EC-COUNCIL - Key Persons
Akash is responsible for leading EC-Council's business operations in the area of information security, training, and certification for business acceleration. Over the last decade with EC-Council, he was responsible for setting up the sales division in India, the entire international business unit, and the direct to customer business units. Akash travels widely and speaks at various information security & technology events and conferences, touching on the latest trends and developments in these areas. Prior to joining EC-Council, Akash worked as a core team member with HCL to establish their education business. In HCL and during his stint with other companies like NIIT, he was involved in high-level tie-ups with educational institutions, colleges, and universities across the country. He has also been a visiting faculty at universities in the past. With over 20 year's experience in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Client Servicing, and People Management, Akash has an innate flair for accepting challenges and commendable abilities in managing and leading his teams to achieve both business and individual goals. An IIM-A alumnus, Akash holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Marketing. He resides in Hyderabad, India.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- EC - Council 's Chief Financial Officer
Denise Yu is EC-Council's Chief Financial Officer. In this role, she is responsible for spearheading financial strategy and leadership to drive profitable growth and sustainable transformation. Denise has direct management responsibility for all global finance functions including planning, controllership, financial operations, tax, treasury, audit, business intelligence and investor relations. She is also the executive sponsor of all DEI and ESG initiatives across the company.
Denise is a seasoned finance, operations, and commercial executive. She is recognized as a leader in transformation and a proud champion of diversity and inclusion. Prior to joining the company, Denise most recently served as the Global Head of Monetization and Enterprise Sales Strategy at Criteo (NASDAQ: CRTO), where she played a pivotal role in driving sustainable business growth. Her previous role as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Sales Operations for the Americas at Criteo showcased her ability to orchestrate successful turnaround strategies for a $1 billion region.
With over 20 years of experience, her extensive career also includes senior finance roles at Fortune 500 corporations such as The Interpublic Group and Thomson Reuters, along with instrumental commercial positions in two successful SaaS start-ups-InQuent Technologies, acquired by AT&T, and ValueCommerce, acquired by Yahoo! Japan.
An alumna of the Rotman School of Management in Toronto, Denise holds an MBA, complemented by Master and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Toronto.
Currently residing in Singapore, she enjoys a fulfilling life with her wife and young toddler. She is also an avid golfer, diver, traveller, and home chef.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Trainer at New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Albuquerque
Eric Lopez graduated from New Mexico State University in 1992 with a degree in Journalism/Mass Communications with an emphasis in Advertising Design. Eric spent 1992 to 1996 working as a graphic artist at multiple offset printing companies as well as a freelance graphic artist for many commercial companies.
In 1996 Eric became a trainer at New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Albuquerque, NM teaching graphic design software courses such as CorelDRAW!, Adobe Photoshop , Adobe Illustrator and Adobe In-Design. Eric also taught the Microsoft Office Suite through the advanced level.
From 1996 to 2008 Eric worked at several New Horizons CLC franchises including those in Santa Cruz, CA, Tucson, AZ, El Paso, TX and finally back to Albuquerque, NM. During this tenure, Eric worked at a Trainer, Training Manager, Operations Manger, Sales, Manager, Senior Sales Manager, General Manager and finally co-owner at New Horizons CLC of El Paso and New Horizons CLC of New Mexico.
In 2008 Eric took his vast training center experience to EC-Council North America where he developed and launched the iClass training division whose charter is to offer EC-Council certification courses in live, online, and streaming video online training formats to clients who don't have access to an EC-Council Authorized Training center in their local area. EC-Council Authorized Training Centers also utilize the iClass platform to deliver online training to their students.
Eric continues to run the iClass training division and has also become the Executive Director of the EC-Council Foundation, which delivers IT Security conferences all over the world. The EC-Council Foundation, under Eric's leadership, also runs the Global Cyberlympics hacking competition with world finals held in locations around the world.
Job Titles:
- Advisory Board Member of the Global Institute of Information Security Research
- Board Member of the Department of Homeland Security / National Security Agency 's Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education
- CEO, EC - Council Group & Chairman of the Board EC - Council University
- Chairman of the ECCouncil Foundation
- Co - Founder and President of EC - Council
- Writer
Jay Bavisi is the Co- Founder and President of EC-Council, a global leader in information security education, training, and certification. Formed following the 9/11 incident, EC-Council addresses issues of cyber terrorism raised at the forefront of security of nations at large. It is the owner and developer of the world famous Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (C|HFI), Secure Analyst (E|CSA), and Licensed Penetration Tester (L|PT) programs.
Jay led the efforts in establishing the partnership with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), an arm of the United Nations, via the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) to develop sustainable knowledge and capabilities in information security awareness amongst government agencies in 194 member countries.
Jay is a Board member of the Department of Homeland Security/National Security Agency's Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE), reputed as one of the largest information security gathering of academics, government, and industry professionals in the United States.
Jay is a highly sought after speaker that shares his thoughts globally. Jay was named as the Keynote Speaker for the National Initiative for Cyber Security Education (NICE) Conference in Columbia, Maryland.
Having always championed Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures, Jay is a prolific writer. He was a contributing author to the Computer and Information Security Handbook published by Elsevier.
Jay serves as an advisory board member of the Global Institute of Information Security Research, a not for profit collaborative initiative between National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Homeland Security, National Security Agency, private industry, academia. Jay is also appointed as an Advisory Board of CompTIA, a non-profit trade association advancing the global interests of IT professionals and companies globally.
Jay is the Chairman of the ECCouncil Foundation, a not for profit charity dedicated to raise awareness of information security, build capacity and promote world peace. He has contributed in projects to help the unfortunate gain technical knowledge, help wounded warriors become cyber experts and help kids become aware of cyber risks.
Jay Bavisi is a law graduate from the University of Wales, College of Cardiff, with an LLB (Hons), Barrister - at - Law from Middle Temple, London.
EC-Council was formed in 2001 after very disheartening research following the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. Founder and CEO of the EC-Council Group, Jay Bavisi, after watching the attacks unfold, raised the question, what if a similar attack were to be carried out on the cyber battlefield? Read More…
Job Titles:
- System Vulnerability Analyst
Over a span of 20 years, Lata Bavisi has had a very exciting career with experiences in different industries across the globe. As a trained attorney, she has been able to help steer many of these organizations. These roles manifested into leadership positions which benefited the organizations greatly as she played a pivotal role to help corporate growth. She has over 15 years of experience as a member of the board of EC-Council in Asia, which is noted as one of the world's largest information security certification bodies.
Job Titles:
- Senior Enterprise Security Engineer, TelosCorporation
Job Titles:
- Head of Information Security
Sean Lim is responsible for the deployment of EC-Council's highly sensitive information security curricula and action plans to its training partners across 60 countries globally. He leads a team responsible for ensuring that all EC-Council technical trainers achieve the highest standard of training delivery and that all participants of EC-Council's training programs benefit immensely from the training.
Sean also leads the development of EC-Council University's presence in Asia. This role takes him across Asia and this is where he sees tremendous opportunities for EC-Council University's growth.
With over 18 year's experience in the training and education industry, Sean was instrumental in introducing and developing quality international IT training and education businesses to countries across the Asia Pacific region including the Middle East and Africa regions. He has worked with university partners from the USA, UK and Australia, bringing their education solutions to these markets.
He has vast experience in developing franchising and licensing solutions for the training and education market including online learning solutions, which saw him establishing over a few hundred learning centers across more than 30 countries globally. In the online education space, Sean contributed to the conceptualization, development, and marketing of an online learning environment which saw the introduction of Asia's first fully online Bachelor of IT which was hugely successful.
Sean travels widely and speaks at various information security events, education and technology conferences regionally touching on the latest trends and developments in these areas. He has been invited to speak at regional franchising and licensing platforms where he shares with business leaders and entrepreneurs on how quality education in any mode can be franchised and licensed as an effective learning and business model.
Job Titles:
- Information Security Officer
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President
- Senior Vice President of EC - Council
Steven Graham serves as Senior Vice President of EC-Council | Global reporting directly to the CEO. Steve joined the company in 2005 as a strategic consultant and accepted a full-time position in 2006 tasked with building the North American business of the organization. Dissatisfied with traditional education deficiencies, Steven has focused on the use of technology in the transfer of knowledge and skills for 15+ years.
Practice Manager; Public Sector Cybersecurity, World Wide Technology
Job Titles:
- Legal Counsel
- Associate at PwC
- Legal Counsel for the EC - Council
Urvashi is a highly accomplished legal professional with 8+ years of experience in corporate and transactional law. Having graduated from the prestigious National Law University in Gujarat, Urvashi brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the table.
With an impressive background as an associate at PwC, Urvashi has advised numerous global corporations, including Fortune 500 companies, on a wide range of transactional issues. Her insights and guidance have proven instrumental in navigating complex legal landscapes and facilitating successful outcomes for clients.
Having also had the privilege of serving as a clerk under a Supreme Court judge, Urvashi gained invaluable exposure to the intricacies of the judicial system. This experience honed her legal acumen and equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of litigation management, transactional advisory, and compliance matters.
At present, Urvashi serves as the Legal Counsel for the EC-Council group. In this pivotal role, she is responsible for negotiating and finalizing key contracts that are vital to the organization's success. Furthermore, Urvashi plays a crucial role in developing and implementing robust legal processes, ensuring compliance, and mitigating potential legal risks.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- As Vice President - Global Operations & Human Resources, Vivek Shally Provides Executive Leadership to the Global Operations & Human Resources Group
- Vice President - Global Operations & Human Resources
He leads strategy and programs collaboratively across locations worldwide to build engagement and ensure progressive leadership and management of all HR Functions, including DEI&B, ESG, Business Operations - Project Management Office, Certification Portfolio & Credential Management for ANSI® 17024, 9001 & CREST, Exam Security Compliance & administration, Org Data Protection Officer, Global Customer Service & Fulfilment, Quality & Process Audits & ISO 27001 Implementation.
He is also the Data Protection Officer of the company and is responsible for ensuring appropriate governance, policies and procedures, and maintaining the Data Protection Policy of various business units.
Prior to EC-Council, Vivek served in executive positions in several organizations including PMI and Eli Global, where he executed strategic plans to ensure integration and alignment of key initiatives and priorities to improve business agility and help build organizational capabilities.
He has provided executive oversight to academic institutions and government bodies and has served as an Advisory Board Member for various academic institutions.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director - Academics, EC - Council
Wesley Alvarez is a Cybersecurity and technology enthusiast with a passion for education. He has been working in secondary and post-secondary education environments for over 15 years, focusing on career-based Cybersecurity courses and program development. His experience includes national and global cybersecurity program design and implementation across leading colleges and universities offering Cybersecurity degrees and stackable credentials. Wesley has worked with global ministries, accrediting bodies, and influencers across the world to focus on educational transformation, standards alignment, and endorsements to help students meet the demands of employers and emerging careers. These include but are not limited to the Department of Education (DOE), the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET), the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), the American Council on Education (ACE), and more. Throughout his career, Wesley has supported EC-Council's cybersecurity education initiatives from 2008 to 2014 via Axzo Press publishing (Rochester, NY) and in May of 2014, he transitioned from Axzo Press to EC-Council (Tampa, FL) to lead EC-Council's Academic division. Wesley is the creator of the globally recognized EC-Council Academia Partner program (www.eccouncil.org/academia). This program supports a network of over 2,000 secondary and post-secondary institutions across the world that focus on career-based education, certification, stackable credentials, accelerated workforce pathways, hands-on education, disruptive learning environments, cyber competitions, and more. He is currently involved in several education advisory boards focusing on certification standards and Cybersecurity workforce readiness. Wesley has spoken at multiple events throughout the years including, but not limited to, National Initiative of Cybersecurity Education (NICE) K-12 Conference, Community College Cyber Summit (3CS), school board associations and college systems, and various cyber competitions. He has guest lectured within Cybersecurity programs across the world and has authored articles on Cybersecurity education and research, several of which have been published by global media sources. Wesley currently resides in Tampa, FL.