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CEO at CloudOptimo
* Scale + Data + Architecture + Strategy = What I do
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Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity Expert | CCO at Bacloud
With over 22 years of experience in the hosting industry, I've played a key role in developing and supporting several successful hosting companies. My expertise spans web hosting solutions, blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies, advanced technology infrastructure, domain name brokerage, artificial intelligence, technical writing, and strategic SEO implementation.
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Chairman at CLDY
Hi, I’m Alvin Poh, and I'm passionate about empowering others to design a life of freedom and fulfillment.By 33, I achieved financial independence by selling my self-founded Internet company for $30 million. Starting from scratch at 17, I nurtured it into Singapore's top hosting provider, with over 35,000 clients and a team of 150 across multiple countries.Post-exit, I embraced adventure, indulging in global travel across 50 cities and diverse hobbies. Now, I've channeled my entrepreneurial spirit into impactful education, having established a $250,000 scholarship at Singapore Management University and mentoring over a thousand entrepreneurs towards their own paths of success and personal freedom.
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CISO at Charles Edda and Charles Bouley
Charles Edda & Charles Bouley, Inc. (CECB) is a Texas-based cybersecurity company founded in 1999. The company specializes in managed security risk assessments, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and security awareness training. Its primary clients include small businesses, medical practices, and law firms. The company is currently owned and operated by Dr. Rachel Levitch, who has expanded its services to provide advanced cybersecurity solutions that integrate financial risk management and regulatory compliance. CECB's services follow industry-recognized cybersecurity frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ISO 27001, and CIS Controls to help organizations establish robust cybersecurity practices and culture.
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Sr. Cloud Architect at Amazon Web Services
7+ years experience in DevOps, AWS and Architecting for the Cloud. I help customers migrate, architect and operate efficiently on AWS.
Cloud Solution Architect at Mphasis Corporation
As a senior cloud architect and technical lead specializing in AI-driven cloud-native infrastructure on OpenShift Container Platforms, I spearhead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of intelligent alerting and anomaly detection systems. By integrating advanced machine learning models with automated remediation workflows, I have transformed the organization’s operational paradigm resulting in a reduction of incident resolution times by over 40% and a corresponding improvement in system uptime and service reliability. My leadership in architecting AI-assisted deployment automation and predictive capacity planning has optimized resource utilization, delivering a sustained 25% reduction in annual cloud infrastructure expenditure. This cost efficiency has empowered the company to support rapid, scalable growth while maintaining fiscal discipline, directly contributing to improved profitability and competitive differentiation in a highly dynamic market. Additionally, I have driven a 30% acceleration in product release velocity by embedding AI-driven decision-making into CI/CD pipelines, enabling faster time-to-market and enhanced responsiveness to customer needs. These innovations have not only reduced operational risk but have also strengthened the company’s technological reputation, attracting strategic industry partnerships and top talent. Beyond technical execution, I cultivate organizational excellence by mentoring cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between development, operations, and data science units, and championing a culture of continuous innovation. My contributions have generated substantial economic value and positioned the company as a forward-looking leader in intelligent cloud orchestration affirming my role as an indispensable asset whose expertise fuels sustainable business success.
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Cloud Security Architect at Myriad360
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CTO at Mission Cloud
A creative software visionary and leader, with a passion for dynamic languages, usability, web applications, and the latest in open-source technology. I love designing and implementing solutions to real problems, for real people. Specialties: Usability, product management, team leadership, communication, software architecture, Python, JavaScript, and cloud computing.
CEO & Co-founder at Cyscale
I believe that safer cloud environments equal a safer world. We need to do something extraordinary to have a better, easier, more secure way of designing and deploying SaaS cloud apps and storing data in the cloud._________________________________About me: secure and innovate in Cloud Security.Security: ISO 27001, HIPAA, OWASP Top 10, SOC 2, Risk Assessments, Compliance;Cloud & Infra: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes;Programming Languages: Go and a bit of Javascript;Databases: Graph DBs, MySQL, MongoDB;Operating Systems: Linux, Windows.
Senior Security Engineer at Microsoft
📌 Key Areas: Secure Software Engineering | Zero-Trust Security | Cloud & DevOps Security | AI for Cyber Defense | Research & Innovation | Cybersecurity Advocacy I am an award-winning Cybersecurity Professional and Software Engineer with about 10 years of experience building secure, resilient, and scalable systems that safeguard enterprises and critical infrastructures worldwide. At Microsoft, I have spearheaded high-impact security engineering initiatives across Azure, DevOps, and enterprise security driving innovations in zero-trust frameworks, system observability, automation, and AI-integrated security solutions. My contributions have fortified services relied upon by global customers while elevating industry standards in reliability, compliance, and risk management. Beyond corporate impact, I am deeply committed to advancing the cybersecurity community. As an advisor, trainer, and researcher, I actively contribute to academic publications, global workshops, and non-profit initiatives with multiple global organizations like CyberNGO, Mentors Without Borders, TCET, CHARUSAT, PARUL, MSU, Live2Serve and Many More, promoting cybersecurity awareness and training future leaders. Recognized with honors such as the Global Recognition Award 2025 and multiple CISO50 Innovation & Excellence Awards, my mission is to bridge research, engineering, and leadership to shape the future of digital trust and resilience.
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CISO at fromCISO
CISO and advisor helping FinTechs turn DORA/NIS2/PSD2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and GDPR into practical resilience and business value. 20+ years across architecture, incident response, and program build-out. I prioritise KPIs, clear board communication, and continuous improvement, not checkbox compliance. Highlights: led DORA/NIS2 readiness for cross-border teams (faster audits; 30%+ lower regulatory risk), stood up vCISO/vDPO programs with cloud-native controls, vendor risk, and privacy automation. Community: OWASP Riga and Cloud Security Alliance Chapter Lead. Need to get regulator-ready? Let’s connect.
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CISO at TrustNet
CEO of TrustNet, a leading provider of cybersecurity and assurance services serving some…
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Lead - Collaboration Engineering at Baltimore City of Information and Technology
Kishore Bitra is a veteran in the IT industry with over 15 years of experience, specializing in end-user technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Center operations, and Enterprise Security. Currently, he serves a crucial role in local government in the United States. A proven leader, Kishore has successfully spearheaded major IT transformations, including complex infrastructure migration projects, ransomware recovery efforts, and system integrations during corporate mergers and acquisitions. Beyond his professional work, he is passionate about demystifying advanced security and AI adoption, making them practical for organizations from local governments to SMBs. He regularly shares real-world insights through writing, speaking, and volunteering on crucial topics like data protection, cyber resilience, and secure finance operations.
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Director, Cloud & Network Services at Myriad360
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Editor In Chief at Cloudwards.net at Cloudwards
Experienced editor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education, technology and startup industries. Strong media and communication professional with B.A.s in Journalism; European Culture Studies from the University of New Hampshire.
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CEO at Elox Tech
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Founder/CTO at getcybr, inc.
Cybersecurity expert with over a decade and a half of deep-dive experience, I bring an unparalleled level of understanding and expertise in strategic Cybersecurity planning, effective risk control, and pioneering product innovation. My career reflects my role as a reliable authority for organizations of all sizes, as well as an effective liaison with different regulatory bodies.
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Founder & CEO | Cybersecurity & IT Operations Expert at itsecops.cloud
Gaurav Sengar is the Founder & CEO of ITSecOps.Cloud, a cybersecurity and IT operations consulting firm specializing in building secure, compliant, and highly reliable technology environments for SMBs, MSPs, and growing enterprises. With over 8 years of hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, and IT service management, Gaurav has worked extensively in SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, CMMC Level 2, and NIST 800-171 readiness programs. His work focuses on closing the gap between compliance requirements and real-world IT operations — where most organizations fail audits and suffer security incidents. Gaurav has led and executed security operations including threat hunting, incident investigations, phishing analysis, identity and access hardening, cloud security posture management, and vulnerability remediation across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, and hybrid enterprise environments. He has supported legal investigations by tracing user activity, analyzing logs, and producing audit-defensible evidence. Unlike traditional cybersecurity advisors, Gaurav is known for his operator-first approach, combining cybersecurity strategy with deep IT operations expertise — covering cloud infrastructure, identity systems, networking, endpoint management, automation, monitoring, and 24×7 support models. This allows organizations to achieve security and compliance without disrupting business operations. Through ITSecOps.Cloud, Gaurav advises leadership teams, CISOs, and founders on cybersecurity risk reduction, compliance readiness, IT cost optimization, and scalable operations. His insights are frequently sought on topics such as cybersecurity failures in SMBs, compliance mistakes made by MSPs, cloud security risks, and how operational gaps create real-world breaches. Gaurav is particularly focused on helping organizations move from “checkbox security” to practical, auditable, and sustainable security operations.
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Solutions Architect at AWS
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Cloud Solutions Architect
Dedicated and passionate platform engineering expert with over 7 years of on-premises infrastructure experience and 4 years of DevOps and cloud engineering experience, seeking new challenges and opportunities by focusing on developing my knowledge and expertise with platform engineering. My goal is to collaborate with teams on optimally utilizing their tech stack’s capabilities, by designing and implementing solutions that meet the project’s requirements.
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