SynRadar, a rising force in cyber threat detection and governance solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Vijay K. Banda as its new Executive Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). This strategic leadership move heralds an exciting new era in SynRadar’s mission to elevate cybersecurity for enterprises worldwide.
🎯 A Visionary Leader in Cybersecurity & Strategy
Vijay K. Banda brings over 26 years of robust experience in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and global technology leadership. A mechanical engineering graduate from Bangalore University and holder of an M.S. in Computer Science from Wayne State University (Detroit, USA), he has led innovative tech teams across Fortune 100 firms in the U.S. and India. Passion Vista Magazine
As the former Senior Director of Cybersecurity at Qualcomm India, Banda has become a trusted advisor to MSMEs, government organizations, and BFSI clients, guiding them through complex cyber threats and automated compliance challenges. Passion Vista Magazine
🌍 Beyond Corporate—A Passionate Mentor & Community Leader
Vijay’s influence extends well beyond boardrooms. In 2015, he founded YesMentor.org, a non-profit platform committed to mentoring the youth of India in future-ready skills. Under his leadership, YesMentor has launched YesMentor.AI, a multilingual AI‑driven chatbot offering career guidance to students in rural and tier‑2/3 regions—aligning with his mission to empower one million youths nationwide. theciotoday.com
His achievements have been recognized widely, including being honored as “Social Enterprise of the Year – Information Technology” at the Global Technology Leaders Awards 2024, and receiving mentorship accolades from leading business magazines. theciotoday.com
🔗 SynRadar’s Strategic Edge
With Vijay Banda now at the helm of strategy and governance:
- Expect accelerated growth in GRC automation and integration with AI-driven cyber‑risk frameworks.
- A sharper, unified vision for compliance solutions tailored to BFSI and enterprise needs.
- Enhanced product innovations that blend technical rigor with user-centric design—underpinned by Vijay’s strong belief in outcome-driven platforms.
SynRadar CEO Ashish Rao commented: “Vijay’s appointment strengthens our leadership in delivering proactive, streamlined security for our clients. His rare combination of deep technical insight and strategic vision makes him the ideal catalyst as we shape the next frontier of governance, risk, and compliance.”
🔭 What’s Next?
SynRadar is set to reveal several upcoming initiatives:
- A revamped CyberSec India Expo presence—booth 141—showcasing solutions built around Vijay’s guidance. Scribd+2LinkedIn+2LinkedIn+2
- A series of whitepapers, webinars, and thought leadership programs focusing on future‑ready cybersecurity, AI in GRC, and youth‑oriented tech education.
🧭 Final Word
The appointment of Vijay K. Banda is more than just an executive shuffle—it marks SynRadar’s bold step into a future defined by AI‑powered cyber governance, strategic clarity, and meaningful social impact. With a leader who seamlessly blends corporate effectiveness and community service, SynRadar is poised for its next chapter of innovation and influence.
📝 About SynRadar
SynRadar delivers next‑generation cyber threat intelligence and governance solutions to help enterprises proactively manage compliance, risk, and automated defense across hybrid IT environments.
🎙 About Vijay K. Banda
A globally experienced cybersecurity executive, mentor, and author, Vijay is building YesMentor.ai to uplift youth across India in future skills and digital literacy. He is also the author of Skill Up India: 4 Mantras for Future Skill Readiness, an Amazon India bestselling career guide.
🤝 Connect with Vijay K. Banda on LinkedIn
To stay updated on Vijay’s latest insights on cybersecurity, AI in governance, and youth mentorship, feel free to connect or follow him on LinkedIn:
👉 Vijay K. Banda – Executive Chairman & CSO, SynRadar