Dr Saadat Bunyatova

Dr Saadat Bunyatova

Director-Head of Cybersecurity
Merck Healthcare

As an accomplished IT professional with over 17 years of experience, Dr. Saadat Bunyatova specializes in spearheading cybersecurity initiatives across diverse sectors including Manufacturing, IT, Service, and Finance. Dr. Bunyatova has a proven track record of cultivating high-performance cultures and fostering professional development within teams, ensuring robust cybersecurity postures and resilience against emerging threats.

Dr. Saadat Bunyatova brings expertise in budget management and financial oversight, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost-efficiency in all projects. With a Ph.D. in Engineering and over 15 publications in top-tier IT journals indexed by Thomson Reuters, her academic background underpins practical experience, allowing her to approach cybersecurity challenges with a rigorous, research-driven methodology.

Dr. Bunyatova's proficiency spans Project Management, Compliance Management, IT Service Management, and IT Risk Management. She is adept at navigating and adhering to international standards including KRITIS, NIS2, CRA, ISO 27001/27002, ITIL, and CobiT, ensuring compliance and excellence in every aspect of cybersecurity.