Punit R.
UK · Director of IT & Cyber Security · Checkatrade
University of Hertfordshire
3 followers
About
Punit is an IT & Cyber Security leader with extensive experience in high-velocity and high-growth 'Unicorn' environments. He is distinguished by a unique blend of high-velocity delivery, deep technical expertise, and rigorous financial discipline. Punit has a proven track record of delivering large-scale transformations across IT and Security, delivering secure, scalable technology that accelerates business growth while maintaining operational resilience. Punit has experience with various aspects of Cyber Security including Engineering, SOC, Compliance and Audit. Punit also serves on Crane Venture Capital's CISO Advisory Board as well as its CxO Advisory Group - guiding Crane's investments, working with founders and advising on product, growth and messaging.
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- IT Strategy
- Security Strategy
- AI Strategy
- Governance
- Digital Transformation
- Budget Management
- Vendor Negotiation
- Change Management
- GRC
30 skills in total
Licenses & Certifications
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional
ISC²
Issued Mar 2025 · Expires Feb 2028
Experience
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Director of IT & Cyber Security
Checkatrade
Jan 2025 — Present
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Director: IT & Cyber Security
Smart Pension
Jan 2023 — Dec 2024
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Director: IT & Workplace
SaltPay
Apr 2022 — Dec 2022
6 experiences in total
Education
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University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons), Accounting and Finance
Jan 2008
Recent posts
[celebration:new_certification]Has successfully verified **Certified Information Systems Security Professional** (ISC²)