Sandip Patel is the President, Managing Partner, and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Verdant TCS, a security-first Managed Service Provider (MSP) serving the Midwest.

With over 30 years of experience in enterprise technology, Sandip brings a rigorous security mindset to the SMB market. Unlike traditional MSP leaders, he is a Certified CISO, a credential that drives Verdant TCS’s unique “Security-First” architecture. Operating out of the firm’s Chicago and Grand Rapids hubs, Sandip oversees the company’s sub-second threat response capabilities and compliance strategies for highly regulated industries like Cannabis and Finance.

Leadership & Expertise:

• Security Architecture: Sandip was instrumental in building Verdant’s enterprise-grade security stack, which integrates Cloudflare, CrowdStrike, and AI-driven SOAR technologies to protect client data.

• Strategic Growth: Working alongside Founder Mike Shollack, Sandip focuses on operational maturity, helping clients transition from “break-fix” chaos to auditable, banking-grade IT environments.

• Industry Voice: A frequent guest on industry podcasts (like the JumpCloud Partner Podcast), Sandip is a recognized thought leader on Identity Management and Zero Trust security for small businesses.