Amitabh Bhardwaj, Project Consultant at IIT Madras PTF
Amitabh Bhardwaj is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Project Management, and Public Policy. A passionate, collaborative, and goal-oriented leader, he thrives in dynamic and challenging environments.
As the Joint Director (IT and Cyber Security) at the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, Amitabh played a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and securing IT networks and systems. His expertise ensured business continuity, disaster recovery, and compliance with information security standards across multiple domains and geographies.
With extensive cross-domain experience, Amitabh has successfully led and motivated diverse, geographically dispersed teams, driving the timely execution of mission-critical projects. He possesses a strategic mindset, excelling in decision-making, problem-solving, and regulatory analysis in data protection and cybersecurity.
A technocrat at heart, Amitabh is a Certified Ethical Hacker, Project Management Professional, and Public Policy Graduate. Committed to digital innovation and transformation, he aspires to contribute his expertise toward strengthening India’s cybersecurity landscape and driving digital advancements.
My core strengths are integrity, decision making, achieving results with empowered team and de novo perspectives, problem-solving, crisis management with elan, improving efficiency and making a difference with my unique qualities of head and heart (intellect and leadership interpersonal skills).
I am always excited to learn, discover synergies for all stakeholders to create win-win propositions, work in culturally diverse roles & environments, give back to society, solve problems with teamwork driven by optimism, professionalism, maturity and commitment.
