Nithish Tharakan

Position: Vice President

Nithish Tharakan – Cybersecurity & Systems Engineering Leader

Current Role:

  • Principal Staff I – Cybersecurity Solutions | Motorola Solutions (Jan 2023 – Present)
    • Leading cybersecurity solutions and strategies in a hybrid work environment.

Professional Experience – Motorola Solutions (21+ Years)

  • Cyber Security Engineer (Jan 2021 – Mar 2023)

    • Strengthened cybersecurity frameworks and implemented security solutions.

  • Principal Staff Systems Engineer (Sep 2012 – Dec 2020)

    • Led systems engineering initiatives to enhance operational security and efficiency.

  • Senior System Engineer (Apr 2008 – Sep 2012)

    • Specialized in systems architecture and implementation for mission-critical environments.

  • System Engineer (Apr 2003 – Apr 2008)

    • Designed and implemented technical solutions for secure communications.

Education:

  • Master’s Degree in Information Security | DePaul University (2005 – 2008)

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | ISC2
    • Issued: Feb 2022
    • Expires: Feb 2025

Location:

  • Chicago, Illinois, USA (Hybrid)

With over 21 years of experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and secure communications, Nithish Tharakan plays a critical role in developing advanced security solutions at Motorola Solutions.