Sev Kelian

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ABOUT SEV KELIAN

Trusted CISO & VP of Information Security | Executive Technologist | Strategic Business EnablerForward-thinking and grounded executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and IT strategy—shaping and scaling secure, modern platforms for hyper-growth, global, and highly regulated organizations across Fintech, SaaS, Financial Services, and Healthcare.As a dual-strength leader—both technical and executive—I bridge the gap between business and technology. I partner with boards, CEOs, and executive teams to define technology vision, shape enterprise security posture, and execute digital transformation initiatives that drive competitive advantage. Key Strengths- Building high-performing, inclusive, and motivated technical teams- Leading business-aligned security and modernization programs- Delivering on budget, on time, and with measurable business value- Communicating complex strategies with clarity across technical and executive audiences Expertise Includes- Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) & Application Security- Cybersecurity Strategy, Architecture & Operations- AI, Data, and Analytics Platforms- DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, Automation- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, ISO 27001)- Leadership in Secure Product & Application Development Lifecycle (Agile, CI/CD, SDLC, DevSecOps)I lead with humility, empower my teams to innovate, and stay hands-on with emerging tech to ensure security is always a business enabler—not a blocker.