• Sovereign Cloud & Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Architected and deployed secure, sovereign cloud Kubernetes environments using Terraform, ArgoCD, GitLab, ensuring automated adherence to data residency and regional sovereignty laws through Policy-as-Code for critical infrastructure.

• Security Orchestration & Automated Response: Engineered automated incident response workflows by integrating SIEM, SOAR, and EDR into the DevSecOps ecosystem; streamlined forensic investigations and reduced Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) through proactive threat intelligence loops.

• GitOps & Observability Engineering: Automated security governance and real-time monitoring using Splunk, NATS, and Vector; developed custom Python and Bash scripts to automate code reviews and cloud security controls, ensuring a “security-by-design” approach within the deployment lifecycle.

Consulting with clients to build security and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53/171). Strengthened cloud security posture, automated security processes, and enhanced threat detection. Managed risk assessment, incident response, and governance programs to align security strategies with business objectives.

• Compliance-as-Code & Governance: Engineered automated governance frameworks to achieve SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and HITRUST certifications; transitioned static security policies into version-controlled standards integrated directly into cross-functional engineering workflows.

• Cloud-Native Security & Infrastructure: Hardened AWS and GCP environments by deploying CNAPP/CWPP solutions and optimizing Security Command Center; secured containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures across complex hybrid and multi-cloud footprints.

• Shift-Left Threat & Vulnerability Management: Orchestrated continuous security practices, including automated threat modeling and SAST/DAST integration; built custom automation for malware detection and multi-engine scanning to secure the software supply chain.

• Automated Detection & Response: Scaled SOC operations by implementing automated threat response playbooks and refining detection logic in Chronicle; led cross-functional incident handling and digital forensics to minimize blast radius and improve organizational resilience.

Designed and implemented a robust Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) program, ensuring secure cloud architecture, regulatory compliance, and proactive threat mitigation. Led enterprise-wide security initiatives, including vulnerability management, incident response, and governance frameworks, to enhance the security and resilience of cloud environments.

• Cloud Security & Compliance: Established security controls for IAM, VPCs, S3 bucket policies, encryption, and access management. Led PCI DSS compliance implementation and maintained HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC 2/2 attestation and certification adherence, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory alignment.

• Threat Detection & Incident Response: Integrated AWS native security tools (CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config) with SIEM (Panther) to proactively detect threats. Conducted forensic investigations, and penetration tests, and maintained an updated Incident Response Plan (IRP) for swift remediation.

• Vulnerability Management & Risk Mitigation: Developed and executed a cloud vulnerability management program leveraging Tenable, Snyk, AWS Inspector, and Orca. Collaborated with third-party vendors for penetration testing, prioritized remediation efforts, and enforced security best practices. Building automation to detect malware and malicious content using multiple antivirus engines and website scanners.

• Security Automation & Monitoring: Configured real-time monitoring and alerting using Datadog, Sumo Logic, and Orca. Automated security governance, code review processes, and cloud security controls using Terraform, Python, and Bash within CI/CD pipelines.

Led a high-performing security engineering team, driving advanced threat detection, incident response, and security automation. Designed and implemented enterprise security solutions to enhance cyber resilience, align with compliance standards, and strengthen the organization’s security posture.

• Threat Detection & Incident Response: Led forensic investigations, malware analysis, and adversary emulation using the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Developed SIEM/SOAR integrations and advanced alerting logic for proactive threat hunting and rapid incident containment. Building automation to detect malware and malicious content using multiple antivirus engines and website scanners.

• Enterprise Security Architecture: Designed and deployed security solutions, including CrowdStrike Falcon (EDR), Tenable.io (VM), Snyk (SCA), and Cloudflare security stack (WAF, IPS/IDS, bot mitigation). Enforced IAM controls and DLP strategies to protect sensitive data.

• Security Automation & Compliance: Integrated IaC security with Terraform, automating compliance checks against CIS/STIG benchmarks. Ensured regulatory adherence to SOC 2/2, GDPR, NIST, and ISO 27001 through continuous monitoring, security audits, and executive-level security reporting.

• Strategic Risk Management & M&A Security: Led cybersecurity due diligence for M&A, integrating acquired assets into the security framework. Partnered with infrastructure teams to enhance Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) planning, ensuring resilience against cyber threats.

Led a team of security professionals, integrating security into the software development lifecycle and fostering a culture of collaboration, automation, and compliance. Developed enterprise security programs, enhanced cloud security posture, and implemented security automation to streamline compliance and risk management.

• Security & Compliance Leadership: Designed and implemented security and compliance programs, achieving SOC 2/2 attestation and ensuring adherence to GDPR, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53/171. Established governance frameworks, security policies, and automated compliance monitoring.

• Threat Management & Incident Response: Strengthened security posture through penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, adversarial emulation, and bug bounty management. Led incident response efforts, including investigation, threat hunting, and remediation.

• Secure SDLC & Automation: Integrated security into CI/CD pipelines by automating security vulnerability scanning and remediation. Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security scanning and collaborated with development teams to enforce secure coding practices.

• Cloud & Network Security: Deployed IAM solutions, network security controls, edge protection, and logging/monitoring enhancements. Ensured secure access management and minimized attack surfaces in cloud and hybrid environments.