Nov 2024 – Oct 2025 · 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

• As a cybersecurity program leader at Blue Yonder, I spearhead Security Operations and drive security strategy with a clear focus on business resilience and customer success. I'm passionate about building and launching impactful security programs that transform our protective posture on a global scale.
• My work involves pioneering advanced automation and AI/ML initiatives to significantly enhance operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction. I lead a team of high-performing security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. I also serve as a key stakeholder advocate, building strong partnerships across teams to ensure our security initiatives are fully aligned with business growth.

Jun 2024 – Nov 2024 · 5 mos

• In my role as General Manager, Projects and Security at airtel, I led project management for security operations, Threat Management, and Security Engineering with Automation.
• Successfully ensured customer engagement, satisfaction, and collaboration for projects.
• Managed a large team to raise security operations and achieve project goals.

Apr 2022 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• As a seasoned leader in Cybersecurity and Program Management at Amazon, I have the opportunity to drive critical security initiatives while fostering high-performing teams and delivering customer-obsessed solutions. My role spans across Project and Program Management, Cybersecurity Operations, Incident Response, and Threat Management, with a strong focus on enabling secure product development and operational resilience.
• I specialize in building and scaling security programs that align with business goals, managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships, and ensuring rapid, coordinated responses to security incidents. Through strategic people management, hiring, and mentorship, I've helped grow a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement within the security org.
• With a passion for operational excellence and a deep understanding of both technical and business drivers, I work closely with engineering, product, and leadership teams to integrate security seamlessly into Amazon’s fast-paced environment—without compromising agility or customer trust.

Apr 2021 – Apr 2022 · 1 yr · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Balanced technical expertise with a customer-centric approach to deliver tailored solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and meet client-specific needs. Supported by a product-oriented mindset, worked closely with cross-functional teams to optimize threat intelligence capabilities, improve security workflows, and ensure seamless service delivery include security products built by the teams.
• Also, Led the MXDR cybersecurity services with a large team, collaborating with clients across various domains industries to address evolving security challenges and complex customers problems. Directed end-to-end operations in Threat Management, Product management, Vulnerability Management, and Incident Response, reducing response times by 30% and mitigating third-party security risks by 20%.

Feb 2019 – Nov 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Led the development and operationalization of Security Operations, including building processes, mentoring teams, and driving strategic improvements in threat intelligence, incident response, and vulnerability management. Spearheaded the Cyber Defense Maturity Program, delivering measurable enhancements to security operations and reducing risk exposure by 25%.
• Designed and implemented a data lake for telemetry analytics, enabling centralized monitoring, enhanced threat hunting, and big data analytics to improve detection capabilities. Developed in-house Threat Intelligence capabilities, saving ~$65K annually and driving operational efficiency.
• Managed multiple security projects from POC to deployment, including vendor selection, integration of new technologies, and handover to internal functions. Ensured compliance with ISO 27001 standards through gap assessments, internal audits, and policy improvements, fostering a secure threat landscape.
• Balancing technical acumen with leadership, drove decision-making for key security projects and cultivated high-performing teams. Collaborated across functions to deliver scalable products, strengthen security workflows, and support business objectives.

Mar 2018 – Dec 2018 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Headed CIRT of Wipro, along with vast critical responsibilities several were notable which include the Handling Incident Response, Threat Intelligence and threat Hunting, Threat Briefing and Advisory, Control Automation , Security Engineering, Training, Process Improvement of Team and Project, Big Data platform and part of Security Operations Center

Jan 2003 – Feb 2018 · 15 yrs 1 mo · India

• Served 15 years in the Indian Navy, making significant contributions to its Cyber Security Wing by building and deploying innovative solutions to address organizational challenges. Played a pivotal role in establishing the Navy’s first Security Operations Center (SOC) and operationalizing Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting capabilities across the organization.
• Designed and implemented custom cybersecurity products, tailored to solve Navy-specific challenges, including network security, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
• Formulated and enforced security policies for critical IT systems, such as weapon, radar, sonar, and communication platforms, ensuring operational integrity and resilience.
• Spearheaded the development of SOPs and conducted security awareness training programs, fostering a culture of cybersecurity readiness across naval personnel.
• Built scalable solutions for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning, enhancing the Navy’s response to potential threats.
• Proactively identified vulnerabilities through network and application probes, implementing mitigation strategies that strengthened the Navy’s cybersecurity posture.
• Secured network infrastructure and classified communication systems, leveraging best practices to protect against internal and external threats.
• Led recruitment and training of new team members, mentoring them to excel in critical security roles.
• Combining strategic foresight with hands-on execution, delivered innovative products and cybersecurity solutions that elevated the Navy’s operational readiness and safeguarded its critical assets.