Hi, I'm Manoj Kumar - Senior Technical Program Management Leader | AI & Platform Program Portfolios | Org-Scale Execution | Security & Compliance by Design
I thrive on leading complex, large-scale AI and platform initiatives, embedding security and compliance from the start. My passion lies in translating intricate regulatory needs into actionable roadmaps, ensuring trust and reliability in regulated environments. I excel where ambiguity meets execution.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led critical platform and trust programs at Amazon.
Drives AI and platform programs at Google, focusing on AI governance, security, and compliance.
Can advise on building secure and compliant AI/ML product roadmaps and establish robust governance frameworks.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Infrastructure & PMO
Grew expertise in IT infrastructure, cloud, and security through leadership roles at RICOH.
✦ Head of PMO
✦ Infrastructure Leadership
Executive Advisory & vCISO Roles
Provided strategic cybersecurity, risk, and compliance leadership to multiple organizations.
✦ vCISO
✦ Cybersecurity Strategy
Director Level at Tech Giants
Led critical platform and trust programs at Amazon before moving to Google.
✦ Director TPM
✦ Platform Trust
Senior TPM Lead & Standards Contributor
Currently driving AI and platform programs at Google and contributing to global standards.
✦ Sr. TPM Lead
✦ Standards Development
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI & Platform Security Architect
Ensuring trust and reliability in AI and cloud infrastructure.
✦ Embeds security and governance into SDLC for AI/ML and platform programs.
✦ Expert in ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, and AI/ML governance frameworks.
✦ Manages risk and compliance for hyperscale cloud environments.
Organizational Scale Execution
Driving complex, multi-region programs to successful completion.
✦ Leads program-of-programs for AI, cloud, and infrastructure initiatives.
✦ Establishes operating cadence and predictable delivery at scale.
✦ Translates regulatory and trust requirements into executable roadmaps.
Compliance & Risk Management
Navigating regulatory landscapes for global operations.
✦ Deep experience with ISO 27001, SOC 2, SOX, and automotive standards.
✦ Designs and implements continuous compliance automation strategies.
✦ Partners with legal and security for robust governance frameworks.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with leaders in AI governance and ethical AI development.
✦ Exploring opportunities to shape future security and compliance standards.
✦ Discovering new communities focused on scalable platform engineering.
I can help with
✦ Advise on building secure and compliant AI/ML product roadmaps.
✦ Help establish robust governance frameworks for regulated industries.
✦ Share best practices for executing large-scale technical programs.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into emerging trends in autonomous systems security.
✦ Connections to experts in decentralized identity and privacy technologies.
✦ Guidance on navigating evolving global data privacy regulations.