Krishna Chaitanya Kaja
Manager, Crypto Practice @WaveStrong, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Crypto Practice @WaveStrong, Inc.
Architected enterprise key management infrastructures with CipherTrust Manager, Vormetric DSM, and KeySecure.• Designed and implemented PKI solutions with Microsoft PKI, Venafi, and Sectigo for certificates and code signing.• Managed full lifecycle of symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic keys: creation, rotation, revocation, retirement.• Deployed and managed Thales Luna HSMs and DPoD, integrating with AWS, Azure, and GCP KMS.• Integrated key management via KMIP/NAE with storage, databases, and infrastructure platforms (NetApp, VMware, Dell, Nutanix, IBM, Quantum).• Enabled cloud encryption models (HYOK, BYOK) across AWS, Azure, and GCP.• Automated key management and encryption using Python and Java, including API integrations.• Led 15+ engineers across regions, delivering 400+ enterprise cryptographic solutions.• Developed SOPs, architectural runbooks, and compliance documentation for operational excellence.• Conducted audits and security assessments aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS standards.• Delivered technical workshops and trained internal and client teams on cryptography best practices.
EDUCATION
California State University-Sacramento
Master’s Degree, Computer Science
D.A.V Safiliguda
High School, Secondary school education
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT KRISHNA CHAITANYA KAJA
Krishna has worked in Data Protection and Privacy with 10+ years of extensive experience in Data Protection technologies such as Data Discovery/Classification, Encryption, Masking, Tokenization, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Cloud Access Security Brokers, Data Access Governance, DLP, Secrets/Vaults, etc.* Skilled in developing and leading Data Protection & Privacy Programs and Strategy* Skilled in Privacy Laws regulating the private sector including GDPR,FCRA,GLBA, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST, FERPA, CAN-SPAM, NIST800-57, NIST800-53 and other similar regulatory frameworks.* I enable stakeholders, and their teams, to better understand some of the most significant challenges around Data Security and preventing Data Loss;1.) Where a company\'s sensitive data is?2.) Who has access to sensitive data?3.) How it is being used inside and outside of your company?4.) Advisory service on best practices to protect and prevent exposure or breach of sensitive data.* Perform a variety of risk assessments and POCs for fortune 500 companies to enable them to make RIGHT investment* Bring extensive experience with complete life-cycle project/product development.* Practical experience in the definition, development, and direction of information security strategy, policy, and programs guiding processes and people.*Outstanding leadership abilities; able to coordinate and direct all phases of project-based efforts while managing, motivating, and leading project teams.Specialties: • Client Relationship Management, • Project Management/Planning, execution and risk mgmt.• Consulting, architecture, and development of information security solutions across industry segments such as retail, telecom, insurance, finance & banking services.•Assessment, gap analysis, developing and implementing solutions in Data Protection and Privacy
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