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Basit S.

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-risking the business through:

  • Strategic Governance: Transforming complex global regulations (NIS2, EU Cyber Resilience Act) into actionable corporate roadmaps.
  • Security Architecture & Design: Overseeing the implementation of "Security by Design" across the entire product lifecycle.
  • Risk and Compliance Leadership: Steering organizations through complex IEC 62443, ISO 27001 standards and frameworks to ensure market access and customer trust.
  • Advisory & Analysis: Bridging the communication gap between the boardroom and engineering teams.
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Experience

Jun 2024 — Present
Sustafe

Sustafe

Co-Founder

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.
Jan 2024 — Present
Agrionix.AI

Agrionix.AI

Co-Founder

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.
Dec 2023 — Present
Konecranes

Konecranes

Head of Product Security

  • 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
Jan 2023 — Present
TeqoCloud

TeqoCloud

Board Member

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.

Sep 2020 — Feb 2024
Konecranes

Konecranes

Head of Product Security

  • 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.
May 2018 — Sep 2020
Nokia

Nokia

Security Lead

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.
Jul 2016 — May 2018
Nokia

Nokia

Solution Delivery Architect

  • 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.
Dec 2015 — Jun 2016
Nokia

Nokia

Business and Market Analyst

  • 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.
Jul 2014 — Jun 2016
Nokia

Nokia

Senior Specialist

Jan 2013 — Jun 2014
Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks

Specialist (Cloud Technologies)

Sep 2009 — Dec 2012
Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks

Specialist

Aug 2007 — Sep 2009
Movial

Movial

Software engineer

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.

Jan 2006 — Dec 2007
Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks

Research Engineer

Jan 2003 — Dec 2005

Aero Pakistan

Design engineer

Aero Pakistan is a company.