Hemanth Tadepalli

Speaker profile

Hemanth Tadepalli serves as the Head of Cybersecurity and Compliance at autonomous vehicle innovator May Mobility. His career spans notable roles at prestigious organizations, including management consulting firm AlixPartners, cybersecurity leader Mandiant, and tech giant Google. He also worked at SensCy, a Michigan-based cybersecurity startup, where he worked under and alongside the Governor of Michigan to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of small and medium-sized businesses across the state. In addition to his technical contributions, Hemanth has published numerous articles on cybersecurity and emerging technologies. He was appointed by the Michigan Secretary of State to the Advisory Task Force overseeing statewide election security and integrity. He is a sought-after speaker at prominent cybersecurity conferences, a distinguished panelist, and a guest on technology-focused podcasts. His impactful work has earned him accolades, including recognition as one of the Top 100 CISOs by CISOs Connect, the 40 Under 40 recognition from Oakland County, Michigan, and the Governor's Service Award for his philanthropic efforts and community service in the field of cybersecurity. He was also named one of the 2025 Top 20 Voices in Automotive. Hemanth serves on the oversight committee for the University of Michigan's Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) program, specifically for the Advanced Transportation Innovation Hub — a statewide initiative that supports translational research projects with high commercial potential, aiming to launch new technologies into the mobility and transportation sectors. Hemanth earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Kettering University, concentrating in cybersecurity and minoring in Pre-Law, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. He graduated as a Sobey Scholar and was awarded the President's Medal — given to no more than 2% of the graduating class. He went on to earn his master's degree in Cybersecurity and Information from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was honored as the student commencement speaker. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Dakota State University, specializing in cyber defense with a concentration in data privacy. Beyond his academic pursuits, Hemanth served on the City of Troy's Planning Commission and now serves on the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the City of Troy, and he sits on the Board of Directors for Kettering University. A lifelong musician, Hemanth is also a violist for the Troy Metro Symphony Orchestra.