Hi, I'm Cy Khormaee - Founder @ AegisAI | AI Professor @ UCLA
I architect AI-driven security solutions, blending a deep technical foundation with over two decades of product leadership. My journey spans enterprise software, from engineering and evangelism at Microsoft to product direction at Google, culminating in founding AegisAI. I thrive on translating complex challenges in security, data, and analytics into impactful products that drive business value and innovation for enterprise clients.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Founded AegisAI, an innovator in AI-powered security solutions.
Architects AI-driven security solutions with over two decades of product leadership.
Can provide strategic guidance on AI product development and market entry.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Tech & Security
Began career with engineering and evangelism roles at Microsoft, gaining deep technical and market understanding in the health solutions space.
✦ Software Development
✦ Technology Evangelism
✦ Microsoft
Product Leadership Scale
Advanced to Director of Product Management at Google, focusing on strategic product initiatives and team leadership.
✦ Product Management
✦ Strategy
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Founded AegisAI, applying extensive experience to build innovative AI-powered security solutions.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ AI Security
✦ Start-ups
Academic Contribution
Currently serving as an AI Professor at UCLA, sharing knowledge and fostering future talent.
✦ Academia
✦ AI
✦ Teaching
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI Security Innovator
Pioneering the next wave of AI in cybersecurity.
✦ Developing advanced AI for threat detection and response.
✦ Focusing on enterprise-grade security solutions.
✦ Leveraging machine learning for predictive security.
Product Visionary
Translating complex technical concepts into market-leading products.
✦ 20+ years of experience in product management and general management.
✦ Proven track record in Security, CRM, and Data Analytics verticals.
✦ Strategic leadership from startup ideation to enterprise scale.
Academic & Industry Bridge
Connecting cutting-edge research with real-world application.
✦ Teaching AI and its applications at UCLA.
✦ Applying academic insights to practical business challenges.
✦ Fostering innovation at the intersection of technology and education.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking collaborators for AegisAI's next growth phase.
✦ Exploring partnerships to integrate AI security into new markets.
✦ Looking to connect with thought leaders in AI ethics and enterprise AI.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on AI product development and market entry.
✦ Offer expertise in cybersecurity solutions and enterprise data challenges.
✦ Share insights on building and scaling technology startups.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify potential co-founders with deep AI/ML research backgrounds.
✦ Find strategic partners for early-stage customer validation.
✦ Secure introductions to venture capital firms specializing in deep tech.