Title: Director of Business Development
Company: Cyphlens LLC
Location: Tampa/FL
Education: BS in Finance, Minor in Psychology, Rutgers Business School (2004)
Career History: Director of Business Development, Cyphlens LLC, Tampa, FL (2023-Present); Corporate Treasury Consulting Senior Associate, J.P. Morgan, Tampa, FL (2017-Present); Co-Founder, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, The Humble Butternut, Florida (2020-2023); Corporate Client Banking Sales Associate, J.P. Morgan, New York, NY (2013-2017); Corporate and Investment Bank Sales Associate, J.P. Morgan, Greater New York City Area (2010-2013); Private Equity Client Sales Support Specialist, J.P. Morgan, New York, NY (2007-2009); Sales and Marketing Analyst, Lord Abbett (2005-2007); Credit Analyst, Valley National Bank (2005); Management Associate, Valley National Bank (2004-2005)
Vic Punwani, Director of Business Development at Cyphlens LLC, has been recognized as a Marquis Emerging Leader for their contributions and achievements in the field of cybersecurity.
Upon earning a Bachelor of Science in finance from Rutgers Business School in 2004, Mr. Punwani launched a career in commercial banking lending, sales, and investment at such organizations as Valley National Bank and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC. He subsequently joined J.P. Morgan in 2007 as an analyst and worked in corporate and investment bank sales, cash management, private equity fund services, hedge fund services, and treasury services. The Corporate Treasury Consulting Senior Associate there since 2017, he’s acquired significant knowledge about fraud and shifted his focus to cybersecurity.
A distinguished leader in the field, Mr. Punwani has been active as the Director of Business Development at Cyphlens LLC, a firm that develops innovative products focused on cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and payment security. In this capacity, he’s responsible for recording pipeline activities, creating sales materials, and assisting team members. He believes in the importance of prioritizing employee happiness, respecting them, and building strong relationships, especially with customers. In addition, he’s been proud of co-founding and serving as the chief financial officer and chief operating officer at The Humble Butternut, a Tampa-based modern Indian cuisine restaurant he runs with his sister, Natasha. Through this endeavor, he gained valuable experience in business management and relationship building.
Outside of his primary endeavors, Mr. Punwani contributes his time, energy, and services to organizations such as the Research Institute for Brain Tumors and the AIDS Foundation; he also serves as a mentor in a children’s program. Looking toward his future, he’s highly passionate about cybersecurity and is committed to expanding his knowledge in a rapidly growing field.