Vishal Amin

Presidential Scholar | Cybersecurity Leader @ Microsoft

Carlsbad, CA, United States

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Education: Executive Partner

Master of Business for Veterans

USC Marshall School of Business

2023 :

Executive Education

Harvard Kennedy School

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Political Science and Government

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Experience: Managing the growth and vision of the Microsoft Federal (Defense) Security Compliance & Identity Business. The Defense Security Solutions business totals over $1.5 Billion dollars and is comprised of cybersecurity professionals leading the most challenging and impactful missions for our federal customers. Supporting through innovative Cyber leaders to trusted technical specialists, this business continues to leverage trusted leading-edge cloud and AI solutions addressing our nation's most complex and innovative challenges.

2022 : Present

Microsoft

General Manager (Managing Director) of Security Solutions (US Federal | Defense)

Forgepoint Capital (FPC) is a venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs to forge the next generation companies protecting the digital future. We believe greater cybersecurity will enable economic prosperity, protect individuals’ right to privacy and facilitate trust in business. Our team is committed to support entrepreneurs addressing the most pressing challenges facing individuals, businesses and governments.

2023 :

Forgepoint Capital

Cybersecurity Advisory Council

The Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at individuals serving our Nation's veterans who are motivated to broaden their skillsets, knowledge, and influence across the country. Participants hold a variety of roles including business and community leaders, members of veteran-serving nonprofits, as well as leaders in government, academia, and active and reserve military service members. The program is part of the Bush Institute’s commitment to developing and supporting effective leaders, and it builds on the organization's extensive body of work on veteran transition issues. Each participant joins the program with a personal leadership project, which allows them to implement what they learn in the program in service of improving veteran outcomes across the United States.

2022 :

George W. Bush Presidential Center

Presidential Scholar | Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program

Managing the growth and vision of the Microsoft Federal (Civilian) Security Compliance & Identity Business. The Defense Security Solutions business is comprised of cybersecurity professionals leading the most challenging and impactful missions for our federal customers. Supporting through innovative Cyber leaders to trusted technical specialists, this business continues to leverage trusted leading-edge cloud and AI solutions addressing our nation's most complex and innovative challenges.

2021 : 2022

Microsoft

Sr. Director, Security Compliance Identity Management & Privacy (US Federal | Civilian)

Leading the Microsoft Federal's Security Compliance & Identity Business, a group comprised of cybersecurity professionals accelerating Digital Transformation initiatives in partnership with our Federal Government clients spanning across the Executive Branch, Civilian, Defense and National Security Agencies. The Microsoft Federal team provides trusted leading-edge cloud and AI solutions to empower federal organizations in addressing our nation's most complex and innovative challenges, while fulfilling demanding requirements that enable secure and agile digital transformation.

2021 : 2021

Microsoft

Director, Security Compliance Identity Management & Privacy (US Federal | Defense, Civilian, Intel)

Company: Microsoft

Years of Experience: 26

Spoken Language: English, Gujurati, Hindi

Skills Aviation, Business Development, Client Relations, Cloud Administration, Cloud Security, Coaching, Communication, Consulting, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Defense, DoD, Executive Leadership, Executive Management, Flight Safety, Government, Intelligence, Leadership, Management, Marine Corps, Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office, Military, Military Experience, Military Operations, Military Training, National Security, Navy, Operational Planning, Organizational Leadership, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Sales, Security Clearance, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Tactics, Team Building, Team Leadership, Time Management, Training, U.S. Department of Defense, Veterans, Top Secret, Military Aviation, Military Liaison, Aircraft, Weapons

About Vishal is the General Manager of Security Solutions for Microsoft Federal Defense, a $1.6 billion business that leverages leading-edge cloud and AI technologies to solve the most complex and impactful cybersecurity challenges for our nation's defense sector. He has over 20 years of experience as a former fighter pilot, security executive, and vice president, bringing a unique perspective and expertise to the field of cybersecurity and digital transformation.

As a Presidential Scholar and a graduate of the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Vishal is committed to broadening his skillsets, knowledge, and influence across the country and serving our veteran community. He is passionate about aligning cybersecurity objectives with human impact and empowering veterans and families of the fallen to pass on their values to the next generation and the community at large. His leadership philosophy aligns with the 5 words If Not Me Then Who..., inspired by 1st LT Travis Manion, a fallen hero and a fellow Marine.