Rtn. Gurpreet Singh Uppal

Senior IT & Cybersecurity Leader | Zero Trust · Zscaler · ITIL Expert | 30+ Yrs Global IT | Chairman – International Relations, ICIB | Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About

Strategic IT Operations and Cybersecurity leader with 30+ years of experience across global enterprise environments — from large-scale infrastructure and service delivery to Zero Trust security architecture. Currently part of Capgemini’s Premium Services Team working on Contextual Access and Zero Trust programs supporting 340,000+ users globally, with deep expertise in Zscaler platform implementation, secure access design and risk reduction at enterprise scale. Founder of 7Parallels Techno-Consultants — delivering IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions for enterprises and SMEs across Mumbai and beyond. Appointed Chairman – International Relations (West Zone) at the Indian Chamber of International Business, enabling structured market entry into India and cross-border partnerships between global and Indian enterprises. Core expertise: → Cybersecurity & Zero Trust Architecture · Zscaler → IT Infrastructure & Operations · ITIL Expert & Masters → Global Team Leadership · UK · Sweden · Finland · India → Governance & Compliance · ISO · GDPR · Six Sigma → Cross-border Business Partnerships & Market Entry Open to conversations with technology leaders working on enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and global business opportunities.

Experience

  • Chairman – International Relations at Indian Chamber of International Business
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Appointed as Chairman – International Relations (West Zone), with a focus on strengthening cross-border business collaborations and enabling global partnerships. Engaging with international organizations, businesses and institutions to facilitate structured market entry into India and support outbound opportunities for Indian enterprises. Focus areas include: • International business development and partnerships • Market entry strategy and ecosystem alignment • Policy and stakeholder engagement • Enabling collaboration between global and Indian enterprises

  • Consulting Specialist at Capgemini Engineering
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Consulting Specialist – Cybersecurity (Premium Services) Capgemini | Group IT Part of the Premium Services Team within Capgemini Group IT, supporting high-priority, business-critical cybersecurity initiatives. Currently working on Contextual Access and Zero Trust programs, with a strong focus on Zscaler platform implementation, secure access design, and risk reduction for environments supporting 340,000+ users globally. The role demands deep attention to security fundamentals, reliability and execution under pressure, where prevention matters more than reaction. Led ZScaler Internet Access (ZIA) deployment for 2,00,000+ users across Europe and Asia, enhancing network security and productivity.

  • Founder at 7Parallels Techno-Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
    Nov 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 8 mos

    7Parallels Techno-Consultants is a Mumbai-based consulting and solutions firm operating across two high-impact domains: Technology & Cybersecurity: IT infrastructure, cybersecurity advisory and digital transformation for enterprises and SMEs — with a focus on secure, scalable systems and cross-border technology partnerships. Advanced Energy Solutions: Pioneering next-generation energy technologies including Hybrid Thermal Solar (HTS) solutions and non-lithium energy storage systems — focused on practical, reliable deployments for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial clients. Working with Indian and international partners to accelerate the transition to sustainable, cost-efficient energy infrastructure.

  • Co Founder and Worker at Jifffy Technologistics LLP
    Nov 2015 - Apr 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Co-founded a health-tech logistics venture focused on organic products distribution, applying technology-enabled supply chain and operational fundamentals during the early growth phase. Worked across strategy, operations, and technology, simplifying logistics execution, building reliable systems, and making founder-level decisions in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments. This experience reinforced the importance of clarity, prioritisation, and fundamentals when building something from the ground up.

  • Rightshore Delivery Director / Senior Roles at Capgemini
    Jun 2007 - Oct 2015 · 8 yrs 5 mos

    Capgemini (UK & India) Led large, distributed delivery teams across infrastructure and enterprise services, ensuring reliability, governance and client confidence at scale. Played key roles in digital transformation programs, balancing cost efficiency with operational resilience.