With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud, telecom, and IT, Mani Masood has held senior leadership roles at some of the world’s most prestigious organizations, working with IBM, HP, Ericsson, Capgemini Ernst & Young, Microsoft, and Motorola. Mani combines technology strategy, AI adoption, risk management, and business leadership to deliver impactful results in complex and high-stakes environments.
Over the past five years, Mani has worked with multibillion-dollar public companies to develop technology visions centered on security and adopt AI-driven innovations. His work focuses on aligning cybersecurity and AI strategies with business objectives to ensure resilience, drive growth, and achieve measurable risk reduction. By applying frameworks like NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (CSF), he has minimized organizational exposure, improved operational efficiency, and maximized ROI through effective risk management practices..
His expertise spans IT and cloud operations, cybersecurity operations, threat and vulnerability management, and incident response and recovery. Mani also excels in mitigating Advanced Persistent Threats, supply chain risk mitigation, compliance with complex regulatory standards, and implementing Secure SDLC programs. He has developed enterprise-wide cybersecurity training programs, promoting a culture of awareness and significantly reducing human-based vulnerabilities.
Over the course of his career, Mani has spearheaded initiatives managing over $300 million in IT assets across Telecom, Healthcare, and Tech Startups. Recognized as a dynamic leader, he has a proven track record of driving projects to profitability, delivering measurable operational gains, and strengthening enterprise-wide resilience.
Education and Certifications
Mani holds an M.Sc. in Computer Information Systems from the University of Houston, an MBA in International Business from Texas A&M University, and a postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard University. His professional certifications include CISM, PMP, Zero Trust Certified Architect (ZTCA), Agile Scrum Master, ISO 27001 Information Security Management, ITIL 4 Strategist – Direct, Plan, and Improve, ISACA COBIT 5, and TM Forum Revenue Assurance Accredited.
Thought Leadership and Industry Contributions
Mani’s thought leadership and industry contributions are both innovative and impactful. He has provided keynotes in conferences and seminars, participated at the IBM Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing Lab in Zurich and attended research at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. His whitepaper on IT Product Adoption was presented at the High-Tech Summit in Houston, chaired by Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson. Additionally, his work on Rapid Application Development was showcased at the 16th Conference of Scientists and Engineers of America, led by NASA Scholar and Mars Pathfinder physicist Dr. Bashir Syed.
Mani’s leadership earned him the Deloitte Leadership Excellence Award for Business Process Optimization, and his success in enterprise architecture and business modeling also brought him recognition in a prominent TM Forum Case Study.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mani actively engages with his community. For instance, he advised the Director of the Houston Community College System, where he played a key role in supporting the Continued Education and Training Program in ICT. During this time, he took the lead on initiatives to expand access to technology education while helping to improve workforce readiness.
Building on his deep expertise, strategic vision, and strong track record, Mani Masood continues to stand out as a forward-thinking leader in cybersecurity, AI innovation, and business strategy.
