Distinguished cybersecurity and AI thought leader with two decades of experience driving data science, threat intelligence, and security and analytics transformation across top technology companies and financial institutions. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Information Security at a leading multinational bank, leading pioneering initiatives in cyber data science, behavioral threat detection, and agentic AI defense. Globally recognized for impactful contributions to cybersecurity, including receiving the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for Trailblazing Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence. Author of numerous peer-reviewed research articles and an active contributor to the academic and professional communities as a peer reviewer and award judge. Widely recognized for thought leadership in advancing cybersecurity and AI, with insights featured across leading technology and cybersecurity media outlets. An avid blogger (Cyber Conscious AI) and educator dedicated to giving back to the tech community by demystifying complex cybersecurity and AI topics, mentoring emerging talent, and fostering a culture of cyber awareness and responsible innovation.