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Global Technology, Cybersecurity, AI Security & Data Privacy Executive with 25+ years of leadership experience across IT, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Protection, Technology, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Risk, and Digital Transformation. Proven leadership as CIO, CISO, Head of IT & Security, Head of Technology & Security, and Head of Infrastructure & Security across BFSI, FMCG, BPO, e-commerce, consulting, and multinational organizations.

Extensive global leadership and multicultural experience across the USA (Orlando, Dallas, Irvine), Germany (Gütersloh, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt), Singapore, Indonesia (Jakarta), Hong Kong, and India, leading geographically distributed teams and partnering with international business, technology, risk, compliance, and executive stakeholders.

Strategic, business-aligned technology and security leader with expertise in Cybersecurity Strategy, AI Security & Governance, AI Risk Management, Data Privacy & Protection, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Security, Technology Risk, Cyber Resilience, Regulatory Compliance, and Digital Transformation. Experienced in translating complex technology and cyber risks into business outcomes, enterprise risk strategies, measurable security programs, and resilient operating models.

Proven track record in designing and transforming enterprise security capabilities including SOC, SIEM/XDR, DLP, Data Classification, EDR, IAM, PAM, Third-Party Risk Management, Database Activity/Access Management, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection & Response, Security Architecture, and Cloud Security. Strong expertise in Application Security, SSDLC, DevSecOps, Security-by-Design, and enterprise data protection frameworks.

Experienced in establishing AI security and governance frameworks addressing emerging risks across Generative AI, AI/ML models, AI applications and agentic AI, including AI data protection, model security, prompt injection, data leakage, model manipulation, adversarial threats, AI supply-chain risk, shadow AI, identity and access controls, responsible AI, and regulatory compliance. Focused on enabling secure and responsible AI adoption while balancing innovation, risk, privacy, and business value.

Recognized for driving technology modernization, cost optimization, operational excellence, cyber resilience, regulatory readiness, customer trust, and business enablement. Strong track record of building high-performing, globally distributed teams and embedding security, privacy, risk, and resilience into business and technology strategy.

Key Areas of Expertise:

Targeted Security Technology Solutions: Designing and implementing solutions that tackle core business challenges and position organizations for profitability through technological advancements.

Security Team Leadership: Building and managing high-performance teams, fostering a culture of trust, and empowering innovation among team members.

Technical Expertise:

Proficient in identifying and mitigating network, web, thick client, and mobile application vulnerabilities through comprehensive static and dynamic security assessments.

Skilled in conducting Penetration Testing (Application, Network, and Server-level attacks), utilizing exploitation techniques and frameworks like Metasploit, Kit-sploit, and web-sploit for assessment and post-exploitation activities.

Sound understanding of Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) versions 2.0 and 3.0, enabling effective severity assessment and understanding of business impact.

Compliance Knowledge:

Regulatory Compliance: Expertise in Risk Management standards (ISO 31000), ISO 27001:2013, NIST SP 800-53, PCI DSS v3.2, COBIT, HIPAA, and SOX.

Statutory Compliance: Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Indian IT Act 2000, RBI’s Cyber Security Framework for BFSI/NBFC, IRDA’s Cyber Security Framework, and GDPR Framework.