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Seshadri Ramaswami

San Jose,USA

Summary

A cybersecurity-focused technology executive with 25+ years of diverse leadership across engineering, QA, product, program management, and customer success. Proven expertise in enterprise security solutions, identity and access management, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). CISSP, CISM, and NYU CISO certified, with deep industry experience in finance, healthcare, tech, and government. Seeking a leadership role to leverage problem-solving and drive organizational goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Field CISO

Essert Inc
12.2024 - Current
  • Advised clients on security, providing strategic GRC recommendations.
  • Automated risk assessments and improved data security for regulatory compliance.
  • Implemented security best practices for enhanced client security.
  • Collaborated on Essert’s CyberGRC solution implementations."

VP Field Engineering and Product Management

Zettaset
05.2019 - 06.2024
  • Delivered comprehensive data protection solutions for Linux, K8s, and hybrid environments.
  • Successfully managed pre-sales, POCs, and partner integrations.
  • Implemented security assessments and risk management, enhancing data protection through advanced security controls and encryption.

Sr. Director Engineering Services and Product Line Management

Zettaset
05.2012 - 04.2019
  • Provided strategic engineering leadership and product line management for Zettaset's big data protection and Hadoop security solutions.
  • Drove product development by creating comprehensive requirements, managing QA processes, and conducting successful field trials for sales enablement.
  • Delivered impactful presentations at trade shows, highlighting Zettaset's cutting-edge technologies and expanding market reach.

Director QA and Engineering Services

Blue Coat Systems
08.2010 - 03.2012
  • Led quality assurance for the Web Security as a Service (WSS) platform, reporting to the VP of Engineering.
  • Managed the production launch of WSS, enabling enterprise access through various methods.
  • Supported remote mobile user access with a SaaS client.
  • Built and managed a global QA test engineering team.
  • Established and enforced quality release criteria.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, managing QA budgets and issue resolution.
  • Drove QA process improvements within the Cloud Services Business Unit."

Director QA

Barracuda Networks
09.2009 - 03.2010
  • Directed a worldwide QA organization of 60+ engineers, reporting to the VP of Engineering.
  • Developed and implemented consistent QA processes to streamline testing across 13+ products and projects.
  • Orchestrated release management activities, partnering with engineering project leads to ensure seamless product delivery.
  • Recruited, mentored, and evaluated QA managers, leads, and engineers, fostering a high-performance team.
  • Ensured the quality and reliability of Barracuda's appliance solutions across networking, storage, and security."

Director QA and Program Management

Code Green Networks
02.2006 - 06.2009
  • Oversaw all product quality and program management functions, reporting to the VP of Engineering, with a strong focus on delivering customer satisfaction.
  • Managed all aspects of QA team operations including talent acquisition, budget management and performance reviews.
  • Facilitated all phases of the program lifecycle, including program kickoffs, cross-functional meetings, and project closure with comprehensive post-mortem analysis.
  • Coordinated and managed globally distributed QA teams in Australia, Japan and London.
  • Drove the implementation of software development, testing and QA best practices, to optimize product delivery.
  • Managed customer escalations, bug triage, and patch deployment in close collaboration with sales and support teams.

SQA Project Manager

Nokia Enterprise Solutions
03.2000 - 02.2006
  • Spearheaded SQA Engineering for critical software releases of Nokia's Firewall/VPN solution, deployed on a secure BSD Unix platform.
  • Directed geographically dispersed QA teams, ensuring adherence to quality standards and release schedules.
  • Partnered with Product Management, Engineering Development, Documentation, and Program Management to ensure seamless product delivery.
  • Designed and implemented robust QA processes, including bug tracking systems, performance metrics, and standardized documentation templates.
  • Facilitated cross-functional alignment on project scope, timelines, and resource planning.
  • Managed risk assessment and mitigation strategies, and coordinated beta and customer feedback cycles.
  • Served as the technical lead for SQA Engineering within the Nokia Security Developer Alliance program.
  • Developed and executed rigorous certification testing for partner applications on Nokia IPSO platforms, focusing on functionality, security, and performance.
  • Led SQA Engineering for the Webshield for Nokia product line, specializing in FTP/HTTP/SMTP proxy gateway solutions.
  • Supported Enterprise Solutions' goal of empowering global businesses through advanced mobility solutions."

Consultant - SQA Product Assurance

Auspex Inc.
06.1998 - 03.2000
  • Trained, coached and mentored a team of SQA engineers in CIFS testing of Network Attached Storage product line
  • Successfully planned and executed file system security, Network security, application security tests

Education

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Central Polytechnic

Chief Information Security Officer Executive Certificate -

NYU-Tandon School of Engineering

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) -

International Information System Security Certification Consortium

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) -

ISACA

Product Management Certificate -

UC Berkeley Executive Education

Stanford Certified Project Manager -

Stanford University

Certificate in Project and Program Management -

University of California, Santa Cruz

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

Project Management Institute

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) -

Cisco Systems Inc.

AI Product Security And Incident Management

Linkedin Learning

Skills

  • Strategic Relationship Building: Expertise in cultivating and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Advanced SIEM Proficiency: Deep understanding and implementation of Security Information and Event Management systems
  • Effective Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled in fostering collaboration across diverse teams to achieve security objectives
  • Comprehensive Cloud Security Management: Expertise in securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Kubernetes Security Expertise: Proficient in implementing robust security measures for Kubernetes deployments
  • Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Implementation: Experience in deploying and managing XDR solutions
  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Expertise: Proven ability to manage EDR solutions
  • Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) Implementation: Experience with SOAR technologies
  • MITRE ATT&CK Framework Implementation: Proficient in leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat modeling and security posture improvement

Citizenship status

U.S.Citizen

Timeline

Field CISO

Essert Inc
12.2024 - Current

VP Field Engineering and Product Management

Zettaset
05.2019 - 06.2024

Sr. Director Engineering Services and Product Line Management

Zettaset
05.2012 - 04.2019

Director QA and Engineering Services

Blue Coat Systems
08.2010 - 03.2012

Director QA

Barracuda Networks
09.2009 - 03.2010

Director QA and Program Management

Code Green Networks
02.2006 - 06.2009

SQA Project Manager

Nokia Enterprise Solutions
03.2000 - 02.2006

Consultant - SQA Product Assurance

Auspex Inc.
06.1998 - 03.2000

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) -

International Information System Security Certification Consortium

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) -

ISACA

Certificate in Project and Program Management -

University of California, Santa Cruz

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) -

Cisco Systems Inc.

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Central Polytechnic

Chief Information Security Officer Executive Certificate -

NYU-Tandon School of Engineering

Product Management Certificate -

UC Berkeley Executive Education

Stanford Certified Project Manager -

Stanford University

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

Project Management Institute

AI Product Security And Incident Management

Linkedin Learning

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