Kal Dhinsa, CISSP
Chief Information Security Officer at NDVR- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Nick Escallon
Kal is not only an effective manager, but also a natural leader and mentor. During the five years I worked for him, Kal implemented and managed scalable processes and systems, allowing technology to always drive - never hinder - the growth of the business. He has a keen eye for talent and a proven track record of building successful teams from scratch. Kal has an admirable work ethic and is always committed to the success of the business. Kal also keeps the best interest of his direct reports in mind. He suggests and supports learning opportunities and fosters an environment that encourages outside-the-box thinking. I consider him to be the single greatest influence in my career, and can only hope we cross paths in the future.
Adam Shorr
I had the pleasure of supporting Kal on a recent large and complex data center migration and implenentation. His attention to detail, planning, technical knowledge and leadership skills are impressive. Kal knows how to get things done internally and externally even when things do not go as expected which is where his ability to think on his feet and adapt really show his deep industry experience and calm under pressure. Kal always has his companies best interests in mind and I highly recommend Kal to anyone.
Nick Escallon
Kal is not only an effective manager, but also a natural leader and mentor. During the five years I worked for him, Kal implemented and managed scalable processes and systems, allowing technology to always drive - never hinder - the growth of the business. He has a keen eye for talent and a proven track record of building successful teams from scratch. Kal has an admirable work ethic and is always committed to the success of the business. Kal also keeps the best interest of his direct reports in mind. He suggests and supports learning opportunities and fosters an environment that encourages outside-the-box thinking. I consider him to be the single greatest influence in my career, and can only hope we cross paths in the future.
Adam Shorr
I had the pleasure of supporting Kal on a recent large and complex data center migration and implenentation. His attention to detail, planning, technical knowledge and leadership skills are impressive. Kal knows how to get things done internally and externally even when things do not go as expected which is where his ability to think on his feet and adapt really show his deep industry experience and calm under pressure. Kal always has his companies best interests in mind and I highly recommend Kal to anyone.
Nick Escallon
Kal is not only an effective manager, but also a natural leader and mentor. During the five years I worked for him, Kal implemented and managed scalable processes and systems, allowing technology to always drive - never hinder - the growth of the business. He has a keen eye for talent and a proven track record of building successful teams from scratch. Kal has an admirable work ethic and is always committed to the success of the business. Kal also keeps the best interest of his direct reports in mind. He suggests and supports learning opportunities and fosters an environment that encourages outside-the-box thinking. I consider him to be the single greatest influence in my career, and can only hope we cross paths in the future.
Adam Shorr
I had the pleasure of supporting Kal on a recent large and complex data center migration and implenentation. His attention to detail, planning, technical knowledge and leadership skills are impressive. Kal knows how to get things done internally and externally even when things do not go as expected which is where his ability to think on his feet and adapt really show his deep industry experience and calm under pressure. Kal always has his companies best interests in mind and I highly recommend Kal to anyone.
Nick Escallon
Kal is not only an effective manager, but also a natural leader and mentor. During the five years I worked for him, Kal implemented and managed scalable processes and systems, allowing technology to always drive - never hinder - the growth of the business. He has a keen eye for talent and a proven track record of building successful teams from scratch. Kal has an admirable work ethic and is always committed to the success of the business. Kal also keeps the best interest of his direct reports in mind. He suggests and supports learning opportunities and fosters an environment that encourages outside-the-box thinking. I consider him to be the single greatest influence in my career, and can only hope we cross paths in the future.
Adam Shorr
I had the pleasure of supporting Kal on a recent large and complex data center migration and implenentation. His attention to detail, planning, technical knowledge and leadership skills are impressive. Kal knows how to get things done internally and externally even when things do not go as expected which is where his ability to think on his feet and adapt really show his deep industry experience and calm under pressure. Kal always has his companies best interests in mind and I highly recommend Kal to anyone.
Credentials
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
(ISC)²Feb, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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NDVR
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Information Security Officer
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Salsify
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United States
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Software Development
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400 - 500 Employee
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VP, Information Security
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Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
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Virgin Pulse
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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SVP, Information Security
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Dec 2020 - Feb 2021
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VP, Information Security & SaaS Operations
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Mar 2018 - Dec 2020
Ownership of the security function across the organization and acquired entities. Responsible for risk assessments, incident response, continuity planning, policy development, contract reviews, vendor assessment and executive reporting.
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Director of Information Security & SaaS Operations
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2013 - Mar 2018
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Director, SaaS Operations
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2010 - 2013
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Infrastructure Manager
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2006 - 2010
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Technology Consultant
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2004 - 2006
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Managing Director
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2003 - 2006
Co-founder of a technology consultancy providing solutions to SME’s requiring assistance with the creation of online corporate identity and the technology implementation. Duties included developing service portfolio, planning marketing strategy, identifying strategic partners, forecasting and managing budgets. Co-founder of a technology consultancy providing solutions to SME’s requiring assistance with the creation of online corporate identity and the technology implementation. Duties included developing service portfolio, planning marketing strategy, identifying strategic partners, forecasting and managing budgets.
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Virgin Cars (UK) Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Helpdesk Coordinator
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Feb 2001 - Mar 2004
Supported a public website that received 1.5M unique visitors. Responsible for user and network support for 120 users. Managed and trained 2 junior helpdesk specialists providing 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support. Oversaw the committee for Intranet development and implementation. Assisted with office relocation during to company expansion. Responsible for liaising with suppliers in procurement and cost reduction. Set-up of IT infrastructure at the Virgin Cars retail… Show more Supported a public website that received 1.5M unique visitors. Responsible for user and network support for 120 users. Managed and trained 2 junior helpdesk specialists providing 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support. Oversaw the committee for Intranet development and implementation. Assisted with office relocation during to company expansion. Responsible for liaising with suppliers in procurement and cost reduction. Set-up of IT infrastructure at the Virgin Cars retail site. Performed firewall updates, which included VPN set-up, working on CS Mime Sweeper policy creation and maintenance, and managing policies on Surf Control. Show less Supported a public website that received 1.5M unique visitors. Responsible for user and network support for 120 users. Managed and trained 2 junior helpdesk specialists providing 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support. Oversaw the committee for Intranet development and implementation. Assisted with office relocation during to company expansion. Responsible for liaising with suppliers in procurement and cost reduction. Set-up of IT infrastructure at the Virgin Cars retail… Show more Supported a public website that received 1.5M unique visitors. Responsible for user and network support for 120 users. Managed and trained 2 junior helpdesk specialists providing 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support. Oversaw the committee for Intranet development and implementation. Assisted with office relocation during to company expansion. Responsible for liaising with suppliers in procurement and cost reduction. Set-up of IT infrastructure at the Virgin Cars retail site. Performed firewall updates, which included VPN set-up, working on CS Mime Sweeper policy creation and maintenance, and managing policies on Surf Control. Show less
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Education
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1997 - 2001
De Montfort University
BSc Computing, Computer Science
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