Securing Tomorrow's Innovation: ZTA, SASE, AI Defense, Global Scale – $25M+ Proven Leadership and 25+ security certifications
Cybersecurity Executive | ZTA - AI Security - Global Scale
**30+ Years Transforming Enterprise Security**
**EXECUTIVE PROFILE**
CISSP-certified leader with 40+ certifications (AZ-500, SC-300, Google GenAI Leader, Zscaler ZCSE, Claroty CSACL301). Built $25M+ cybersecurity practices from inception across Wipro (GSOC Delivery), TechM (Presales), Sutherland (AVP Security). Expertise: Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP), OT/IoT Defense, AI-IDAM, MSSP Operations.
**PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY**
**SUTHERLAND GLOBAL (AVP Security, Apr-Nov 2025)**
- Established enterprise cybersecurity practice with governance frameworks.
- Developed MSSP IP and vendor alliances.
- Led competency building for AI/cloud threats.
**TECH MAHINDRA (Cybersecurity Leader Pre-Sales, 2019-2024)**
- Drove $50M+ RFPs (India/APAC telcos); enterprise architect.
- Pioneered OT/IoT practice; cloud security transformations.
- NIST CSF assessments; ZTA/SASE implementations.
**WIPRO (21 Years Progressive Leadership)**
- **IoT Security Practice Leader (2017-19)**: Scaled Industry 4.0 solutions.
- **GSOC Architect (Bangalore)**: Built first global SOC operations.
- **Regional Delivery Head (ME/India)**: 1000+ team scaling, 40M revenue target.
- IAM/PKI/SOC deliveries for Fortune 500.
**CORE VALUES**
**Impact-Driven**: Quantifiable outcomes (60% MTTR reduction, SOC2 in 90 days).
**Innovation**: GenAI research ("Two Sides of the Same Coin"), patented profiling.
**Collaboration**: Global Cybersecurity Association leadership; 98% client retention.
**Excellence**: ISO31000/ICS-CYBER certified; continuous learning.
**DIFFERENTIATORS**
✅ **P&L Mastery**: $25M+ portfolios; presales-to-delivery ownership.
✅ **AI Security Pioneer**: LLM/MCP/agentic AI governance; OWASP expertise.
✅ **Scale Architect**: 1000+ teams; GCC establishment (ODC transitions).
✅ **Vendor Ecosystem**: Zscaler, Palo Alto, Claroty, Nozomi, Rapid7.
**THOUGHT LEADERSHIP**
- "Generative AI: Cybersecurity Impact" (Global Cybersecurity Assoc).
- ISC publications: SIEM ROI, Healthcare Vision 2020.
- LinkedIn: Emerging threats (RAG, prompt injection).
**Ready to secure your transformation**. Contact for strategic roadmaps, practice builds, or RFPs.
Work Terms
Flexible preferably UK working hours