Supratik Pathak is the Senior Product Leader for Cybersecurity at GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business. Supratik drives the product strategy and development of innovative cybersecurity solutions and services for Grid Automation customers that align with both current market demands and emerging technological trends. He leads the entire product development cycle - from concept to market launch - ensuring seamless collaboration across R&D, engineering, sales, and marketing functions. Supratik’s team is responsible for the deployment, configuration, and ongoing support of cybersecurity solutions for Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure of Grid Automation customers, ensuring compliance with industry standards, mitigating cybersecurity risks, and providing comprehensive customer support and training.

Supratik Pathak’s 18+ years of experience in the energy sector, including power generation, transmission and distribution, led him to specialize in OT Cybersecurity early on. He has held pivotal roles at GE and Honeywell, leading cybersecurity innovation in the energy sector. As a Product Security Leader and OT Cybersecurity Solution Architect, Supratik integrated security into product development and designed advanced architectures for industrial environments. His technical foundation as an R&D Engineer and his expertise as an OT Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert have enabled him to drive effective, innovative solutions that address the evolving challenges in the energy landscape.

His contributions to the field have made him a recognized thought leader, with numerous publications and presentations at national and international conferences. He has authored papers on topics such as “Adaptive Defence Mechanisms: Using AI and ML in Detecting Advanced Persistent Threats in Power Systems” and “Cyber security challenges & opportunities in today’s Power Grids”.

Supratik holds a B.E. in Electronics & Communication from Birla Institute of Technology - India, along with several professional certifications including CISM, CRISC, GICSP, IEC-62443 Expert, and more. Supratik is based in Dubai, UAE.