Himmat Bains

Head of Product, Desktop Apps

Technical expert

Himmat is the Head of Product for the Desktop Apps team at ExpressVPN. He has extensive experience as a product leader and developing privacy-focused technology in highly regulated global markets. Himmat is responsible for leading the development of our desktop VPN and ensuring it protects the privacy and security of our users. He is a graduate of King’s College London Department of War Studies, where he specialized in Cyber and Economic Warfare.

Latest tech expert news

Have you noticed these new ExpressVPN app features?

We’ve added settings to choose a different Lightway encryption cipher, shorten notification delays, and refresh an already-on VPN.

ExpressVPN’s browser extension validated by independent audit

The report commends our browser extension for its “well-implemented security measures, which protect against the majority of severe threats.”

ExpressVPN is available for Microsoft Copilot+ PCs

You can now use ExpressVPN on Microsoft’s Copilot+ laptops using Snapdragon, which specializes in running AI features efficiently.

Himmat’s top picks

Windows PC

A Windows or PC VPN creates a secure tunnel between your computer and the internet.

Chrome extension

ExpressVPN’s extension for Chrome acts as a remote control for the ExpressVPN app on your device.

Linux

With ExpressVPN’s AES-256 encryption, internet traffic from your Linux device is protected against snooping.

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