Kishor Kalivarapu

NACD,C-CISO,AAISM,AAIR,TAISE, CRISC,CISSP,CCSP,CDPSE,CGEIT,CISM

Claude, Open AI, Google AI

Strategic Advisor & Cyber Security Expert

Industry Recognized Certifications


Security Certifications

Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C-CISO)

CISSP

Certified Information Systems Security Professional®

CISM

Certified Information Security Manager®

AI Security Certifications

Advanced in AI Risk


Advanced in AI Security Management

Trusted AI Safety Expert

OpenAI Applied AI Foundations Certification


Google AI Professional Certificate


Claude Partner Badge - Claude Code


Cloud & Governance Certifications

CCSP

Certified Cloud Security Professional®

AWS

Multiple AWS Certifications

CGEIT

Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT®

Risk & Privacy Certifications

CRISC

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controlâ„¢

Open FAIRâ„¢

Open FAIRâ„¢ Foundation

CDPSE

Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineerâ„¢

Educational Background

Executive Certification

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)


Master of Engineering

Computer Science

Bachelors of Technology

ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Professional Experience

Extensive experience in a wide range of industries, including Fortune's leading organizations

Walmart Global Tech

Leading cybersecurity initiatives for the world's largest retailer.

Virtual CISO

Strategic security leadership and advisory services across industries.

Amazon Web Services

Cloud security strategy, innovation and thought leadership

Financial Sector

Mercury Financials, Capital One, and PayPal.

Manufacturing

General Motors

Supply Chain Management

E2open

Data Engineering Platform

Actian Corporation

B2B/B2C Marketplace

Commerce One

Geospatial Platform

Intergraph

Industry Focus

R&D


Retail


Supply Chain


FinTech


Leadership Approach

Transformational

Driving meaningful cultural shifts that embed risk-aware, security-positive behaviors into organizational DNA

Empathic

Understanding stakeholder needs and building inclusive environments where diverse perspectives thrive

Coaching

Developing talent and fostering high-performing teams through mentorship and knowledge sharing

Professional Recognition and Volunteering


API Security Person of the Year 2024


Director At Large

ISACA Fayetteville, Arkansas Chapter

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
  • InfraGard
  • ISC2
  • ISACA
  • EC-Council