Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Raj Singh

CISO | Director Of Global Information Security & AI Protection | Cybersecurity Strategist | AI Integration Leader | Identity, Risk, And Access Management Expert | Trusted Advisor | Board Member | Mentor
Sacramento,CA

Summary

With 18+ years of cybersecurity leadership, I have built and executed AI-driven security transformation strategies, fortifying global enterprises against evolving threats. As a CISO & Director of Global Information Security & AI Protection, I lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs, manage $10M+ budgets, and protect $500M+ in digital assets.

I advise board members and C-suite executives on cyber risk and business-aligned security strategies, ensuring seamless alignment between security governance and business objectives. Passionate about mentoring future cybersecurity leaders, I cultivate a culture of innovation, diversity, and security excellence.


Key Leadership & Achievements:

Global Cybersecurity & IAM Strategy Execution

  • Secured 100K+ identities across enterprise IAM governance & cybersecurity programs, ensuring 100% compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, HITRUST, and ISO 27001.
  • Consulted for Fortune 500 organizations, including Bank of America, GE, U.S. edicaid Accounts, Johnson & Johnson, Walgreens, CVS, Anthem, and the State of California.

Zero Trust & Multi-Cloud Security Leadership

  • Designed & deployed Zero Trust Architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP, reducing unauthorized access risks by 95%.
  • Led Cloud Security Transformation, implementing CSPM & DevSecOps best practices to strengthen security posture.

AI-Driven Cybersecurity & Threat Intelligence

  • Reduced security incidents by 60% by integrating AI-powered SIEM & SOAR, enhancing threat detection accuracy and incident response times.
  • Developed an AI-driven fraud detection system, preventing $6M+ in fraudulent activities annually.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

  • Achieved 100% compliance across NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA, reducing compliance violations by 85%.
  • Implemented cyber risk quantification models, enhancing executive risk visibility and regulatory alignment.

Identity & Access Management (IAM) & Privileged Access Security

  • Spearheaded IAM modernization, migrating 300+ applications to Okta SSO Cloud, reducing costs by 20% while enhancing authentication security.
  • Deployed Privileged Access Management (PAM) & Identity Governance, reducing unauthorized access attempts by 95%.

Business Enablement, M&A Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation

  • Led cybersecurity risk assessments on $25M+ in M&A deals, ensuring compliance, security integration, and risk mitigation.
  • Secured multi-million-dollar funding for security transformation projects, accelerating security adoption by 225%.

Board-Level Advisory & Executive Cyber Leadership

  • Delivered quarterly cybersecurity risk briefings to executives and board members, influencing strategic security investments.
  • Advised CEOs and CFOs on cyber resilience, AI security risks, and business continuity planning.

Security Operations, SOC Leadership & Incident Response

  • Transformed 24/7 SOC operations, reducing Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) from 10 hours to under 15 minutes.
  • Enhanced incident response efficiency by 50% through AI-driven vulnerability management & threat intelligence automation.

Mentorship & Cybersecurity Talent Development

  • Developed high-performing cybersecurity teams, increasing retention by 30%.
  • Established a CISO Executive Training Program, coaching future security leaders on cyber risk strategy, board communication, and AI security governance.


Certifications & Credentials:

CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISM – Certified Information Security Manager

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

CISO & Global Director of Security

Sagility Health
09.2024 - Current

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Developed and executed a 3-year enterprise cybersecurity roadmap, aligning security investments with business objectives while managing a $10M+ budget and securing $500M+ in assets.
  • Achieved 100% compliance across HIPAA, HITRUST, GDPR, and FedRAMP, reducing compliance violations by 85% and enhancing audit readiness.
  • Led enterprise-wide SOC transformation, cutting Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) from 10 hours to under 15 minutes through AI-powered SIEM & SOAR solutions.
  • Launched an AI-driven fraud detection system, preventing $5M+ in fraudulent activities annually, enhancing real-time transaction security and risk mitigation.
  • Designed and deployed Zero Trust & IAM security architecture, securing 100K+ user identities across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) environments.
  • Strengthened third-party/vendor risk management, reducing supply chain cybersecurity risks by 40% through enhanced due diligence frameworks and automated risk assessments.
  • Implemented AI-powered threat hunting & predictive analytics, improving proactive attack detection by 65%, minimizing breach exposure, and reducing incident escalation times.
  • Developed enterprise-wide security awareness programs, increasing employee engagement by 50% and reducing phishing-related security breaches.
  • Led cloud security transformation, integrating DevSecOps, CSPM, and automated security testing, reducing cloud misconfigurations in AWS, Azure, and GCP by 70%.
  • Conducted cybersecurity due diligence & risk assessments on $25M+ in M&A transactions, ensuring seamless security integration and compliance alignment.
  • Established a global incident response framework, decreasing critical incident resolution times by 45%, while implementing advanced cyber threat intelligence to improve response efficiency.
  • Optimized cybersecurity operations, reducing security operation costs by 30%, increasing SOC automation, efficiency, and threat detection capabilities.
  • Engaged with board members & regulatory bodies, ensuring cyber risk governance aligns with evolving regulatory requirements and business risk strategies.
  • Influenced C-suite cybersecurity decision-making, providing quarterly risk briefings and actionable insights to drive security funding and innovation initiatives.
  • Led crisis management & cyber resilience initiatives, enabling business continuity and recovery readiness against ransomware, insider threats, and nation-state attacks.

Deputy CISO & Director of IAM

DXC Technology
05.2018 - 08.2024

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Spearheaded Zero Trust security architecture, securing 100K+ user identities across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Directed enterprise-wide IAM programs, implementing SSO, MFA, PAM, and RBAC for streamlined security.
  • Designed and enforced least-privilege access controls, reducing insider threats and unauthorized access risks by 95%.
  • Implemented cloud security governance, aligning FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and PCI-DSS frameworks across multi-cloud environments.
  • Developed enterprise-wide vulnerability management programs, reducing critical security gaps by 70% through automated risk assessments.
  • Led red team vs. blue team cybersecurity exercises, strengthening incident response readiness and reducing detection gaps by 50%.
  • Executed DevSecOps strategies, integrating automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines, reducing software vulnerabilities by 65%.
  • Optimized identity governance and lifecycle management, cutting user provisioning and de-provisioning time by 40%.
  • Developed AI-driven behavioral analytics, detecting anomalous user activity and reducing fraud-related incidents by 45%.
  • Led enterprise-wide phishing simulation programs, decreasing employee phishing susceptibility rates by 60%.

CISO | Board Member | Non-Profit Organization

Women Of Color On The Move
02.2022 - 06.2023

A CISO and Executive Board Member volunteering to help Women of Color On the Move with their security posture and to secure the company data. It's a non-profit organization committed to helping
women succeed in their personal lives and community.

VCISO | Executive Security Leadership Council

Ai4 - Artificial Intelligence Conferences
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Serving as an executive leadership council member for Ai4

Sr. Information Security Manager, IAM Architect

HPE Services
05.2013 - 05.2018

Key Achievements

  • Developed and executed a global IAM strategy, creating a roadmap for scalable and secure IAM services across HPE and client organizations. Led the planning, budgeting, and delivery of IAM services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Implemented and supported multiple IAM products (Entra ID, Okta, ForgeRock, SailPoint, etc.), leading initiatives in SSO, Federation, MFA, and identity governance to enhance security posture and operational efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with regulations like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001, leading audit and compliance initiatives and providing documentation for access certifications.
  • Achieved a 225% increase in client adoption of IAM services through scalable AI-powered solutions, improving onboarding by 60% and reducing costs by 20%.
  • Led the migration of 300+ applications from SiteMinder to Okta SSO Cloud, achieving a 20% cost reduction and reducing outages by 80% through system automation.
  • Managed PAM and identity lifecycle processes, ensuring data accuracy and directing identity governance programs focused on automation and business alignment.
  • Mentored teams of IAM and cybersecurity professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and alignment with business objectives.
  • Implemented AI-powered vulnerability management, reducing remediation times by 50%, and enhanced incident response by 40% through AI-driven automation.

Sr. IAM Solution Architect

HPE Services
01.2009 - 05.2013

Key Achievements

  • Led the development and implementation of standards and best practices for the deployment and support of IAM solutions across global healthcare and life sciences sectors.
  • Provided strategic guidance in sales, project delivery, and business development for Identity and Access Management.
  • Developed and managed risk management and threat/vulnerability assessment programs tailored to HealthCare and Life Sciences needs.
  • Directed IAM implementations globally, including onboarding/offboarding, SSO, federation, privileged access management, and incident/problem management for access controls.
  • Assisted with practice administration, including recruitment, resource allocation, and career development.
  • Acted as SME for identity-related constructs in regulated environments, working with regulatory authorities.

Sr. Lead Software Engineer

Union Bank
06.2003 - 02.2008

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

The State University of New York

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering

S.G.S.I.T.S

Skills

  • Cyber Risk & Governance: Cyber risk quantification, board-level advisory, compliance leadership
  • Zero Trust & IAM: Enterprise IAM, SSO, MFA, PAM, least privilege enforcement
  • AI-Driven Security & SOC Automation: AI/ML-driven threat detection, SIEM & SOAR integration, reducing incidents by 60%
  • Cloud & DevSecOps Security: Multi-cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), CSPM, CI/CD security, cloud-native governance
  • Compliance & Regulatory Alignment: FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA – 100% audit success
  • Threat Intelligence & Incident Response: MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, EDR strategies, proactive risk mitigation
  • Security Analytics & Automation: Python, R, SQL for risk analytics, fraud detection, and insider threat monitoring
  • Executive Leadership & Business Enablement: Board-level cyber risk strategy, security funding, and digital transformation

Timeline

CISO & Global Director of Security

Sagility Health
09.2024 - Current

CISO | Board Member | Non-Profit Organization

Women Of Color On The Move
02.2022 - 06.2023

VCISO | Executive Security Leadership Council

Ai4 - Artificial Intelligence Conferences
08.2021 - 08.2022

Deputy CISO & Director of IAM

DXC Technology
05.2018 - 08.2024

Sr. Information Security Manager, IAM Architect

HPE Services
05.2013 - 05.2018

Sr. IAM Solution Architect

HPE Services
01.2009 - 05.2013

Sr. Lead Software Engineer

Union Bank
06.2003 - 02.2008

Master of Science - Computer Science

The State University of New York

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering

S.G.S.I.T.S
Raj SinghCISO | Director Of Global Information Security & AI Protection | Cybersecurity Strategist | AI Integration Leader | Identity, Risk, And Access Management Expert | Trusted Advisor | Board Member | Mentor