Sreekanth Iyer — CEO
I'm a Lead Software Architect at Verint GIC, a leader in CX automation. I drive innovation for Verint's SaaS offerings, focusing on enhancing and securing the Engagement Data Hub and Insights, and integrating AI/ML into the product portfolio. I am an Adjunct Faculty at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Work Integrated Learning Program, where I teach and mentor working professionals on cloud architecture and FinOps. Prior to joining Verint, I was a Principal Architect at Apptio for Cloudability for 2 years and an executive IT architect at IBM for 22 years. My expertise is in creating the architecture and guiding to build highly scalable, performant and available platforms. I've done this across multiple domains like Cloud Security, Banking, Energy and Utilities and Cloud Cost Management. I'm the author of the book "Hybrid Cloud Security Patterns", which provides guidance and best practices for securing hybrid cloud environments. I also filed more than 60 patents and contributed to IBM's strategic offerings in cloud security, such as Cloud Security Advisor, Certificate Manager, and Multicloud Data Encryption. I've led the cloud advisory consulting for IBM India(GIC) and helped clients across various industries with their cloud strategy and digital transformation, focusing on complex integration and application modernisation. I am passionate about enabling and training professionals, faculties, and students on emerging topics and I have spoken at several events, webcasts, meetups, and hackathons.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Cloud Security expert with extensive experience in enterprise architecture.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 30 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Cloud Computing
- Architecture
- Information Security
- Saas
- Solution Architecture
Career Highlights
- Lead architect for innovative SaaS solutions.
- Authored 'Hybrid Cloud Security Patterns' book.
- Filed over 60 patents in cloud security.
Work Experience
Verint
Lead Software Architect (2 yrs 1 mo)
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Adjunct Faculty (2 yrs 4 mos)
IBM
Principal Architect (3 mos)
Apptio, an IBM Company
Principal Architect (1 yr 10 mos)
IBM
Executive Architect-Advisory Services for Cloud Strategy(App Modernisation and Complex Integration) (2 yrs 1 mo)
Cloud Security Architect (4 yrs 4 mos)
Executive IT Architect - CTO's Office (IBM Security Systems) (3 yrs 10 mos)
Senior IT Architect -WW Cloud Services, Tivoli Advanced Technology Group (11 yrs 9 mos)
AEA Bangalore Chapter
Executive Member (3 yrs)
BLUE STAR LTD
Sales Engineer (10 mos)
Bluestar Infotech Ltd
Senior Software Engineer (3 yrs)
Network Limited
Sales & Technical Support Engineer (1 yr 3 mos)
Education
MS at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Master's degree at Boston's Computer Institute
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at University of Kerala
B Tech at College of Engineering Trivandrum