Sourav Chanda

About Sourav Chanda

Security Leader with 2 decades of extensive and versatile experience in IT and Cyber Security domains spanning Security and Organizational Leadership, CISO Advisory, Security Strategy and Roadmap, Architecture, Risk Mgt, Global Service Design and Operation, Security Framework and Technology Implementation, GCC Incubation and Scaling, Strategic Program/Service Mgt, Global Team Leadership and Talent Mentoring.Professional skills- Security and Organizational Leadership - CISO Advisory - Security Strategy and Roadmap - Security Architecture - Security Risk Management - Global Security Service Design, Implementation and Operation - Security Framework, Technology and Process Implementation - Business Security Integration - Security Thought Leadership and Value Creation - GCC Incubation, Scaling and Cultural Integration - Strategic Program/Service Mgt- Cross-functional Relationships and Industry Connects - Global Team Leadership and Collaboration - Talent Investment, Mentoring and Coaching - Promoter of Proactivity, Creativity, Connectivity, Independence and AgilityIn the current role, leading Cybersecurity Platform Engineering for American Airlines group and Cybersecurity portfolio in India, providing Cybersecurity leadership, trusted partnership, and in-depth expertise. Advising CISO, incubating and scaling GCC, and developing and executing strategic plans for global design, implementation and operation of Cybersecurity capabilities and services. Driving future-focused strategies and results with a Forever Forward mindset to secure Care for People on Life\'s Journey.Industry experience in Aviation, Healthcare, Pharma, Telecom, Insurance and IT. Geographic experience across Asia, Europe, America, Middle East and Africa.Graduated with MBA degree from SUNY Binghamton. Prior work experience with Providence (India), Novartis (India), PricewaterhouseCoopers (India), KPMG (USA) and Wipro (India).

Experience

1. Cyber Platform Engineering and India Lead - Cybersecurity

   American Airlines

   Dec 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Lead Cyber Platform Engineering for AA group and Cyber portfolio in India.• Design, build and lead Cloud Security, App Security, AI Security, Endpoint / End User Security, Data Protection & Privacy, and Vulnerability Mgt. products.• Incubate and scale GCC. Partner and execute the global design, implementation and operation of security products and capabilities.• Provide thought leadership on new and industry-wide security challenges and requirements.• Champion innovation by evaluating and integrating industry-leading frameworks, architectures, and technologies within Cybersecurity.• Engage and develop talent, foster a high‑performance culture, and build future‑ready cybersecurity leaders.• Represent Cybersecurity in executive forums, influence long‑term technology strategy and investment decisions.

Education

• Binghamton University School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management Information Systems

  2005 — 2007

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  AISSCE, Science

  1997 — 1999

• Binghamton University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management Information Systems

  2005 — 2007

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology

  1999 — 2003

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Business Process
• User Acceptance Testing
• Proposal Preparation
• Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery
• Management Consulting
• Security Audits
• Itil
• Management
• IT Audit
• Business Analysis
• Feasibility Studies
• IT Operations
• Project Execution
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Customer Presentations
• Cisa
• Security
• Iso 27001
• Sdlc
• Cyber Security
• Lead Generation
• IT Governance
• IT Strategy
• Security Operations
• Business Process Improvement
• Network Security
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Project Planning
• Sas70
• Project Management
• Business Transformation
• Sox
• Penetration Testing
• Information Security
• Requirements Analysis
• Business Development
• Security Management
• Risk Assessment
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Risk Management