Sandip Dholakia

Sandip Dholakia is an accomplished Principal Information Security Architect at SAP Global Security & Compliance, focusing on post-quantum readiness and serving as Co-Chair of the Cryptography Center of Excellence since January 2021. In addition to this role, Sandip is a published author, with works including "Modern Cryptography: The Practical Guide" and "Logging for SAP S/4HAHA Security." Experience also includes positions as a Member of the Board of Advisors and Fractional CISO at SolonTek Corporation, and a previous Information Security Architect at Cisco, where responsibilities centered on application security and cloud migration. Sandip's extensive background in security architecture began at General Motors, spanning over two decades, with roles that included Security Architect & Compliance Leader and Program Manager. Academic qualifications include Master of Science degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Manitoba, as well as a Bachelor's degree from Marathwada University in India.