a demonstrated history of building and scaling successful programs for global enterprises and transforming innovative concepts into impactful products.

    As a trusted Board advisor and subject matter expert, VJ guides organizations through intricate digital landscapes, fostering both innovation and strategic foresight. He brings particular value to Audit & Risk Management committees, where he rigorously evaluates and audits technology and cybersecurity organizations and programs, ensuring their veracity, efficiency, resilience, and strategic effectiveness.

    A sought-after advisor across expert, incubator, and accelerator networks, VJ empowers VC and PE firms with incisive market analysis, competitive intelligence, and opportunity mapping.

    VJ currently applies his diverse skills as the Founding Partner of CYFORIX, a strategic defense and technology risk advisory group, and as CEO of TORQE, a specialized firm focused on solution engineering and transformation.