Nalinikanth M

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Hyderabad, Telangana, India13 yrs 1 mo experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in building AI security frameworks for enterprise applications.
Proven track record in integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
Recognized for strategic leadership in global security teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert specializing in AI security frameworks and governance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ai SecurityProduct SecurityCybersecurityTechnical ArchitectureInformation Security

Other Skills

GovernanceAdversarial TestingRed TeamingNIST AI RMFISO 42001OWASP LLM Top 10Vulnerability AssessmentIAMDesign ReviewTroubleshootingCommunicationAI Red teamingDevOpsConsultingStrategic Leadership

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Experienced Product Security and Cybersecurity Leader with over 12 years of success in building security programs for products and AI systems/ AI based applications, Working on AI governance and AI red teaming integrating DevSecOps practices, leading global security teams, and embedding security into CI/CD pipelines across cloud-native and distributed environments. Proven ability to design and operationalize security frameworks based on NIST CSF, develop scalable vulnerability management and incident response programs, and drive Shift-Left security practices within agile product development cycles. Skilled in securing applications, APIs, data, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), with hands-on experience in threat modeling, IAM design, secrets management, and GDPR-aligned data security. Recognized for strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering security solutions that balance innovation, risk reduction, and business goals.

Experience

Thoughtworks

4 roles

Lead Product security | AI Products

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Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

AI Security & Governance Leader | Adversarial Testing | Red Teaming Specialist
Experienced AI Security Strategist with a proven track record of building enterprise grade AI security frameworks for LLM and generative AI systems. I specialise in securing AI products across their lifecycle from architecture and governance to adversarial testing and threat detection.
Key Highlights
Driving AI security strategy, integrating NIST AI RMF 1.0 and ISO 42001 into governance frameworks.
Designed AI Red Teaming programs covering OWASP LLM Top 10, prompt injections, model theft, and bias attacks.
Developed AI security assessments, risk dashboards, and SIEM-integrated detection frameworks.
Advised global clients on AI/LLM misuse prevention, supply chain security, and model risk management.
Mentored cross-regional teams on AI security best practices and emerging threats.
Passionate about building safe, responsible, and resilient AI systems by combining security architecture, offensive testing, and AI governance at scale.*