I am really happy and proud to receive the Sardar Patel Unity Award for AI Driven Cybersecurity and Nation Building.

This award means a lot to me because it comes from my home country. Even though I have been working and living abroad for many years, my roots are always in India. Getting this recognition from home makes this moment extra special.

What made it even more meaningful was collecting this award in front of my father and mother. Seeing their pride in that moment is something I will always cherish.

Over the past 18+ years, I have worked in cybersecurity, helping organizations stay safe from cyber threats and build stronger, more secure systems. Today, AI is changing the way we protect ourselves online. It helps us detect threats faster and respond quicker. I believe using AI in the right way can make our nation stronger and safer in the digital world.

I want to thank the organizers of the Sardar Patel Unity Awards for this honor. This motivates me to keep working hard and contribute more to cybersecurity, both in India and globally.

Thank you to my family, friends, and everyone who has supported me on this journey.