Ajish George
Managing Director, Security Architecture & Engineering @State Street
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director, Security Architecture & Engineering @State Street
Palm Beach County, FL, US
Drive the global transformation of cybersecurity engineering for a leading financial institution. Lead strategic design and implementation of domain-aligned security functions including Security Architecture, Platform Security, DevSecOps, and Cyber AI. Serve as executive advisor to the CISO, CIO, and Lines of Defense, shaping policy and technical direction for risk, compliance, and regulatory strategy across global markets. Built and matured the Security Architecture & Engineering function, launching domain aligned cybersecurity towers to support enterprise processes and transformation initiatives; modernized workforce by onboarding cloud-native talent and iteratively optimizing the staffing mix to drive efficiency and organizational transformation outcomes. Implemented a scaled data-driven approach for enterprise cyber risk scoring and remediation, enabling real-time dashboards and model-driven accountability; developed cloud SIEM and security lakehouse platforms to improve scale and reduce technology operating costs Engaged with regulators and board committees in the US, UK, EU, and APAC; led technical engagement and risk strategy at executive forums. Implemented and expanded coverage of key programs for AppSec, Data Security, Cloud Security, and Cyber ATO across the enterprise; drove security by design and default, embedded security into the system development lifecycle, and developed processes for continuous/automated compliance monitoring. Partnered with key cybersecurity and cloud vendors to co-develop security, cloud compliance, and AI observability tools.
EDUCATION
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
BS, Biology
University at Albany
PhD, Computational & Systems Biology
SKILLS
ABOUT AJISH GEORGE
I\'m a technology and cybersecurity executive with 25+ years of cross-industry leadership across financial services, healthcare, government, and SaaS. I\'ve built and led global teams, navigated high-stakes regulatory environments, and driven digital transformation at enterprise scale. What energizes me most is the complexity at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, AI/ML, and cybersecurity. At State Street, I have been leading revitalization of the cyber engineering org and transforming legacy systems into a product-led, cloud-native portfolio, while serving as a regulatory liaison and trusted executive advisor. I\'ve architected secure, compliant data platforms in healthcare and fintech, launched award-winning products in media and IoT, and advised high-growth startups and Fortune 500s alike. My leadership style is collaborative and mission-focused. I value intellectual curiosity, ownership, and cross-functional agility. I drive alignment by blending risk frameworks with business context and pride myself on growing high-performing, diverse teams that scale with impact.
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