Hariharan Ramachandran

Senior Operational Leader with a unique blend of strategic acumen, strong leadership skills, and a structured approach to complex problem-solving. I have a proven track record of building and transforming teams to deliver exceptional results, and I am particularly adept at helping the operators of essential services in the downstream gas and electricity sector build security and resilience to protect Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) of Great Britain. As a UK Government Security Expert, I bring a wealth of expertise in energy law and policy, including the National Security and Investment Act, NIS Regulations, and other international regulations. I also have a deep understanding of board governance, compliance, law enforcement, finance, and complex corporate litigation. In addition to my extensive experience in the field of national security, I am a highly experienced and competent Chartered engineer with a successful track record of managing high-profile engineering projects across a range of industries. From conceptual through FEED and detailed design, to site construction, commissioning, and follow-on operational support, I have worked on a multitude of critical industrial sectors, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, petrochemical, gas storage and distribution, oil & gas (offshore & onshore), machinery, refineries, and mining/ore processing. Overall, I bring a unique blend of leadership, technical, and strategic skills, and I am committed to delivering exceptional results while driving innovation and continuous improvement. Skills/Qualification: ✔ Chartered Engineer (CEng - UK Engineering Council) ✔ Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Industrial Cybersecurity) ✔ ICS/OT Cyber Researcher ✔ TUV Certified Functional Safety Engineer ✔ Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), ✔ Certified ISO27001 Lead Auditor ✔ IEC 62443 Certified Cyber Specialist ✔ SANS GRID (GIAC Response and Industrial Defense) ✔ Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) ✔ National IEC Committee Expert ✔ Certified Functional safety assessor ✔ Certified Information security assessor ✔ Voting Member 62443 Working Group WG10, WG20 ✔ Expert in Industrial Cyber Global Regulation and Compliance ✔ Certified six sigma Yellow Belt Professional (CSSYB) ✔ Member of InstMC Cyber SIG, UK Cyber Council & ISA ✔ BOSIET and MIST Offshore sea survival certified ✔ Global Mentoring Programme