Vikram has a manufacturing and security/cryptography background. In Cisco, he built and ran IoT systems for quality control across Cisco's global manufacturing footprint covering over 100 plants for over 18 years. He has extensive experience in manufacturing processes, automation systems, data analytics, industrial networking and security for manufacturing. His security experience covers network and system security, data security, cryptography, intellectual property protection and anti-counterfeit security architecture. Prior to Cisco, Vikram Sharma deployed Honeywell DCS systems in oil refineries, pipelines and Building Management Systems. He holds a Bachelor in Industrial Electronics and a Master in Computer Science.