Meet Our Team
Chirag is globally respected cyber security leader, author, and Board Director. With extensive experience spanning financial services, NSW government, critical infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and higher education, Chirag has earned a reputation for transforming complex security challenges into actionable, business-focused strategies.
Prior to founding 7 Rules Cyber, Chirag held cyber leadership roles in noted organisations such as AMP, Origin Energy, NSW Government, and University of Sydney. A multi-award-winning executive, Chirag was honoured with the Excellence Award and named Cyber Security Consultant of the Year (SME) at the 2024 Australian Cyber Security Awards. His leadership has secured him a place on the prestigious CSO30 list of Australia’s top cyber security executives for three consecutive years (2022, 2023,2024). As the National Ambassador for Critical Infrastructure ISAC Australia, Chirag plays a pivotal role in strengthening resilience across essential sectors.
Chirag is the author of two bestselling books—7 Rules to Become Exceptional at Cyber Security and 7 Rules to Influence Behaviour and Win at Cyber Security Awareness—widely acclaimed for their practical, real-world insights. As a sought-after keynote speaker, he shares his expertise at premier conferences around the world and regularly advises Boards and senior executives on navigating strategic cyber risk, governance, and resilience.
His thought leadership is featured by leading bodies such as Australian Institute of Company Directors and Governance Institute of Australia, and in noted industry publications such as CSO Online, ISMG, Economic Times, and Cyber Daily.
I focus on translating innovation into practical,
high-impact technology outcomes for our clients. I work closely with
technology teams and business leaders to deliver solutions that address
real business challenges, particularly across Microsoft platforms
including Azure, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365.
With extensive experience leading large teams and complex programs, I
have delivered outcomes across cloud migrations, digital transformation
initiatives, enterprise applications, and knowledge and records
management. My approach combines strong strategic planning, delivery
discipline, and a deep understanding of business–technology alignment.
I place equal importance on building a supportive and inclusive culture. I
believe sustainable, high-quality delivery comes from teams that feel
respected, engaged, and empowered to perform at their best. Through a
coaching-led leadership style, I aim to bring both structure and energy to
the environments I work in.
I’m a Solution Architect specialising in Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint ,
Power Platform, Microsoft Purview and modern AI-driven solutions
including Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, and intelligent automation. With
extensive experience leading large-scale deployments, I bring deep
expertise across AI integration, cloud architecture, business intelligence,
document management , workflow automation, and custom application
development.
I work with organisations across private, public, and government sectors,
leveraging cutting-edge technologies alongside partner platforms
including Nintex, AvePoint , DocuSign, Records365, and Powell Software to
deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions. From strategy and architecture
through to implementation and ongoing support , I am committed to
being a trusted long-term technology partner, helping organisations work
smarter and focus on what matters most , growing their business.
I am a Cyber Security student at Deakin University, currently building a
strong foundation in areas such as secure systems, networking, and risk
management. My studies focus on understanding how organisations can
identify and manage cyber risk in a practical and proportionate way.
Alongside my studies, I work as a Security Coordinator at 7 Rules Cyber,
where I support the team across a range of coordination and
administrative activities. This includes preparing documentation,
organising client information, supporting engagement tracking, and
assisting with internal processes to ensure work is delivered smoothly
and efficiently
While early in my career, this role provides valuable exposure to real
client environments and how cybersecurity engagements are delivered in
practice. It has helped me develop a stronger understanding of how
technical concepts translate into business-relevant outcomes.
I am particularly interested in continuing to build practical experience
and contributing to work that is clear, defensible, and aligned to real
organisational needs.