Leadership

We are a cybersecurity technology company comprised of diverse and experienced professionals dedicated to protecting clients’ systems and data.

Basha Mahammad

VP of Engineering

Michael Coppert

VP of Business Development

Allan Lynch

Director of Security Operations

Viral Patel

Marketing Advisor

Yoohwan Kim

Product Strategy Advisor - Training

Advisory Board Members

Vik

Vik Shrestha

Chief Commercial Officer at SB22

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Seth Young

Chief Strategy Officer at FSG Digital

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Rich Miller

CEO, Telematica Inc

Sean

Sean Kanuck

CEO of Exedec LLC

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Manjit Gombra Singh

M.TECH. IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, CISSP, CISM

Founder

A software engineer by training, Manjit has served for many years as a senior software product executive with expertise in cloud computing, mobile commerce, mobile gaming, casino gaming, messaging platforms and systems management. He has worked for Silicon Valley start-ups as well as large companies (including 10 years at Sun Microsystems Inc.). He is an expert in scaling software systems, running 24x7x365 e-commerce and gaming systems. Manjit is a published author and speaks on modern technology topics. In 2015, he was recognized as a top technology executive in Nevada.

After 27 years in the industry, he retired from the corporate world in 2016 and now uses his experience to mentor startups, serving on several advisory boards. In 2017, Manjit founded Arete Technology Advisory to expand his mentorship programs for technology businesses and engineering students. In 2018, Manjit founded DruvStar to enable businesses to modernize their technology and infrastructure via providing cybersecurity solutions.
Manjit sets DruvStar product and execution strategy

Basha Mahammad

MSCS

VP of Engineering

Basha Mahammad is a Silicon Valley industry veteran with deep expertise in security, networking and software engineering. Most recently, Basha worked as a Senior Director at Symantec in cloud security and provided leadership on industry leading Cloud Access Security Broker product. He previously held senior engineering management roles at HP Enterprise, Juniper Networks, and several start-ups.

As Vice President of Engineering, Basha leads product research and development, building modern technologies and solutions to protect customers systems and data.

Michael Coppert

VP of Business Development

Michael’s experience spans more than 40 years of delivering service, software development and implementing enterprise software solutions to customers around the world.  During 16 years with IBM he specialized in both midrange and enterprise systems with a focus on communications.  While at the Rochester Executive Briefing Center, he provided executive education, technical presentations and advanced technology briefings for globally installed IBM and non-IBM (competitive) complex customer implementations.

After moving to Las Vegas in 1992, Michael held executive management positions for numerous startups and mid-size companies in both telecommunications and across the gaming industry.  These included Casino Data Systems acquired by Aristocrat, Acres Gaming acquired by IGT and Konami Gaming.  In the early 2000’s he served on UNLV’s Executive Advisory Board for both MIS and Computer Science.  His collegiate studies include computer science and math, and he has authored multiple technical patents focused on casino gaming.

Michael leads DruvStar’s business expansion and execution

Allan Lynch

B.A. IN CRIMINOLOGY, SECURITY+, CEH

Director of Security Operations

Allan Lynch is an experienced Information Technology professional with over 24 years focused on architecture, security and technical leadership. He started his career in the IT field working as a computer instructor teaching blind and physically disabled students to use computers with adaptive equipment. Since starting his career in IT in 1995, Allan has worked in a variety of industries, including with the DOE and DOD, gaming, travel and information security.

As Director of Security Operations at DruvStar, he leads a team of highly skilled Security Analysts and Engineers focused on securing client environments and managing the Security Operations Center.

Viral Patel

BSC Software Engineering, MBA

Marketing Advisor

Viral has over a decade of business experience with an exhaustive background in online digital marketing, product management, software development, business intelligence, and international management experience. Viral started his career developing an advanced, high-performance Web filtering, compliance enforcement and security reporting system for organizational networks and mobile devices which got recognized as “Best in Internet Filtering” by 2009 Network Products Guide Reader Trust Award. Viral has numerous certificates from HubSpot and Google on Analytics, Advertisement, Inbound and Email Marketing.

Goal oriented professional with an understanding of organizational challenges and the ability to convert them into opportunities. Management background includes digital marketing, strategic planning, and product development with a dedication to bottom-line results. Viral leads DruvStar’s Digital marketing initiatives.

Yoohwan Kim

PH.D. IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, CISSP, CISA, CEH, CPT

Product Strategy Advisor - Training

Yoohwan Kim, Ph.D. is an associate professor of computer science at UNLV. He brings to DruvStar deep academic expertise in network security that includes DDoS attack mitigation, secure network design, communication privacy, and cyber-physical system security. His DDoS attack research has established a foundation for Rate-Based Intrusion Prevention Systems. He has published over 110 scientific articles and 7 patents granted or pending. His research has been sponsored by Microsoft, US Air Force, US Navy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, NSA, DHS, NASA, and NSF. Yoohwan leads several programs on Cybersecurity and Blockchain at University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Prior to working in academia, Yoohwan worked in industry as a management information system consultant at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), software engineer at Lucent Technologies, and founded his own technology company.

Yoohwan leads DruvStar training programs and serves as an advisor on product strategy.

Connie Moore

B.A. IN MANAGEMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS

HR Advisor

Connie Moore is a seasoned Human Resources executive with extensive leadership and diversified operations experience and recognized as a strategic business partner for innovative thinking, communication and collaboration. She has been providing HR leadership to gaming, aerospace & defense and telecommunication businesses for 21 years.

Connie has a strong record of creating value for organizations by implementing innovative and streamlined processes to manage, develop and retain talent while increasing overall business performance.

At DruvStar, Connie serves as an advisor on overall Human Resources strategy and execution

Vik

Vik Shrestha

Chief Commercial Officer at SB22

With his leadership background in business development, commercial strategy, and product innovation, will guide DruvStar expansion in sports betting and iGaming business. Vik has a thorough understanding of the emerging business trends in Gaming and was recognized by several organizations as an emerging leader in Gaming.

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Seth Young

Managing Partner of The Strategy Organization and Chief Strategy Officer at FSG Digital

Seth is a celebrated executive in the gaming industry, noted for his passionate work and leadership in strategy and innovation. Seth guides DruvStar in become a leading B2B technology solution in the gaming ecosystem and beyond.

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Rich Miller

CEO at Telematica, Inc.

Rich has a background in ICT infrastructure and middleware; network and data security; and data engineering. He has served as a senior executive and in line roles that include business development, product marketing, and corporate strategy. His efforts as an advisor to DruvStar focus on business strategy, product strategy and identification of broader markets. Rich is a thought leader in data protection and privacy policy development in the US, Europe, and Australia, which is directly relevant to DruvStar’s focus on data defense.

Sean

Sean Kanuck

CEO of Exedec LLC

Sean is a strategic thought leader who advises governments, corporations, and entrepreneurs on the future of information technology. From 2011-2016, Sean was the first U.S. National Intelligence Officer for Cyber Issues. He previously served in the CIA’s Information Operations Center, advised the White House as an Intelligence Fellow, and worked on the Global Commission for the Stability of Cyberspace.  His areas of expertise include cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, national security, and risk management. Sean will be advising DruvStar on data protection and information defense.

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