Karthik Venkatachalam Shanmugasundaram — Director of Engineering

A strategic, forward thinking and results-driven cybersecurity leader with 12+ years of experience in fortifying enterprise security, driving risk-based frameworks, and embedding security by design into technology ecosystems. Adept at aligning cybersecurity strategies with business objectives, fostering a resilient security culture, and leading transformative security initiatives across global organizations. Currently spearheading Secure by Design, overseeing Cloud & Container Security, API Security, Cybersecurity Incident Response, IT Audits, Risk & Privacy Assessments, and Vendor Risk Management. A proven expert in conducting cloud architecture reviews, product security integrations, and regulatory compliance (ITGC, SOX) to mitigate threats and ensure security excellence. Proven ability to lead GRC programs, DevSecOps integration, CASB & Endpoint DLP management, and security governance for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). Skilled in threat modelling, infrastructure security, and continuous risk assessment, reinforcing proactive cybersecurity defences in dynamic enterprise environments. A strategic partner to Cross Functional teams such as development, testing, Devops, cloud engineering, and operations teams, ensuring seamless security integration across CI/CD pipelines, Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban), and automation-first security models. Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Terraform, AWS, and ELK, driving security innovation through automation and process optimization. Beyond enterprise security, a dedicated security evangelist, actively contributing to cybersecurity awareness, education, and mentorship delivering cybersecurity sessions, technology talks, and panel discussions at leading technology conferences. Passionate about career guidance for young professionals and graduates, providing insights into cybersecurity careers, industry trends, and skill development. Regularly publishes security technology articles in e-publications, shaping thought leadership and advancing cybersecurity best practices. Recognized for building and mentoring high-performing security teams, influencing executive decision-making, cross-functional stakeholders and driving enterprise-wide security excellence through high-impact security programs. A visionary CISO-in-the-making, committed to innovation, resilience, and shaping the future of cybersecurity leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert with a focus on enterprise security and risk management.

Location: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Experience: 16 yrs