Rahul Ahirwal
Chief Technical Officer| Certified Solution Architect | Certified Security Speciality
- Role
- Chief Technical Officer at IT SOFTLAB
- Location
- Indore, MP, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rahul Ahirwal
Cloud & DevOps Leader | CISO | AWS Certified | 17+ Years of ExperienceWith over 17 years of experience in delivering secure, scalable, and compliant cloud solutions, I specialize in building high-performance cloud infrastructures, implementing DevSecOps practices, and leading cross-functional teams. I’ve served as a Technical Manager, DevOps Manager, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and Data Protection Officer (DPO), driving cloud transformation and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).Skilled in Technology Strategy, Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure), DevOps & DevSecOps, CI/CD, Terraform, Kubernetes, Cybersecurity, GDPR/HIPAA Compliance, Software Development, Agile Leadership, Team Mentoring, Risk Management, Data Protection, Infrastructure as Code, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, IT Governance, Product Lifecycle Management, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, RDS), Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines, I focus on automation, security integration, and infrastructure-as-code. I’m passionate about cloud-native architecture, operational excellence, and mentoring teams to deliver reliable and secure solutions. M.Tech – Electronics & Computer Science, IIT Roorkee AWS Certified: Solutions Architect Associate | Solutions Architect Professional | Security SpecialtyLet’s connect if you\'re interested in building resilient cloud systems, enhancing cybersecurity, or driving digital transformation.
Experience
Chief Technical Officer
May 2025 — Present · Indore, IN
As CTO at IT SOFTLAB, I drive the company’s technology vision, leading cloud architecture, DevOps strategy, product development, and cybersecurity. I manage cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.I specialize in DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and Kubernetes for container orchestration. I oversee product architecture, software delivery, and data security, ensuring compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.I also serve as CISO/DPO, ensuring robust data protection, risk mitigation, and security governance. With a strong focus on innovation, I lead R&D, evaluate emerging technologies, and align tech initiatives with business goals. M.Tech – IIT Roorkee | AWS Certified (Architect Associate & Pro, Security Specialty)
Education
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Master of Technology - MTech, Electronics and computer science Dept (RF & Microwave)
2013 — 2015
Acropolis Group of Institutions
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
2008 — 2012
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