Basit S.

Helsinki, Finland

Revolutionizing Product Security - Protecting the Digital and Physical Worlds

With a deep commitment to ensuring the safety of digital and physical products, Basit Syed stands at the forefront of cybersecurity. As a Product Security Leader and Entrepreneur, he has sculpted an impressive career by helping organizations fortify their products against emerging threats while effectively navigating complex cybersecurity regulations. Holding certifications like CISSP, IEC 62443, ISO 27001 LI, and CISM, Basit blends technical acumen with strategic vision. Basit specializes in de…

Basit S.

Experience

  • Sustafe

    Sustafe

    Co-Founder

    Jun 2024 - Present

    We have ambitions to offer digital solutions to enhance safety and sustainability in any space around you to make this planet a better living place.

    • Co-developed MVP of Sustafe's digital safety app, successfully launching it and validating its market readiness.
    • Showcased Sustafe's product in prominent global forums like SLUSH 2025, achieving remarkable visibility and partnerships.
    • Instrumental in strategic discussions and development of digital workplace safety solutions, building a sustainable and safe environment for various labs.
    • Led product testing efforts that significantly bolstered engagement and feedback from educational institutions, enhancing the app's functionalities and user adoption.
  • Agrionix.AI

    Agrionix.AI

    Co-Founder

    Jan 2024 - Present

    Cultivating a sustainable future and fighting climate change with Artificial Intelligence and deep domain knowledge. Offering a comprehensive suite of AI-powered solutions that enhance crop productivity, improve irrigation efficiency, promote water conservation, enable accurate and timely interventions, and empower stakeholders across the agricultural landscape to achieve sustainable practices for a thriving future.

    • Spearheaded the development of AI-powered precision agriculture solutions, enhancing irrigation efficiency and crop productivity.
    • Established strategic partnerships and led collaborations with international stakeholders, elevating the company's profile in the AI and agriculture sectors.
    • Participated in WebSummit Lisbon 2025, successfully engaging with investors and industry leaders to secure growth opportunities.
    • Enabled data-driven insights for sustainable farm management, empowering farmers with advanced technology to optimize resource use.
  • Konecranes

    Konecranes

    Head of Product Security

    Dec 2023 - Present

    • Leading Konecranes' global product and application security initiatives for new regulatory requirements, emerging threats, and changing cybersecurity landscape.
    • Building and empowering a global team of talented experts to:
    • Drive strategic initiatives that elevates Konecranes' security maturity
    • Establish Konecranes as an industry leader by achieving relevant security certifications and spearheading collaborations with key stakeholders
    • Make sure that Konecranes is complaint with applicable security regulations globally, especially in European Union
    • Steer and support product and application teams throughout the organization in establishing security processes, mitigating critical security risks and implementing best practices
  • TeqoCloud

    TeqoCloud

    Board Member

    Jan 2023 - Present

    TeqoCloud is a trusted technology partner for startups and small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs). We are an international software consultancy and solution provider, with offices in Finland and Pakistan.

  • Konecranes

    Konecranes

    Head of Product Security

    Sep 2020 - Feb 2024

    • Developed and implemented a global strategy for embedding security across all products and services, leading to enhanced security posture.
    • Established and managed a security champions network across various business areas, fostering a culture of security awareness.
    • Achieved ISO 27001 implementation and certification, enhancing organization-wide security protocols.
    • Implemented an effective vulnerability management process, ensuring timely identification and mitigation of security risks.
  • Nokia

    Nokia

    Security Lead

    May 2018 - Sep 2020

    We are a B2B technology innovation leader in networking, bringing together the world's people, machines and devices to realize the potential of digital in every industry.

    • Successfully enhanced the security framework for multiple cloud products, aligning with global standards such as GDPR.
    • Implemented robust SecOps activities and managed security incidents, reducing potential vulnerabilities and increasing organizational resilience.
    • Played a key role in leading and transforming security culture across the business unit, impacting product development and customer engagement positively.
  • Nokia

    Nokia

    Solution Delivery Architect

    Jul 2016 - May 2018

    • Led solution customization projects for key customer opportunities, integrating feedback into product management for ongoing improvements.
    • Streamlined installation and troubleshooting processes for new technology deployments, enhancing customer satisfaction.
    • Facilitated knowledge transfer within teams, improving problem-solving capabilities through training and mentorship.
    • Drove automation with Openstack and Ansible, optimizing system efficiencies and reducing deployment times.
  • Nokia

    Nokia

    Business and Market Analyst

    Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

    • Automated data analysis processes, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of market insights and sales forecasts.
    • Developed comprehensive dashboards, providing 360-degree views of key customer engagements and financial data.
    • Contributed to executive decision-making with data-driven recommendations, improving strategic alignment and market positioning.
  • Nokia

    Nokia

    Senior Specialist

    Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Nokia Siemens Networks

    Nokia Siemens Networks

    Specialist (Cloud Technologies)

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Nokia Siemens Networks

    Nokia Siemens Networks

    Specialist

    Sep 2009 - Dec 2012

  • Movial

    Movial

    Software engineer

    Aug 2007 - Sep 2009

    Movial is a global software engineering and design services company specializing in mobile and embedded devices, with expertise in multimedia and communications systems, and capable in OS, driver and application layers.

  • Nokia Siemens Networks

    Nokia Siemens Networks

    Research Engineer

    Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

  • Aero Pakistan

    Design engineer

    Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

    Aero Pakistan is a company.

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