Hi, I'm Akash Verma - Cybersecurity Engineering Management, Google Infrastructure Security at Google
I am driven by the challenge of securing systems that push the boundaries of technology. I thrive in high-stakes environments where I can build, protect, and mentor, transforming complex risks into clear, actionable, and resilient outcomes.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led mission-critical information security governance programs while serving as a Principal Engineer at Capital One.
Currently protects frontier AI infrastructure through rigorous security engineering and continuous monitoring at Google Cloud.
Offers expert guidance on navigating complex cybersecurity regulatory landscapes and building high-impact security teams.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation of Risk & Audit
Built core technical competence at Capital One, mastering the balance between principal engineering and internal risk management.
✦ Engineering
✦ Risk Assessment
Strategic Governance & Scale
Transitioned to staff-level leadership at LinkedIn, shifting focus toward broad information security governance and global policy implementation.
✦ Governance
✦ Leadership
Frontier AI & Cloud Infrastructure
Currently leading security engineering efforts at Google Cloud to protect critical AI assets and large-scale infrastructure systems.
✦ AI Security
✦ Cloud
💪🏻 Superpowers
Threat Landscape Architect
Engineering security into the core of complex systems
Architected security frameworks for massive-scale cloud environments
Applied cyber kill chain methodologies to preempt infrastructure vulnerabilities
Translates technical risk into actionable board-level insights
High-Stakes Governance Lead
Navigating regulatory complexity in emerging tech sectors
Standardized incident response programs across global engineering teams
Aligned complex compliance mandates with technical operational workflows
Developed comprehensive internal policies for secure AI deployment
Collaborative Security Builder
Scaling talent and security cultures through leadership
Fosters high-performance environments for multi-disciplinary security teams
Cultivates cross-functional synergy between engineering and legal units
Directs professional development for technical and risk-focused staff
I'm excited about
Exploring advancements in secure AI research and infrastructure integrity
Connecting with leaders tackling governance in the age of generative AI
Finding new ways to contribute to international security and law initiatives
I can help with
Mentoring security professionals on transitioning into leadership roles
Sharing best practices for cloud security governance and compliance audits
Advising on building robust incident response programs for scaling startups
I would love your help on
Engaging in high-level discussions about emerging global security policy trends
Connecting with peers working on safety frameworks for frontier model deployments
Finding academic or industry groups focused on future-proofing digital economies