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Chinar Shah

Leading Teams | Cybersecurity | Enterprise Security | InfoSec
Danville,CA

Summary

Dynamic Security and infrastructure leader with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security frameworks. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in developing enterprise-wide security policies while aligning cybersecurity strategies with overarching business objectives. Expertise in maintaining multimillion-dollar budgets and fostering strong vendor relationships, along with a talent for mentoring technical teams. Recognized for strategic vision and strong leadership that drive impactful security initiatives, safeguard critical assets, and facilitate business growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Manager, Enterprise Security

Navan
10.2022 - Current

Leading the team that specializes in:
• Endpoint Security

• Information Security Management

• Cybersecurity Strategy and Implementation

• Advanced Threat Detection & Response and ZTA

(Zero Trust Architecture) approach

• Secured Identity & access management

• Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigation

• Risk Assessment and Risk Management (using

frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001)

• Data Management and Analysis

• Cloud Security Implementation and Management

• Enterprise Corporate Network, Cloud & Security

Infrastructure.

• Working with Cross Functional teams like SRE,

compliance, Incident response , CPE, App Eng ,

engineering, Facilities to design and build a secured solution

for business.

Manager , Network & Enterprise Security

Navan Inc
12.2020 - 10.2022

Lead, Enterprise Security Engineering

Navan
06.2019 - 12.2020

Lead Security Engineer

Slack
06.2018 - 08.2019

Lead Network Engineer

Adobe
07.2014 - 06.2018

▪ Got Promoted to Lead the network team responsible for designing and implementing highly available network environments of Adobe office campuses

▪ Led a successful team of engineers ( USA and Offshore ) to run Adobe's Global Operation center responsible for Adobe network worldwide

▪ Led SD WAN & Wireless network deployment, administration and site surveys

Network Engineer

Adobe
10.2012 - 07.2014

Systems Engineer

Calix
02.2010 - 10.2012

▪ Provided technical support via the telephone, web or at the customer site for Calix Networking Products.

▪ Worked independently in solving technical product issues and answering product configurations questions

▪ Recreated and simulated customer issues in the lab

▪ Closely worked with developers, product manager, QA and engineering for bug reviews and new features

Network Engineer

Allied Telesis
06.2009 - 02.2010

▪ Managed a large triple-play network infrastructure of San Jose State University including routers, thousands of CPEs and switches from Cisco and Alcatel

▪ Managed a server farm of VOIP, Video over IP, NMS and DHCP servers

Education

Master of Science - Computer Engineering

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
01.2007 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Instrumentation & Control

Nirma Institute of Technology
Ahmedabad, Gujarat - India
07.2001 - 05.2005

Skills

Security Frameworks

SASE Network Infrastructure

IAM, Zero Trust, CASB, DLP

PCI compliance audits

Certification

CCNA & CCNP

Timeline

Sr. Manager, Enterprise Security

Navan
10.2022 - Current

Manager , Network & Enterprise Security

Navan Inc
12.2020 - 10.2022

Lead, Enterprise Security Engineering

Navan
06.2019 - 12.2020

Lead Security Engineer

Slack
06.2018 - 08.2019

Lead Network Engineer

Adobe
07.2014 - 06.2018

Network Engineer

Adobe
10.2012 - 07.2014

Systems Engineer

Calix
02.2010 - 10.2012

Network Engineer

Allied Telesis
06.2009 - 02.2010

Master of Science - Computer Engineering

Florida Atlantic University
01.2007 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Instrumentation & Control

Nirma Institute of Technology
07.2001 - 05.2005
Chinar ShahLeading Teams | Cybersecurity | Enterprise Security | InfoSec