Avinash Kumar Thapa
Vice President of Technical Services @Chaleit
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President of Technical Services @Chaleit
ON, CA
Reporting to the CEO, I lead a team of security consultants, specializing in advanced security solutions for global retail, financial, and tech enterprises. I manage high-stakes security assessments, including web application, API, and mobile penetration tests, and threat modeling. Key responsibilities include:Red Team Operations: Engaging in covert operations against complex networks, performing application manipulation and reverse engineering to access sensitive data undetected.Project and Team Management: Leading offensive engagements from scoping to completion. Managing team metrics, setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and scheduling resources.Technical Leadership: Providing application security leadership, mentoring staff, and assisting on challenging engagements.Team Development: Creating a team environment of accountability, high standards, and innovation. Emphasizing motivation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Business Development: Identifying and developing new business opportunities. Cultivating client and vendor relationships for compliance and smooth project delivery.Cybersecurity Frameworks: Implementing cloud security measures within Google Cloud, Azure, and AWS. Providing scalable security assessments for business continuity.Security Solutions: Developing tailored cybersecurity solutions, including a cloud security plan reducing vulnerabilities by 30% using IaC across hybrid environments.Process Improvement: Encouraging DevSecOps and continuous improvement practices to enhance security threat management.Professional Growth: Emphasizing ongoing development through industry certifications and standards. Supervising staff, providing feedback, and coaching.Compliance and Risk Management: Providing strategic risk management guidance, leading to a 15% reduction in risk exposure. Ensuring adherence to PCI DSS and SOC2 compliance.
ABOUT AVINASH KUMAR THAPA
Security Architect | Cloud & DevSecOps | Offensive Security & Risk Management I don’t just secure systems—I engineer scalable security architectures that enable businesses to grow securely. With expertise in Security Architecture, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, and Offensive Security, I ensure security is efficient, embedded, and resilient. Key Areas of Expertise: Security Architecture & Zero Trust – Designed enterprise-wide security frameworks, architected zero-trust models, and built scalable security infrastructures that align with business and compliance needs. Cloud Security & Containerization – Securing AWS, Azure, GCP, hardening Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless workloads, embedding security into CI/CD pipelines for secure and agile cloud-native deployments. DevSecOps & Security Automation – Implementing SAST, DAST, IAST, RASP, security automation in CI/CD, and secure coding practices without disrupting developer velocity. Offensive Security & Red Teaming – Leading Red Team operations, adversary emulation (MITRE ATT & CK), and penetration testing across cloud, web, and mobile environments, strengthening both attack & defense strategies. Risk, Compliance & Vendor Security – Aligning security with ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI-DSS, GDPR, conducting vendor security assessments, and securing third-party integrations. How I Create Impact: I specialize in turning security into a business enabler. Whether securing complex cloud environments, hardening Kubernetes workloads, designing security architectures, leading offensive security assessments, or streamlining security automation, my goal is always scalability, efficiency, and long-term resilience. Career Highlights: Designed enterprise security architectures and zero-trust models, ensuring robust security at scale. Built and implemented container security strategies, ensuring Kubernetes and cloud workloads remain secure without slowing DevOps. Led enterprise-wide security transformations, embedding risk-driven security into engineering workflows. Built and mentored high-performance security teams, creating structured career paths, KPIs, and security-first cultures. Redefined vendor security & supply chain risk assessments, enhancing organizational security postures. Let’s Connect! If you\'re looking for a security leader who blends technical expertise with strategic execution, embeds security into business, and builds security programs that last—let’s talk.
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