As a seasoned Security Professional , have progressively moved into roles, specializing in DevSecOps, Shift-Left Security, cloud security, and supply chain security. My journey has been defined by leading initiatives that embed security at every stage of development while mentoring teams to drive secure practices across the organization. My expertise lies in automating security in CI/CD pipelines, securing cloud platforms, and bridging the gap between security and engineering teams. From integrating security into infrastructure as code to conducting targeted penetration tests, I ensure products are secure by design. As a recognized security advocate, I frequently speak at conferences like RSA,Blackhat, DEFCON, chaired technical events such as ICCTICT, and serve as a judge for the Globee Awards. Additionally, I contribute to open-source security tools and have authored a book on Software supply chain security. A milestone in my career was delivering a talk on "Cybersecurity Awareness" to officer trainees of the Indian Army—an experience that deeply resonates with me. I also host the 'CyberGPT Pulse Podcast,' where I explore emerging trends and invite industry thought leaders to share actionable insights. Always eager for new challenges and collaboration opportunities, I’m open to connecting and exploring how we can shape the future of cybersecurity together. Explore my work: CTF Writeups & Challenges: https://github.com/syedDS/CTF Automation Scripts: https://github.com/syedDS/Pentesting-scripts