Pramoud Rao

With over 29 years of experience in the electronic security domain, I am a security innovator and leader who has introduced and promoted groundbreaking solutions, products, and services that deliver value to customers, stakeholders, and society. As the former Promoter and Managing Director of Zicom Electronic Security Systems and currently engaged in 3 new-age startups, I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as SaaS, PaaS, and AIoT to address the evolving security needs and challenges across various sectors and segments.

In my tenure at Zicom, I led the company’s vision, strategy, and execution, transforming it into one of the largest and most trusted security solutions providers in India. I played a key role in expanding the company’s presence and impact across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa regions. My notable achievements include launching India’s first security command station, pioneering cloud-based security services, and establishing a network of over 1,000 channel partners.

Additionally, I have been actively involved in mentoring and supporting startups, entrepreneurs, and industry associations within the security sector.