Kalyan Chakravarty

About Kalyan Chakravarty

Accomplished cybersecurity architect and software engineering leader with 25+ years of expertise in embedded systems and high-performance software development across global, cross-functional teams. Currently serving as Interim Cybersecurity Lead for IC Strategic Business Unit, driving organizational security strategy and regulatory compliance.Core Competencies:Cybersecurity Leadership: Expert in threat modeling, risk assessment, and security architecture design with proven success in automotive cybersecurity initiatives and product launches. Leverage deep security knowledge to define security concept in RFIs and RFQs for multiple OEMs.Regulatory Compliance: Deep expertise in UNECE R155/R156, Cybersecurity RED regulation, JAMA, and GDPR regulationsTechnical Expertise: Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF and Security principles such as Defense in Depth, Secure SDLC, Cryptography, PKI, and Trusted Execution EnvironmentsTeam Development: Experienced mentor specializing in guiding high-performing cybersecurity teams across international sitesKey Responsibilities:Collaborate closely with Center of Excellence Cybersecurity to drive security best practices and innovation Lead security incident response coordination with PSIRT teams, ensuring comprehensive vulnerability management across all products and programsAlign business unit security teams with enterprise cybersecurity objectives and strategic initiativesEnsure compliance with cybersecurity regulations, standards, and organizational CSMS processes across diverse product portfolios

Experience

1. Sr Principal Engineer Ii

   HARMAN International

   Feb 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Key Technical Leadership Competencies DemonstratedStrategic Leadership Escalated critical security risks to executive leadership with clear business impact analysis Successfully balanced technical excellence with business timeline requirements Utilized technical depth to provide clear, actionable guidance to the teams implementing cybersecurity features. Provided clear security concepts for RFIs and RFQs and ensured all technical doubts from prospective OEMs were resolved within time, highlighting the cybersecurity leadership of Harman.Cross-Functional Team Management Coordinated security initiatives across multiple international teams and technology partners Built consensus among diverse stakeholders on complex technical security decisions Established clear accountability and ownership structures for enterprise security deliverablesTechnical Authority & Innovation Made authoritative security architecture decisions backed by experience and data Innovated solutions for complex integration challenges between multiple technology platforms Created technical documentation and knowledge-sharing systems that improved team effectivenessVendor & Partnership Management Participated in the negotiation of SOW with an emphasis on cybersecurity regulatory needs and managed security relationships with major technology vendors (Samsung, Qualcomm) Established productive and collaborative working relationships with Samsung and QualcommRegulatory & Compliance Leadership Technically led the compliance efforts across multiple cockpit projects for regulations such as UNECE R155 & R156 & Cybersecurity RED. Helped translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable technical implementation strategies

Education

• National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

  B Tech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Dvb
• Shell Scripting
• Embedded C
• Agile Methodologies
• Software Development
• Embedded Linux
• Ios Development
• Objective-C
• Embedded Systems
• Set Top Box
• Embedded Software
• Debugging
• System Architecture
• Rtos
• Software Design
• Digital Tv
• Software Engineering
• Embedded Operating Systems
• Consumer Electronics
• C
• Linux Kernel
• Firmware
• Debuggers
• Real-Time Operating Systems (Rtos)
• Arm
• Android
• Device Drivers