Khaja A.
About Khaja A.
Khaja A. is the CISO & VP Security at Gemini with over three decades of experience in security, having worked at major companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
Current Role at Gemini
Khaja A. serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President of Security at Gemini. He began this role in 2023 and continues to provide strategic leadership in cybersecurity. His work involves overseeing the company's security posture, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data, and spearheading initiatives to combat emerging cyber threats. He operates remotely from Greater Seattle Area.
Professional Experience at Ruckshuck, LLC.
Between 2021 and 2023, Khaja A. was the Principal at Ruckshuck, LLC., based in the Greater Seattle Area. In this capacity, he led various cybersecurity projects, providing consultancy services focused on enhancing security frameworks, policy implementation, and risk management strategies.
Role at WTIA
Khaja A. is currently an Advisor for the CISO Forum at the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA). Since 2021, he has contributed his expertise to assist other Chief Information Security Officers in navigating the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and solutions.
Past Position at SAP
From 2020 to 2021, Khaja A. worked as the Senior Vice President of Product and Application Security at SAP in Bellevue, Washington. During his 11-month tenure, he was responsible for bolstering the security measures across SAP’s product range, ensuring robust protection against cyber vulnerabilities.
Experience at Google
Khaja A. served as Head of Google Enterprise Cloud Security from 2016 to 2020. Over these four years, he managed the security operations for Google's cloud services, implementing critical safeguards to protect enterprise data and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Educational Background
Khaja A. holds a Master of Science degree from Southern New Hampshire University, which he earned between 1988 and 1990. His educational foundation has played a significant role in his approach to security and his ability to implement comprehensive security strategies.
Career in Cybersecurity Leadership
With over three decades of experience in the cybersecurity field, Khaja A. has held multiple high-level positions at major technology companies. He has designed and implemented security solutions, led security organizations, and crafted corporate security strategies. His extensive experience spans across both large cloud service providers and innovative security startups.