Nim Nadarajah

With over 27 years of experience in technology, I’ve had the privilege of working extensively in security and transformation leadership. My focus has been on helping Web 2.0 and 3.0 enterprises grow securely and successfully. As the Managing Partner at CriticalMatrix, I offer Leadership-as-a-Service (vCISO, vCIO), guiding clients across various industries and regions in governance, compliance, and strategic planning.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ A Beacon of Secure Scaling:
My journey intertwines seamlessly with the mission of CriticalMatrix, where I marshal my profound experience to infuse enterprises with security, resilience, and transformative prowess. Under my stewardship, Web 2.0 and 3.0 entities flourish securely, navigating the intricate technology landscape with an unwavering compass.

๐Ÿš€ Pioneering Global Hyper-Scaling:
Beyond the realm of CriticalMatrix, my entrepreneurial zeal and enterprise delivery acumen converge to empower accelerated growth and hyper-scaling worldwide, through the conduit of our affiliate venture, Matrix Ventures. This dynamic platform specializes in navigating the lanes of venture, private equity, angel, and bank financing, along with orchestrating growth roadmaps and pivotal boardships. As a strategic compass, Matrix Ventures ignites transformative trajectories.

๐ŸŒ Navigating Boardrooms of Impact:
My commitment extends beyond professional horizons, as I champion roles on the boards of esteemed organizations. From the Cyber Security Global Alliance to the Headwaters Health Care Centre and Resonaite, I intertwine my insights and expertise into the threads of cyber security, risk mitigation, compliance, and digital transformation. My board engagements serve as crucibles for innovation and holistic progress.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Amplifying Voices, Elevating Minds:
I am not just a leader, but a fervent advocate for discourse. My passion finds expression through podiums and airwaves, where I stand as a resounding public speaker and sought-after podcast guest. My engagements resound with insights that illuminate the corridors of secure growth, digital resilience, and transformative leadership.

๐Ÿ† Honored Amongst Visionaries:
My endeavors culminated in the prestigious Top 100 Leaders in Canada 2023 award, an accolade that resonates with the dedication and expertise I invest in my craft.

With his experience in security Nim specializes in helping IT and SECURITY MSPs hyper-scale and growth their business securely.  Nim is an executive with 30 years of experience in leading and managing capital investments, mergers & acquisitions, and digital transformation solutions.   He helps organizations strategically align; Security, IT, business goals and generate transformative results, through an entrepreneurial spirit paired with the discipline of enterprise delivery.   Nim works at a Provincial and Federal level supporting Canadaโ€™s Cyber Security Mandate. 

Recently, Nim launched and grew a Microsoft Security consulting company into an Impact award-winning Partner and exited the business.  Heโ€™s has had 2 successful career exists thus far. Throughout his career he has launched financial products, modernized customer experiences (mobile wallets, digital payments), transformed healthcare around the patient bedside experience, implemented e-commerce solutions, launched Security Operations Centers, and helped many CIOs and CISO establish and execute on strategy and roadmaps.  He helped launch the Shared Service Canada SOC for the government of Canada and established the IBM Canada Security practice.   He has a deep security expertise paired with technology leadership experience. 

Nim is an active executive board member.  He has served on National Board of Directors for CIO Association of Canada as their Director of Technology. Currently, elected executive Board of Directors member at Headwaters Health Center. 

To connect with Nim, contact him on Linkedin.

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  • Nim Nadarajah
  • Critical Matrix
    Critical Matrix
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    CISO, Cyber Security, Compliance & Transformation Expert
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  • Nim Nadarajah
  • Critical Matrix
    Critical Matrix
  • Profession
    CISO, Cyber Security, Compliance & Transformation Expert