Vijish Vijayan

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ABOUT VIJISH VIJAYAN

Experienced IT Security Leader and Cybersecurity/SRE/DevSecOps Engineer (15+ years) with a proven track record of leading and mentoring teams in Information Technology. Adept at critical thinking, problem-solving, and staying ahead of emerging technologies.Core competencies:Leadership & Mentorship- Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams- Proven track record of mentoring and developing engineers- Strong critical and analytical thinking skills for effective decision-making- Emphasis on fostering open communication, feedback loops, and collaborative work environments.IT Security & Compliance- Expertise in establishing and maintaining Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS)- Deep understanding and practical experience implementing ISO 27001, ISO 27018 and ISO 27701 standards- Extensive experience with DevSecOps methodologies, integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle.AI Security & Governance - Developing and implementing AI-specific risk management frameworks to address emerging threats like prompt injection, data poisoning, and model inversion - Establishing ethical AI policies for transparency & accountability- Driving ISO 42001 (AIMS) certification via gap analysis of AI development lifecycles.Cloud Computing- Hands-on experience architecting, building, and managing enterprise-grade infrastructure on Amazon Web Services & Microsoft Azure - Strong focus on automation and security best practices within cloud environmentsMiddleware & Infrastructure- Solid experience working with middleware systems, including IBM WebSphere, Apache, and VMware suites.DevOps & SRE- Extensive experience managing and optimizing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines- Proficient in utilizing various DevOps tools for automation, configuration management, and infrastructure as code- Expertise in implementing robust monitoring and observability solutions to ensure system health and performance- Proven ability to standardize and track Service Level Indicators (SLIs) and Service Level Objectives (SLOs).Communication & Collaboration- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Passion for connecting with fellow engineers, sharing ideas, and collaborating on innovative projects- Active participant in technology-focused discussions and communities.