Biographical Sketch: Yani - Shahid is a seasoned cybersecurity and technology executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across Commercial, Federal, and Defense sectors. He has successfully led enterprise security programs, NIST/CMMC compliance initiatives, and Zero Trust architecture deployments. At Forward Edge-AI, he plays a pivotal role in strengthening cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance, while also advancing operational readiness for federal contracts. Shahid has driven large-scale digital transformations, including the full lifecycle implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and CRM platforms, aligning secure IT strategies with M&A integration, finance modernization, and business growth.
Known for building high-performing global teams and mentoring cybersecurity talent, Yani - Shahid brings a collaborative, data-driven leadership style focused on resilience, innovation, and measurable outcomes. He holds an MBA from the University of Sunderland (UK), a Chief Technology Officer certificate from the Wharton Executive Education Program, and multiple industry certifications including CISM, CRISC, CISA, RMF, SC-100, SC-200, and SAFe SPC. With an active Secret DoD Security Clearance, he helps organizations solve complex cybersecurity, technology and operational challenges through secure cloud technologies, AI-driven insights, and scalable risk-informed strategies. He is passionate about delivering organizational goals using AI to assist in alleviating any functional pains by allowing the FEAI organization to perform activities better and faster.
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