Ritesh Kotak is a technologist, legal advisor, and media contributor whose career bridges public safety, emerging technology, and innovation. Raised in an entrepreneurial family and grounded in the food manufacturing industry, he developed a deep appreciation for business and tech-integration from an early age. After starting his professional career in policing, he spent over seven years specializing in cybercrime and public safety innovation—he then transitioned to working in Big Tech, driving initiatives in IoT, cybersecurity, and intelligence. Ritesh holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from the University of Toronto, a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Edinburgh and a Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa. He now practices law, advising on complex matters from cyber breaches to corporate litigation. He’s appeared twice before Canadian Parliamentary Committees as a subject matter expert on digital competitiveness, with his insights featured in national and global media.