Lt Col Arun Pushkar - Retd

Director of Engineering

Gurgaon, Haryana, India24 yrs 2 mos experience

AI EnabledHighly Stable

Key Highlights

24+ years of Cybersecurity leadership experience.
Expert in Cloud Security and AI Governance.
Proven track record in risk management and compliance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert with a focus on Cloud Security and AI Governance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud SecurityIt GovernanceCyber SecurityRisk ManagementIncident ResponseTrainingProject ManagementNetwork SecurityIt SecurityNetwork ArchitectureDisaster RecoveryData Privacy

Other Skills

Information TechnologyCloudCloud ApplicationsCloud ComputingTeamworkStrategyProject PlanningSkill DevelopmentChange ManagementRisk AssessmentTechnology TrendsTime ManagementNetworkingAnalytical and Critical thinkingCross-functional Team Leadership

About

Strategic leader with over 24+ years of experience in Cyber Security, Cloud Security and Operations, driving scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient solutions across on-premises, AWS and Azure. Worked with organizations on securing complex technology environments through transformation well aligned with ISO 27001 and recently ISO 42001 (AIMS), with a strong focus on Agentic AI governance, Responsible-AI controls, and security-by-design architectures. Since June 2024, leading global Cloud IT, Security, TechOps, and Enterprise Apps teams to deliver high-availability, compliant environments. Previously, as a Cyber Security Officer with 22 years of experience in Indian Army, I specialized in enterprise security strategy, risk management, compliance, incident response, and secure architecture. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, implementing modern security protocols, and reducing risk across complex environments. Passionate about safeguarding critical assets, staying ahead of emerging threats, and fostering a culture of security and resilience.

Experience

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Director Cloud Security & Operations

Jun 2024 – Mar 2026 · 1 yr 9 mos · Gurugram · Hybrid

Strategic leader in cloud infrastructure, security, and operations, enabling scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient environments for global enterprises. Oversee Cloud IT, Security, TechOps, and Enterprise Apps while leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-availability, compliant solutions across AWS and Azure.
Highlights:
Defined cloud strategy, roadmaps, and KPIs; enforced IT governance and knowledge-sharing.
Bridged R&D and project teams to align infrastructure with business priorities.
Communicated complex technical insights to executives and stakeholders.
Designed audit-ready, secure, and interoperable multi-cloud architecture (AWS/Azure).
Implemented cross-region DR and high-velocity incident response, achieving 99.99% uptime.
Modernized legacy systems via containers (Docker, EKS, AKS), cutting costs and improving agility.
Built proactive security governance and automated monitoring frameworks.
Transformed teams through strategic hiring, mentoring, and empowerment, achieving 95% retention.

Information TechnologyCloudCloud ApplicationsCloud ComputingCloud SecurityIT Governance

National intelligence grid (ministry of home affairs)

Director

Sep 2020 – Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo · India · On-site

Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Knowledge Integration, Data Privacy and Security, Leadership, Network Security, Data Security, AI and ML, Threat Mitigation and Privacy Preservation

Network SecurityStrategyProject PlanningSkill DevelopmentChange ManagementRisk Assessment+26

Indian army

6 roles

CISO & Senior Director (IT & Cyber Security)

Promoted

Jun 2015 – Jul 2020 · 5 yrs 1 mo · On-site

Cyber Operations Coordination, Cybersecurity Framework Design, Analytical Research, Threat Detection and Response, Compliance Assessment, Leadership and Recognition, Strategic Guidance, Infrastructure Development, Team Leadership, Project Management, Cyber Operations Strategy, Strategic Integration, Advanced Programming, Data Analysis Enhancement, Operational Excellence and Recognition and Impact

Network SecurityChange ManagementNetworkingData PrivacyCyber DefenseInformation Technology+4

Technical Faculty (Assistant Professor) at Military College of Telecommunication Engineering

Jun 2013 – Jun 2015 · 2 yrs · On-site

Educational Instruction, Application development, Innovative Leadership, Network Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Training Initiatives, Industry Best Practices, Team Leadership and Data Protection

Change ManagementNetworkingData PrivacyTrainingBusiness ContinuityDisaster Recovery+1

General Manager (IT & Cyber Security)

Dec 2008 – Jul 2011 · 2 yrs 7 mos · On-site

Leadership and Team Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Tactical Network, Deployment, Disaster Management, Network Evaluation and Testing, Network Security Expertise, Network Infrastructure Design, Information System Security and Collaborative Liaison and Networking

Network SecurityChange ManagementNetworkingData PrivacyInformation TechnologyBusiness Continuity+2

Senior Manager (IT & Cyber Security)

Jul 2003 – Jan 2006 · 2 yrs 6 mos · On-site

Leadership and Team Supervision, Strategic Planning, Human Resources (HR) and Project Management, Technical Evaluation and Network Deployment and Design

Change ManagementNetworkingData PrivacyInformation TechnologyBusiness ContinuityDisaster Recovery+2