Arkaan Sheikh

About Arkaan Sheikh

Hi, let\'s connect :)I’m Arkaan Sheikh. I’ve always been drawn to how things break and how to make them stronger — whether that’s in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or building with AI and machine learning. I like working on problems that aren’t clean on paper but matter in the real world: keeping systems secure, making compliance less painful, or using AI in ways that actually help people.Right now I’m building my foundation through graduate studies, projects, and hands-on work. I’ve worked across compliance frameworks (SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001), cloud security, and secure software systems, while also diving deeper into AI/ML and how it collides with security.What drives me is learning fast, solving hard problems with smart people, and building things that last.

Experience

1. Senior Compliance Associate

   Atom Advantage

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Leading security and compliance execution across cloud infrastructure and internal operations, supporting audits and regulatory readiness across multiple frameworks.Led SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 readiness across engineering, ops, and vendorsAligned AWS and Azure environments, IAM, SDLC, and third-party controls using SecureframeOwned risk assessments, access reviews, vendor security reviews, and incident response exercisesPrimary point of contact for auditors and internal stakeholders during readiness and audits

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Bachelor's degree, Cybersecurity

• University of North Texas

  Master's degree, Cybersecurity