Nilesh Kardekar is a Director of Technology Services and Product Management for Cyber Security at UBS, where he focuses on protecting complex financial infrastructure through intelligent automation and scalable security solutions. He brings deep expertise in aligning cybersecurity strategy with business-critical operations across global financial environments. With a background leading mission-critical IT initiatives spanning Credit Derivatives, Capital Markets, and Repo IT, Nilesh offers a unique perspective on architecting AI-driven security operations that transform manual processes into high-velocity, resilient defense systems. His work emphasizes operational efficiency, automation, and measurable risk reduction. A dedicated thought leader, Nilesh is passionate about positioning cybersecurity as a force multiplier for growth. He actively engages in executive networking and strategic collaboration to exchange insights, strengthen organizational resilience, and help set new benchmarks for innovation across the industry.