Vikas C. — DevOps Engineer

Security starts at the top—it’s a leadership responsibility as much as a technical one. I’m a seasoned software and security professional with a passion for understanding how complex systems work, breaking them down to identify weaknesses, and rebuilding them stronger than before.I specialize in modern product and AI security, focusing on securing AI Agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Companion Apps, and AI toolchains. My work centers on building trust boundaries, securing agent-to-tool interactions, mitigating AI-driven threats, and guiding organizations as they integrate AI safely and responsibly.With experience spanning Application Security, Security Engineering, Technical Leadership, Software Architecture, and M&A Security, I’ve partnered with global teams and diverse stakeholders—engineering, product, sales, operations, legal, customers, and external researchers.My expertise includes:• Product & AI Security Leadership• Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Reverse Engineering• Threat Modeling & Secure Coding (OWASP, SANS)• Security roadmaps, team building & secure development programs• Compliance: SOC2, ISO/IEC-27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS• M&A security assessments (SoftLayer, Cloudant, Xtify, Silverpop, and more)I’m passionate about creating security cultures that empower teams, enable innovation, and protect what matters—whether across traditional software systems or next-generation AI ecosystems.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned security professional specializing in AI and application security within SaaS environments.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 19 yrs 11 mos