Ashish Upadhyay | Director Asia Pacific
Cylus

Ashish Upadhyay is the Asia Pacific Director at Cylus, a leading company in rail tech cybersecurity. With a background in rail systems and cybersecurity, he has significantly contributed to the safety of rail companies through advanced security solutions. Ashish began his career with Indian Railways and has held pivotal roles in national infrastructure projects and safety-critical systems design, notably with Alstom. His work spans across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East, earning him international recognition and awards, including the 2019 “Young Researchers” award from UITP. Ashish holds patents in rail signaling and is an accomplished academic, with degrees in Electronic and Communication Engineering, Engineering Physics, and a Global MBA from Tel Aviv University and HEC Paris.