Naveen Reddy Sama
About Naveen Reddy Sama
Naveen Reddy Sama is a Senior Product Owner for the Cyber Security Platform at Fortra, with extensive experience in security architecture and product management across various companies. He has held significant roles in organizations such as Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, UnitedHealth Group, and ST Microelectronics, contributing to security solutions and quality assurance.
Current Role at Fortra
Naveen Reddy Sama serves as the Senior Product Owner for the Cyber Security Platform at Fortra since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading product development initiatives, managing the backlog of a scrum team, and orchestrating collaboration across multiple scrum teams. His efforts focus on building a comprehensive unified platform that encompasses diverse initiatives, enhancing product synergy, and driving strategic optimizations.
Previous Experience at Fortra
Prior to his current position, Naveen worked at Fortra as a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer in 2016 and as a Product Owner for the Network DLP Suite of Products from 2016 to 2021. During his tenure, he contributed to quality assurance processes and product management, focusing on enhancing product performance and user experience.
Professional Background
Naveen has a diverse professional background in cybersecurity and software engineering. He has held positions such as Senior Security Architect at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Security Solutions Architect at ST Microelectronics, and Senior Security Consultant at UnitedHealth Group. His experience spans multiple countries, including the United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore, and the United States.
Education and Qualifications
Naveen holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Security Business Strategy from American Business Management & Technology College, Switzerland, achieved between 2020 and 2023. He also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology and an MBA in Finance from the same institution. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication from Kakatiya University.
Contributions to Cybersecurity Initiatives
Naveen has been involved in various cybersecurity initiatives, including volunteering on an autonomous security initiative that demonstrated a cloud-native workflow engine. He has also contributed to solution use case discovery and alignment with business strategy, designed impactful product use cases, and revitalized platform development efforts through collaboration with senior leadership.