Presently working as CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) at Fynd.Worked as a SecOps engineering manager at Cuscal, Platform manager for non-functional testing ( SRE, performance & security) at National Australia Bank, performance engineering expert at Mastercard and Citibank, Singapore.I am a believer in the role of the CISO as a risk manager.Implemented shift left approach in cybersecurity and DevSecOps emphasizes integrating security early in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Knowledge of industry standards like NIST , COBIT, SOC , ISO , GDPR, CCPA and SABSA .Core Competencies 1. Leadership and Management Skills • Proven leadership in guiding security teams and fostering a strong security culture. • Experience in managing and mentoring security professionals. • Strategic planning to align security initiatives with business goals. 2. DevSecOps Expertise • Deep understanding of integrating security practices within the DevOps process. • Implementation of automated security testing tools in CI/CD pipelines. • Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) and secure coding practices. 3. Cloud Security (AWS and GCP) • Extensive experience with AWS and GCP cloud platforms. • Design and implementation of secure cloud architectures. • Proficiency in using cloud-native security services such as AWS IAM, AWS GuardDuty, GCP Cloud IAM, and GCP Security Command Center. • Understanding of shared responsibility models in cloud environments. 4. Technical Proficiency • Expertise in network security, application security, and endpoint security. • Familiarity with security tools and technologies like firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and encryption. • Knowledge of secure software development frameworks and methodologies. 5. Risk Management • Strong skills in risk assessment, analysis, and mitigation. • Development and execution of incident response plans. • Creation and maintenance of business continuity and disaster recovery plans. 6. Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge • Understanding of regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and industry standards like ISO 27001 and SOC 2. • Experience ensuring compliance and conducting security audits. 7. Communication Skills • Proficient in presenting complex security issues to executive management and the board.Experience and Qualifications 1. Professional Experience • Significant experience in information security, with a focus on senior management roles. • Demonstrated success in developing and implementing security programs. 2. Certifications • CISM