Co-Founder & CEO
Co-Founder & CTO
CMO
Vice President, Global Sales
Head of Presales
Head of Delivery & Operations
Head of R&D
Head of Legal
APAC Managing Director
Managing Director, Middle East & Africa
Sales Director MEA & Central Asia
Sales Director Latam & Caribbean
Co-Founder & CEO
Amit is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience implementing initiatives that have driven business growth across multiple geographies and increased shareholders. He is widely recognized for his strategic thinking, operational focus, technical knowledge and passion for people. Given his repository of knowledge on cutting-edge technology and cybersecurity, Amit has frequently been invited to be part of speaker panels at industry forums.
Before co-founding SecurityGen, Amit was the Chief Executive Officer for Positive Technologies. Under his leadership, Positive Technologies has become one of the world's leading providers of telecom security solutions that enable continuous visibility and protection to network owners.
Prior to joining Positive Technologies, Amit was Global Sales Director for F-Secure, a cyber-security organization that grew exponentially during his four years tenure. Before that, as Country Manager - India and SAARC for Trend Micro, he significantly improved the organizations growth trajectory through market leadership in brand, customer satisfaction, and loyalty. Amit has also been associated with Dell Computers where he was instrumental in executing effective growth strategies and bolstering profits for the company's portfolio of products.
Amit holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's in business administration from the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, India. He has also completed a General Management Program at the National University of Singapore.
Co-Founder & CEO
Amit is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience implementing initiatives that have driven business growth across multiple geographies and increased shareholders. He is widely recognized for his strategic thinking, operational focus, technical knowledge and passion for people. Given his repository of knowledge on cutting-edge technology and cybersecurity, Amit has frequently been invited to be part of speaker panels at industry forums.
Before co-founding SecurityGen, Amit was the Chief Executive Officer for Positive Technologies. Under his leadership, Positive Technologies has become one of the world's leading providers of telecom security solutions that enable continuous visibility and protection to network owners.
Prior to joining Positive Technologies, Amit was Global Sales Director for F-Secure, a cyber-security organization that grew exponentially during his four years tenure. Before that, as Country Manager - India and SAARC for Trend Micro, he significantly improved the organizations growth trajectory through market leadership in brand, customer satisfaction, and loyalty. Amit has also been associated with Dell Computers where he was instrumental in executing effective growth strategies and bolstering profits for the company's portfolio of products.
Amit holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's in business administration from the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, India. He has also completed a General Management Program at the National University of Singapore.
Sales Director Latam & Caribbean
Rene Sandoval is a seasoned Senior Telecommunications and Digital Transformation leader with over 15 years of experience in leveraging advanced technologies such as mobile networks, AI, IoT, data analytics, and cybersecurity to drive business success. Based in Mexico City, Rene has a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiencies and revenue growth for major industry players like Ericsson, Amdocs, and Nokia.
Currently serving as the Sales Director for the Latam & Caribbean region, he is responsible for expanding SecurityGen's footprint by partnering with MNOs and businesses across this diverse geography and cultivating long-term engagements. With expertise in wireless and fixed networks, cloud solutions, and strategic business development, Rene has successfully led IT-OT convergence initiatives, optimized performance through hardware retrofitting, and fostered strategic partnerships and market developments. He holds a Master's in Electronics and Telecommunications from ITESM and various certifications, including PMP and Scrum Master.
Sales Director Latam & Caribbean
Rene Sandoval is a seasoned Senior Telecommunications and Digital Transformation leader with over 15 years of experience in leveraging advanced technologies such as mobile networks, AI, IoT, data analytics, and cybersecurity to drive business success. Based in Mexico City, Rene has a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiencies and revenue growth for major industry players like Ericsson, Amdocs, and Nokia.
Currently serving as the Sales Director for the Latam & Caribbean region, he is responsible for expanding SecurityGen's footprint by partnering with MNOs and businesses across this diverse geography and cultivating long-term engagements. With expertise in wireless and fixed networks, cloud solutions, and strategic business development, Rene has successfully led IT-OT convergence initiatives, optimized performance through hardware retrofitting, and fostered strategic partnerships and market developments. He holds a Master's in Electronics and Telecommunications from ITESM and various certifications, including PMP and Scrum Master.
Head of Legal
With over 21 years of deep legal experience, Kristina is the legal head of SecurityGen. Her role encompasses full legal support for the company's projects, which includes advising on various legal and compliance matters across the company and its affiliates, legal negotiations, conducting legal research, contractual work, preparation of legal documents for company's business activity.
Kristina is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional (IAPP CIPP/E) and she is in charge of performing data privacy regulatory compliance. This data privacy track covers developing and managing a global program to ensure compliance with data privacy requirements and integrate privacy practices into the company's business processes. Kristina holds a Graduation in Law.
Head of Legal
With over 21 years of deep legal experience, Kristina is the legal head of SecurityGen. Her role encompasses full legal support for the company's projects, which includes advising on various legal and compliance matters across the company and its affiliates, legal negotiations, conducting legal research, contractual work, preparation of legal documents for company's business activity.
Kristina is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional (IAPP CIPP/E) and she is in charge of performing data privacy regulatory compliance. This data privacy track covers developing and managing a global program to ensure compliance with data privacy requirements and integrate privacy practices into the company's business processes. Kristina holds a Graduation in Law.
Head of R&D
Artem has 16 years of experience in Telecom Security software development. Over the years, Artem has grown from a developer to a development team lead role. He is currently the Head of R&D at SecurityGen. And in this role, he is responsible for the development of telecom security products by using modern agile methodologies. Artem coordinates the interaction between international development departments, commercial departments, and experts.
He holds a Master's degree in microelectronics and microwave technologies.
Head of R&D
Artem has 16 years of experience in Telecom Security software development. Over the years, Artem has grown from a developer to a development team lead role. He is currently the Head of R&D at SecurityGen. And in this role, he is responsible for the development of telecom security products by using modern agile methodologies. Artem coordinates the interaction between international development departments, commercial departments, and experts.
He holds a Master's degree in microelectronics and microwave technologies.
Head of Delivery & Operations
Milan heads the delivery function at SecurityGen. In this role, he is responsible for setting strategic direction for every project delivery, defining and implementing processes, and managing the team across a broad portfolio of expertise.
In his earlier role as part of the Presales team of a global cybersecurity firm, Positive Technologies, he supported the sales cycle, created project-related documents, and led technical discussions.
Before this, as a Technical Team Leader, Milan was responsible for engineering activities, supporting deployment, and handling active support and maintenance. This role entailed working closely with market development, regions, presales, other functions, and third-party vendors.
Milan holds a PhD in Telecommunications and a Master's Degree., in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering and Communication, 2004
Head of Delivery & Operations
Milan heads the delivery function at SecurityGen. In this role, he is responsible for setting strategic direction for every project delivery, defining and implementing processes, and managing the team across a broad portfolio of expertise.
In his earlier role as part of the Presales team of a global cybersecurity firm, Positive Technologies, he supported the sales cycle, created project-related documents, and led technical discussions.
Before this, as a Technical Team Leader, Milan was responsible for engineering activities, supporting deployment, and handling active support and maintenance. This role entailed working closely with market development, regions, presales, other functions, and third-party vendors.
Milan holds a PhD in Telecommunications and a Master's Degree., in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering and Communication, 2004
Head of Presales
Gustavo is a Cybersecurity Expert with 20 years of experience in the Telecom Business. He has built an end-to-end industry vision, from startup MNOs to challenging engineering roles on vendors such as Alcatel and LogicaCMG. From provisioning to billing, he has worked on Packet Core, Subscriber Databases, OSS, BSS, Value Added Services, IP Backbone and Security layers.
Over the last ten years, he has been working on improving the security and visibility for Telecom assets.
Head of Presales
Gustavo is a Cybersecurity Expert with 20 years of experience in the Telecom Business. He has built an end-to-end industry vision, from startup MNOs to challenging engineering roles on vendors such as Alcatel and LogicaCMG. From provisioning to billing, he has worked on Packet Core, Subscriber Databases, OSS, BSS, Value Added Services, IP Backbone and Security layers.
Over the last ten years, he has been working on improving the security and visibility for Telecom assets.
Managing Director, Middle East & Africa
Imad Ayad is an experienced sales and business development professional with vast experience leading teams to exceed revenue goals in dynamic environments. With over 20 years of rich techno-functional experience across leading telecom and tech firms, he has developed expertise across mobile devices, management & new product development for telecom industry
With a proven ability to lead the sales organization while building trustful relationships with senior customers, including C-Level executives, Imad is the Managing Director of Middle East & Africa SecurityGen. Imad will spearhead the accelerated growth charter across the MEA region in this role by forging key partnerships and strengthening solid relationships with leading telcos and enterprises.
Before joining the SecurityGen team, Imad held key leadership roles with Nokia, Alfa Telecommunications, Enghouse Networks and Tranglo. And during this time, he has developed strong Telecom application expertise focused on VAS and SMS security along with excellent leadership skills.
Imad holds a Diploma in Engineering from Saint Joseph University (ESIB). Beirut, Lebanon.
Managing Director, Middle East & Africa
Imad Ayad is an experienced sales and business development professional with vast experience leading teams to exceed revenue goals in dynamic environments. With over 20 years of rich techno-functional experience across leading telecom and tech firms, he has developed expertise across mobile devices, management & new product development for telecom industry
With a proven ability to lead the sales organization while building trustful relationships with senior customers, including C-Level executives, Imad is the Managing Director of Middle East & Africa SecurityGen. Imad will spearhead the accelerated growth charter across the MEA region in this role by forging key partnerships and strengthening solid relationships with leading telcos and enterprises.
Before joining the SecurityGen team, Imad held key leadership roles with Nokia, Alfa Telecommunications, Enghouse Networks and Tranglo. And during this time, he has developed strong Telecom application expertise focused on VAS and SMS security along with excellent leadership skills.
Imad holds a Diploma in Engineering from Saint Joseph University (ESIB). Beirut, Lebanon.
Vice President, Global Sales
Kar Nyan is the VP sales for SecurityGen responsible for growing and managing the global business. He is motivated to expand the company's presence and establish long-term relationships with regional customers and partners.
He is passionate and experienced in Telecommunications, with over 20 years of experience. He started his career as a planning engineer in one of Malaysia's Mobile Operators; Kar Nyan subsequently took on different technical, sales and leadership roles in Telecom Network Equipment and Telecom Software providers before joining SecurityGen.
An experienced leader, Kar Nyan profoundly believes in and practices the principle - of talking to customers and ensuring the customer's needs and interests are understood and addressed. He holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Warwick.
Vice President, Global Sales
Kar Nyan is the VP sales for SecurityGen responsible for growing and managing the global business. He is motivated to expand the company's presence and establish long-term relationships with regional customers and partners.
He is passionate and experienced in Telecommunications, with over 20 years of experience. He started his career as a planning engineer in one of Malaysia's Mobile Operators; Kar Nyan subsequently took on different technical, sales and leadership roles in Telecom Network Equipment and Telecom Software providers before joining SecurityGen.
An experienced leader, Kar Nyan profoundly believes in and practices the principle - of talking to customers and ensuring the customer's needs and interests are understood and addressed. He holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Warwick.
CMO
Sonali is a technology marketing leader with over 16 years of experience - strategizing and executing focused marketing programs to drive business growth and improve the overall brand and customer experience. As the CMO at SecurityGen, she leads the global brand portfolio, driving and enhancing brand awareness and industry validations and devising the GTM strategy aligned to sales functions and revenue growth.
Her well-rounded background in managing high-performance marketing functions of established global enterprise tech leaders and new-age tech start-ups enables her to simultaneously think and deliver scale and agile tactics. In her earlier roles, she led marketing functions at international technology product firms and cybersecurity start-ups. With these in-depth experiences, she understands and is well acquainted with the IT ecosystem and its requirements.
During this time, Sonali has evolved into a marketing communications specialist with hands-on experience in designing and executing marketing & communications strategies aligned to strategic brand launches and growth, as well as brand acquisitions and divestitures.
Sonali holds a Master's in Business Administration specializing in Marketing Communications and a Graduation in Commerce and Economics from Mumbai University (India).
CMO
Sonali is a technology marketing leader with over 16 years of experience - strategizing and executing focused marketing programs to drive business growth and improve the overall brand and customer experience. As the CMO at SecurityGen, she leads the global brand portfolio, driving and enhancing brand awareness and industry validations and devising the GTM strategy aligned to sales functions and revenue growth.
Her well-rounded background in managing high-performance marketing functions of established global enterprise tech leaders and new-age tech start-ups enables her to simultaneously think and deliver scale and agile tactics. In her earlier roles, she led marketing functions at international technology product firms and cybersecurity start-ups. With these in-depth experiences, she understands and is well acquainted with the IT ecosystem and its requirements.
During this time, Sonali has evolved into a marketing communications specialist with hands-on experience in designing and executing marketing & communications strategies aligned to strategic brand launches and growth, as well as brand acquisitions and divestitures.
Sonali holds a Master's in Business Administration specializing in Marketing Communications and a Graduation in Commerce and Economics from Mumbai University (India).
Co-Founder & CTO
Dmitry Kurbatov, the CTO and Co-Founder, is a world-renowned telecom security expert with over 15 years of experience in researching 5G, LTE network, SDN/NFV, and IoT.
A telecom security veteran with a sharp focus on a research-based approach - Dmitry, along with his R&D team, have led several innovative global telecom security deployments. He has spearheaded the development of an automated security analysis system and telecom security research, which includes identifying vulnerabilities in network equipment, errors in data transfer, network design, protection of signalling protocols (SS7, Diameter, GTP), and IoT security.
Prior to establishing SecurityGen, Dmitry was the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Positive Technologies. He was responsible for developing and implementing the security strategy for mobile communications, 5G technology and infrastructures (industrial and enterprise).
Prior to joining Positive Technologies in 2010 as an information security expert, Dmitry worked as a network engineer for several system integrators. His passion for bringing together processes and technology to simplify and improve the experience for our clients and employees.
Dmitry graduated from Moscow Technological University (MIREA) with a degree in information security of telecommunications systems.
Co-Founder & CTO
Dmitry Kurbatov, the CTO and Co-Founder, is a world-renowned telecom security expert with over 15 years of experience in researching 5G, LTE network, SDN/NFV, and IoT.
A telecom security veteran with a sharp focus on a research-based approach - Dmitry, along with his R&D team, have led several innovative global telecom security deployments. He has spearheaded the development of an automated security analysis system and telecom security research, which includes identifying vulnerabilities in network equipment, errors in data transfer, network design, protection of signalling protocols (SS7, Diameter, GTP), and IoT security.
Prior to establishing SecurityGen, Dmitry was the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Positive Technologies. He was responsible for developing and implementing the security strategy for mobile communications, 5G technology and infrastructures (industrial and enterprise).
Prior to joining Positive Technologies in 2010 as an information security expert, Dmitry worked as a network engineer for several system integrators. His passion for bringing together processes and technology to simplify and improve the experience for our clients and employees.
Dmitry graduated from Moscow Technological University (MIREA) with a degree in information security of telecommunications systems.
APAC Managing Director
Evelyn Chan is a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications and ICT industries. Her extensive career spans roles with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and technology vendors, equipping her to align customer needs with innovative solutions.
As the APAC Managing Director at SecurityGen, Evelyn drives business growth and strategic partnerships, advancing the company’s mission to strengthen telecom security and support secure digital transformation across the region.
Her experience includes leadership roles at Comptel, Digital Route, and Tecnomen, where she secured group-wide deals, managed commercial negotiations, and collaborated with technology partners to expand sales and foster long-term relationships. At Axiata Enterprise, she established partnerships with global technology leaders to accelerate ICT adoption among leading operators.
Evelyn holds a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from the University of Malaya and is fluent in English, Malay, and Cantonese. With a proven track record in solution selling, partner management, and strategic business development, she is a strong leader delivering impactful results in the APAC telecom and ICT sectors.
APAC Managing Director
Evelyn Chan is a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications and ICT industries. Her extensive career spans roles with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and technology vendors, equipping her to align customer needs with innovative solutions.
As the APAC Managing Director at SecurityGen, Evelyn drives business growth and strategic partnerships, advancing the company’s mission to strengthen telecom security and support secure digital transformation across the region.
Her experience includes leadership roles at Comptel, Digital Route, and Tecnomen, where she secured group-wide deals, managed commercial negotiations, and collaborated with technology partners to expand sales and foster long-term relationships. At Axiata Enterprise, she established partnerships with global technology leaders to accelerate ICT adoption among leading operators.
Evelyn holds a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from the University of Malaya and is fluent in English, Malay, and Cantonese. With a proven track record in solution selling, partner management, and strategic business development, she is a strong leader delivering impactful results in the APAC telecom and ICT sectors.
Sales Director MEA & Central Asia
Mahmoud is a seasoned telecom engineering expert with over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. As the Sales Director for MEA & Central Asia, he is responsible for driving growth and fostering strategic partnerships across the region.In his prior role serving as the Senior Pre-Sales Engineer for the MENA region at SecurityGen, he played a pivotal role in bridging technical solutions with client needs. His responsibilities encompass conducting data analysis, delivering pre-sales and post-project presentations, and providing technical input for customer RFXs along with defining project scope and objectives. Mahmoud also collaborated closely with product development teams to ensure that customer requirements are effectively integrated into product features and roadmaps.Prior to joining SecurityGen, Mahmoud held significant positions at Mobile Systems International (MSI) and Vodafone Egypt. At MSI, he managed customer requests, supported sales executives with solution selling, and oversaw technical aspects of RFP/RFI responses. During his long tenure at Vodafone Egypt, he contributed to radio planning and optimization, enhancing network performance and customer satisfaction.Mahmoud holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Cairo University and a Professional Diploma in Data Science and Big Data from Nile University, School of Informatics and Computer science. His technical proficiencies include expertise in Telecom signalling protocols , Telecom Security, proficiency with access network , Mahmoud is committed to advancing telecom security and delivering innovative solutions to clients.
Sales Director MEA & Central Asia
Mahmoud is a seasoned telecom engineering expert with over 13 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. As the Sales Director for MEA & Central Asia, he is responsible for driving growth and fostering strategic partnerships across the region.
In his prior role serving as the Senior Pre-Sales Engineer for the MENA region at SecurityGen, he played a pivotal role in bridging technical solutions with client needs. His responsibilities encompass conducting data analysis, delivering pre-sales and post-project presentations, and providing technical input for customer RFXs along with defining project scope and objectives. Mahmoud also collaborated closely with product development teams to ensure that customer requirements are effectively integrated into product features and roadmaps.
Prior to joining SecurityGen, Mahmoud held significant positions at Mobile Systems International (MSI) and Vodafone Egypt. At MSI, he managed customer requests, supported sales executives with solution selling, and oversaw technical aspects of RFP/RFI responses. During his long tenure at Vodafone Egypt, he contributed to radio planning and optimization, enhancing network performance and customer satisfaction.
Mahmoud holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Cairo University and a Professional Diploma in Data Science and Big Data from Nile University, School of Informatics and Computer science. His technical proficiencies include expertise in telecom signaling protocols, security, proficiency with Ericsson OSS tools, UMTS network cell planning, Huawei equipment, and Python programming.
Fluent in Arabic and English, with a fair proficiency in French, Mahmoud is committed to advancing telecom security and delivering innovative solutions to clients.
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