Shyam R.

CIO | CISO at Onto Innovation

Shyam R. has extensive work experience in various technology leadership roles. Shyam is currently the CIO and CISO at Onto Innovation, where they are responsible for driving IT strategy and execution for a semiconductor equipment manufacturer. Shyam leads several significant technology transformations and focuses on enhancing customer experience. Prior to this, they served as the VP and CIO at Nanometrics. At Qualcomm, Shyam held the position of VP and CIO for the IoT BU, where they were responsible for IT strategy, enterprise application planning, and infrastructure roadmap, among other responsibilities. Shyam also has experience as the Vice President of Engineering at uPark and as the Chief Information Officer at Mettler-Toledo Rainin, LLC. Shyam has also worked at Advent Software, IBM, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Cummins Inc., where they held various managerial and analyst roles.

Shyam R. has a diverse education background with a focus on business management and technology. Shyam earned an Executive MBA in Supply Chain Management from the National University of Singapore. Shyam also pursued an MBA in Marketing & Strategy from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.

To enhance their skills in cybersecurity, Shyam completed an executive education program at Harvard Business School, specializing in managing cybersecurity risks. Shyam gained further knowledge in Management Information Systems by participating in an exchange program at AGSM @ UNSW Business School, Purdue (Krannert) Exchange.

Shyam holds a Master's degree from the University of Madras, where they studied Accounting and Computer Science. Additionally, they are a Certified Cost Accountant from the Institute of Cost and Work Accountants of India.

In addition to their formal education, Shyam has obtained the certification of Oracle Supply Chain Master. The specific details regarding the timing of certification are not available.

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  • CIO | CISO

    October, 2019 - present

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