Security Expert
Blockchain & Crypto Security Leader
Pragmatic Security leader with 16+ years leading cybersecurity, product security, and compliance functions across global fintech enterprises and crypto/blockchain organizations. Proven track record in building and scaling world-class security teams, establishing cyber risk governance frameworks, and defining security strategies for digital assets, L1/L2 blockchains, wallets, custody, DeFi, and trading platforms. Adept at aligning security programs with regulatory expectations (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR, FATF, MiCA, VDA guidelines), while enabling business growth in highly regulated and fast-evolving crypto markets. Recognized for driving security culture at board-level and mentoring cross-functional teams to achieve resilient, secure, and compliant ecosystems.
Experience: 11 years
Yearly salary: $150,000
Hourly rate: $50
Nationality: 🇮🇳 India
Residency: 🇮🇳 India
Experience
Manager - Application Security
Kraken Crypto Exchange 2021 - 2022
Oversaw compliance readiness for ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and internal regulatory audits; partnered with compliance/legal to ensure adherence to crypto-specific regulations.
Lead – Product Security
Kraken Crypto Exchange 2019 - 2021
Secured trading engines, matching systems, order books, custody platforms, and backend APIs with secure architecture reviews and red-team exercises.
Manager – Cyber Security
Capgemini India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai 2018 - 2019
Deepak was part of Cyber Security CoE and was working closely with business leaders for cyber security requirements. Leading Security Engineering Team of Security Architects, and Senior Security Engineers/Ethical Hackers.
Skills
security
english