Barnavo Chowdhury
About Barnavo Chowdhury
Barnavo Chowdhury is a Senior IT Security Architect with over 11 years of experience in IT security, specializing in incident handling and security testing for cloud and non-cloud infrastructures. He has held various roles in organizations such as Mastercard, Atos, and Infosys, and is currently involved with several professional organizations in California.
Current Role at Confidential
Barnavo Chowdhury has been serving as a Senior IT Security Architect at Confidential since 2022. In this role, he drives the adoption of automated testing tools to reduce testing timeframes and enhance risk identification and mitigation. He conducts methodical analysis on the operational effects of proposed changes to security environments and actively proposes new technical solutions. His work involves simplifying and translating complex security and technical requirements into business terms for diverse audiences.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Barnavo Chowdhury has over 11 years of experience in IT Security. He previously worked at Mastercard as a Cyber Security Analyst for six months in 2015. He also held various positions, including Information Technology Security Architect at Confidential from 2019 to 2022, Cloud Security Expert at Atos from 2018 to 2019, and Security Engineer at Wipro Technologies from 2010 to 2013. His experience includes a focus on incident handling and security testing for both cloud and non-cloud infrastructures.
Education and Qualifications
Barnavo Chowdhury studied Computer Science Engineering at Sathyabama University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2006 to 2010. He completed high school at Central School, focusing on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computers from 2003 to 2005. He has also been a candidate at (ISC)² since 2019, indicating his commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of IT security.
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
Barnavo Chowdhury is an active member of several professional organizations. Since 2022, he has been a member of the Information Security Forum and the OWASP® Foundation. He is also a member of the Data Security Council of India since 2016 and the Center for Internet Security since 2020. Additionally, he is part of The Purple Book Community, contributing to discussions and initiatives related to information security.
Specializations in IT Security
Barnavo Chowdhury specializes in security strategies related to cloud technologies, including AWS and Azure. He rigorously assesses and ensures the implementation of security controls as planned. His expertise includes customizing security policies for cloud environments and conducting thorough analyses of security requirements, which enhances the overall security posture of organizations.