Charles Garrido

About Charles Garrido

I’m a SecDevOps Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable security controls, driving cloud automation, and strengthening DevSecOps practices across modern infrastructure. My work blends hands-on engineering with team leadership, Agile delivery, and cross-organizational program management.At SAP, I’ve built and optimized security capabilities across public cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and container platforms, guided tool evaluations, and supported security assessments and compliance initiatives. I’m passionate about enabling secure-by-design practices—whether through automation, cloud-native tooling, or thoughtful process improvements.As both a Scrum Master and Team Lead, I focus on cultivating high-performing, collaborative engineering teams. I facilitate productive Scrum ceremonies, coach teams in self-management, and remove obstacles that hinder delivery. I thrive in environments where I can bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex technical work.In 2025, I expanded into a Technical Program Manager role, helping lead the operational transition between asset discovery/server automation efforts and CSPM configuration compliance scanning. This work strengthened inter-team alignment and improved the organization’s overall cloud security posture.I’m motivated by solving challenging security problems, enabling teams to execute with confidence, and scaling systems and processes that support secure, reliable innovation.If you’re interested in cloud security, DevOps transformation, or program leadership in technical organizations, I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. Secdevops Engineer

   SAP

   Jun 2020 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   Designed, implemented, and managed security controls and automation across public cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and container platforms in a DevOps context.Evaluated and recommended security tools to address cloud and CI/CD security challenges.Supported security assessments, providing guidance on securing cloud infrastructure and implementing cloud-native security solutions.Monitored emerging security technologies and advised on their applicability to organizational needs.Contributed to compliance and certification efforts and participated in security audits and reviews.Created and maintained documentation for DevOps processes and procedures.Participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies, developing user stories and supporting sprint and release planning.Scrum Master (May 2021 – Present)Facilitated Scrum events, ensuring productive, time-boxed sessions and effective sprint reviews.Coached team members in self-management, collaboration, and cross-functionality.Removed blockers to maintain sprint momentum and helped the team focus on delivering high-value work aligned with the Definition of Done.Team Lead (Sept 2022 – Present)Provided leadership and guidance to the engineering team, supporting both technical direction and operational execution.Technical Program Manager (2025)Led the operational and administrative transition between the asset discovery/server automation team and the Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) configuration compliance scanning team.

Education

• Marist University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Women's Studies

  2012 — 2016

• Sivananda Yoga and Vedanta Center

  Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga and Vedanta

  2014 — 2014