Sandeep N.
About Sandeep N.
Sandeep N. serves as the Vice President of Security at Credit Karma, focusing on user identity, trust, and safety. He has extensive experience in security roles across various companies, including Facebook, Hewlett-Packard, and Carta, and holds multiple certifications in information security.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Sandeep N. serves as the Vice President of Security at Credit Karma, overseeing Security, User Identity, Trust & Safety. He has been in this role since 2024, contributing to the company's security strategies in a hybrid work environment based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His responsibilities include aligning security measures with business objectives and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience in Security Leadership
Prior to his current position, Sandeep N. held significant roles in various organizations. He was the Vice President of Security and Trust at Carta from 2021 to 2024, and before that, he served as Head of Security Partners at Facebook from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes leadership positions at Hewlett-Packard and Cigital, where he managed software security initiatives across different regions.
Education and Professional Certifications
Sandeep N. has a diverse educational background in information security and technology. He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, focusing on Product Management and Design Thinking. He also holds a Master of Technology in Information Technology from RMIT University. His professional certifications include Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Software Security Lifecycle Professional, and Microsoft Certified Professional, among others.
Expertise in Security Strategies
Sandeep N. has developed a strong expertise in security strategies that integrate with business goals. He utilizes a threat-based perspective to align security measures with organizational objectives. His knowledge encompasses cloud security, DevSecOps practices, and compliance with standards such as SOC2, ISO27001, and ISO27018. He also advises startups, leveraging his extensive experience in security engineering.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Sandeep N.'s career spans multiple roles in the security domain. He began as an IT Manager at City Software and progressed through various positions, including Senior Analyst at Accenture and Sr. Security Analyst at IBM. He has also worked as a Principal Security Consultant at Pure Hacking and held a Managing Principal role at Fortify Software. His career reflects a consistent focus on enhancing security practices across different sectors.