I am a Technology Executive and AI/Data Security Leader with 21+ years of experience in building and scaling data platforms, cloud solutions, and enterprise security systems. My career spans from being a startup founding member and CTO to a senior engineering leader at Microsoft, where I innovate at the intersection of AI, data, and security. As a founding member of a data security startup, I designed and implemented data analytics platforms, policy enforcement engines, SQL grammars, Spark-based pipelines, and access control systems. In CTO and Technical Director roles, I built teams, led innovation, and delivered enterprise-scale solutions for Fortune 500 customers in healthcare, aviation, banking, and finance. The company’s acquisition by Microsoft validated our vision and technology. At Microsoft, I have shaped the architecture for Microsoft Purview (data governance and compliance) and Microsoft Sentinel (cloud-native SIEM & security analytics). My work focuses on data lakes, metadata connectors, agentic pipelines, and secure analytics platforms, enabling enterprises across healthcare, pharma, BFSI, and FMCG to maximize data value while ensuring governance, compliance, and security. I hold 6+ US patents in data engineering, AI-driven automation, and security platforms, reflecting a commitment to innovation and research. My expertise spans cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), distributed systems, big data analytics, compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO, SOC2), and cybersecurity (Zero Trust, IAM, DLP, SIEM, risk management). I am also passionate about mentorship and leadership—guiding teams, enabling individuals, and helping organizations embrace the transformative power of AI and data. I thrive where vision meets execution, and innovation delivers measurable business value. Core Focus Areas Enterprise Data & AI Platforms – Data lakes, data mesh, agentic pipelines, LLM automation Cybersecurity & Compliance – Policy enforcement, governance, SIEM, cloud security Cloud & Architecture Leadership – Multi-cloud data engineering, enterprise-scale platforms Innovation & Research – AI agents, metadata intelligence, US patents in data security Vision I believe the future of enterprises will be powered by AI agents for data—secure, scalable, and intelligent platforms that drive growth, resilience, and innovation. My mission is to innovate the future of AI, Data, and Security, helping enterprises unlock value while ensuring trust and compliance.