CAIC Advisory Board

The Silicon Valley Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity (CAIC) is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and developing transformative solutions in AI and cybersecurity to address the complex challenges of our digital world.

At the heart of our mission is our Advisory Board, a group of visionary leaders and industry experts who guide our strategic direction and ensure our work remains impactful and relevant to the evolving needs of society. The Advisory Board brings a wealth of experience from diverse sectors, including technology, government, finance and academia. Their insights and support play a critical role in shaping our programs, fostering partnerships and driving forward-thinking initiatives that prepare our students and faculty to lead in these fast-evolving fields.

Meet the CAIC Advisory Board

Immanuel Chavoya

President, Chief Executive Officer, Founder

Risk Horizon

Lili Davoudian

Director, Technical Sales

Microsoft

George DeCesare

Chief Technology Risk Officer

Kaiser

Lan Jenson

Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors

Cybertrust America

Prakash Kalaiah

Head of Security

Enphase Energy

Dr. Thomas Lee

Chief Executive Officer, Founder

Vivo Security

Julie Lewis

President, Chief Executive Officer, Founder

Digital Mountain

Madjid Makhjiri

Senior Technologist, Lead Security Architect

Western Digital

Izak Mutlu

Co-Founder and Board Member

Bay Area CSO Council

Omkar Nimbalkar

Manager Cloud Security, SJSU Alumni

Adobe

K.O. Orias

Founder and CEO

ASTRO Information Security

Micky Pandit

Chief Information Security Officer

Dr. Marcelo Peredo

Chief Information Security Officer

City of San Jose

John Sasser

Chief Operating Officer

Aquia

Joe Sullivan

Chief Executive Officer

Joe Sullivan Security

Nam Wu

Director, Cloud Security Strategist

ServiceNow