Gopi Narayanaswamy
About Gopi Narayanaswamy
Gopi Narayanaswamy serves as the Chief Technology Officer at IARM Information Security, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in IT infrastructure and security, having previously worked at Tata Consultancy Services for 17 years and contributed to various cloud security initiatives.
Work at IARM Information Security
Gopi Narayanaswamy has served as the Chief Technology Officer at IARM Information Security since 2021. In this role, he oversees technology strategy and implementation, focusing on enhancing the company's security posture. His responsibilities include leading initiatives that align technology with business objectives and ensuring the effective deployment of security measures across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Gopi Narayanaswamy holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Madras, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Annamalai University, completing his studies from 1998 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in IT infrastructure, cloud services, and security.
Background in IT Infrastructure
Before joining IARM Information Security, Gopi Narayanaswamy worked at Tata Consultancy Services for 17 years as an Infrastructure Architect. His work focused on data center migration, public cloud, and IT infrastructure automation. He also held a position as a Senior Executive in IT operations at Aditya Birla Money MyUniverse from 2000 to 2004, where he gained valuable experience in managing IT operations.
Contributions to Security Guidelines
Gopi Narayanaswamy has contributed to the development of security guidelines for cloud services users, utilizing frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, CIS Controls, ISO/IEC 27017, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. His work aims to enhance security practices for AWS, Azure, and GCP users, reflecting his commitment to improving cloud security standards.
Technical Skills and Tools
Gopi Narayanaswamy possesses extensive technical skills in various programming and automation tools. He has developed operational automation using Unix Shell scripting, PowerShell, and Python. His experience includes working with SIEM and SOAR tools such as Azure Sentinel, Wazuh, and ELK. He has also created automation for compute, storage, network, and cloud environments using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and Azure Automation.