Pankaj Kumar

Sr. Project Manager, United Flow Technologies

Pankaj Kumar is a distinguished Technical Program Manager and Cybersecurity Leader with over two decades of experience driving secure digital transformation and platform integration across critical infrastructure industries. His pioneering work in cybersecurity for the water and wastewater sector has significantly strengthened the nation’s resilience against emerging cyber threats targeting vital public utilities. Through his research and publications—such as in the Journal of Computational Analysis and Applications (2022)—he has advanced practical frameworks for implementing NIST and Zero Trust principles across IT and OT environments, making cybersecurity accessible at both technical and operational levels.

At United Flow Technologies (UFT), Pankaj has led complex integration programs across 20+ portfolio companies, introducing standardized cybersecurity controls, modernized ERP systems, and cloud-based security automation to safeguard operations that support millions of Americans. His strategic leadership has resulted in measurable risk reduction, improved compliance, and operational efficiency across distributed field and plant operations.

Beyond industry, Pankaj plays a prominent role in the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), where he has contributed to globally recognized research initiatives such as Zero Trust Guidance for IoT and Top Threats to Cloud Computing 2025. As a peer reviewer and thought leader, he bridges the gap between theoretical guidance and field-ready application—particularly in critical infrastructure and industrial control system (ICS) domains. His program management acumen has enabled large, multi-stakeholder cybersecurity programs to deliver measurable outcomes through effective governance, automation, and cross-sector collaboration.