Vinay Jain

Cybersecurity, Cloud Architecture & DevSecOps Leader

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India +91 7000 263 208 jain.vinayv@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/vinay-jain-is-here

Professional Experience

Associate Vice President - Risk Management

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | Nov 2022 – Present

  • Led the management of cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure) and application security portfolio, significantly enhancing the organization's overall security posture.
  • Drove key initiatives in multi-cloud security strategy, regulatory compliance (IRDAI, ISO 27001), DevSecOps integration, and designing resilient system architectures.
  • Achieved measurable reduction in security incidents through proactive risk management, vulnerability assessments, and implementation of advanced security controls including CSPM, SAST/DAST, SIEM, and WAF.

Lead - Cyber Security

ReBIT | Reserve Bank Information Technology Pvt Ltd.

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | Jul 2022 – Nov 2022

  • Provided strategic leadership for cybersecurity programs, aligning security objectives with business goals and regulatory mandates for the Indian banking sector.
  • Directed threat intelligence operations, comprehensive vulnerability management, and efficient incident response protocols.

Senior Specialist – Server Security

ReBIT | Reserve Bank Information Technology Pvt Ltd.

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | Mar 2022 – Jul 2022

  • Engineered, implemented, and maintained robust security configurations for critical server infrastructure (Linux, Windows).
  • Developed and enforced server hardening standards, performed regular security audits, and managed patch management processes.

Senior Data Engineer

ReBIT | Reserve Bank Information Technology Pvt Ltd.

India | Dec 2020 – Feb 2022

  • Designed, developed, and deployed scalable data pipelines and complex ETL processes using Python, Apache Spark, and various big data technologies.
  • Architected data models, implemented data warehousing solutions, and managed data governance frameworks ensuring data quality and integrity for large-scale analytical systems.

Associate Manager - DevSecOps

ReBIT | Reserve Bank Information Technology Pvt Ltd.

Mumbai Area, India | Jul 2018 – Nov 2020

  • Spearheaded multi-cloud deployments (AWS, GCP) and automated infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles with Ansible and Jenkins.
  • Architected, implemented, and managed a secure CI/CD pipeline, integrating automated security testing tools (SAST, DAST, IAST) and vulnerability scanning.
  • Championed ISMS responsibilities, contributing significantly to ISO 27001 certification and ongoing compliance efforts.

Associate Manager - Mobile Device Security

ReBIT | Reserve Bank Information Technology Pvt Ltd.

Mumbai Area, India | Jul 2017 – Jul 2018

  • Conducted research and developed innovative security solutions for mobile devices (iOS, Android) and applications tailored for the Indian Banking Industry.
  • Contributed to the formulation of mobile security policies, standards, and best practices for RBI-regulated entities.

Project Engineer

Centre For Development of Advance Computing, Hyderabad (C-DAC)

Hyderabad, India | May 2015 – Jul 2017

  • Delivered over 50 specialized training programs on Mobile Forensics (iOS, Android), Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), and Network Forensics to 3200+ Law Enforcement Personnel, including senior IPS officers, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy.
  • Authored and developed comprehensive curriculum and training materials for advanced cyber forensics and cybercrime investigation techniques.
  • Utilized and taught forensic tools such as XRY, Cellebrite UFED, Oxygen Forensics Suite, Autopsy, EnCase, and Wireshark.

Sole Proprietor

Fastlane Robotics & Automations

Durg, India | May 2013 – May 2015

  • Designed, developed, and deployed custom robotics and automation solutions for SMEs, focusing on process optimization and efficiency.

Founder

SmileBots

Raipur, India | Jun 2012 – May 2013

  • Founded and managed a startup developing and delivering educational robotics kits and STEM workshops for K-12 students, fostering early interest in technology.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

National Institute of Technology Raipur

2010 – 2014

High School

Delhi Public School Durg

2005 – 2010

Technical Skills

Cybersecurity & GRC

GRC Cyber Risk Management Information Security Management IT Risk Management ISO/IEC 27001 ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Threat Modeling SABSA Security Architecture Design Audit Principles Internal Audits Regulation Vulnerability Management Incident Response

Cloud Platforms & Infrastructure

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Azure (Fundamentals) Cloud Security (CSPM, CWPP) Cloud Administration Cloud-Native Architecture Kubernetes Server Hardening

DevOps & Automation

DevSecOps CI/CD Pipelines Jenkins Ansible GitLab Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) SAST/DAST/IAST

Data Technologies & Analytics

Machine Learning Data Analysis Data Science Data Modeling Big Data (Spark, Hadoop ecosystem basics) Data Visualization (Tableau basics) R MongoDB SQL Data Governance Responsible AI ETL Processes

Digital Forensics

Computer Forensics Mobile Forensics (iOS, Android) Network Forensics Evidence Acquisition & Analysis Filesystem Acquisition OSINT Cryptocurrency Forensics (Basics)

Programming & Tools

Python Java C++ Linux (Advanced) Windows Server Git Scripting (Bash, PowerShell basics)

Other Professional Skills

Vendor Management Requirements Analysis Business Strategy Public Speaking & Training Team Leadership Project Management (Agile) Law Enforcement Training

Publications

Exploring NightLight Data for Forecasting GDP

Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited | May 2019

This project utilized VIIRS satellite program data to compute radiance values, correlating them with DBIE GDP data. Nightlight data was identified and used as a significant factor for GDP forecasting models. (Co-authored)

Recommendations

Sukhendra Singh - Senior Information Security Engineer at Mastercard

"Vinay is an individual of exceptional character and technical prowess, consistently demonstrating a remarkable ability to excel in various challenging environments. Technically sound, Vinay possesses a deep and broad understanding of his field. He continually stays abreast of the latest developments and innovations, applying this knowledge effectively to solve complex problems. His innovative mindset is particularly noteworthy, often leading to creative and effective solutions that have significantly benefited projects. Beyond his technical skills, Vinay is always ready to lend a helping hand... He has my highest recommendation."

June 21, 2024

Dr. Setu Kumar Chaturvedi - Head Data Technology and Enterprise Solution at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

"Vinay worked on my team, and I found him to be a highly skilled in various technologies, as well as a sincere and dedicated professional. His expertise in the field of data engineering has helped our company immensely. He's also an all-around great guy to work with! I highly recommend him to anyone looking for help on their team or data engineering and security project."

April 3, 2023

Jayesh Bhatt - Chief Manager - Cyber Security Risk Assessment & Advisory at ReBIT

"Vinay is one of the personality I have met who not only looks like a scientist, but also has the quality of being a scientist with his innovative thoughts, ability to perform high-caliber research on topics, multi tasking skills, automating task and practice of continuous learning. He is self motivated and dedicated to achieve results and also encourages, helps & motivates other team member. Vinay has skills of development , scripting , DevOps + Indepth knowledge in all areas of cyber security that makes him different and outstand other cybersecurity talent in the market."

November 20, 2022

Joseph Joshy - CTO | CGM | Head - FinTech & IT at IFSCA

"Vinay surprises everyone with his ability to learn and deliver. His innovative approaches stand out and his ability to stitch together elegant solutions for organisation challenges leveraging technology is note worthy. I remember interviewing him and his innovative demo using his mobile phone to answer a question will linger as a standout memory... Chase and deliver innovations, Vinay. God speed and god bless."

September 28, 2022

Vivek Srivastav - President at Enshure Technologies

"Vinay has been one of the early employees at ReBIT. I have always admired his enthusiasm to get things done quickly, the ability to learn any new technology that is thrown at him... He joined ReBIT as a mobile security expert but quickly learned AWS and GCP technology, implementing CI/CD and DevSecOps functions and then implementing cost optimization approaches. His confident demeanor stems from having trained more than 3000 people in digital forensics... A few things that I admired was that he went through all certifications quickly for both GCP and AWS and was able to immediately create value for the organization..."

August 30, 2019

Key Certifications

  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor | Mastermind (Valid: Apr 2025 - Apr 2028)
  • ISO 27001: Information Security Management Systems Certified | BSI (Aug 2023)
  • (ISC)² CISSP Cert Prep | LinkedIn (Oct 2022)
  • CRISC Exam Prep | LinkedIn (May 2022)
  • GASF (GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics) | GIAC Certifications (Valid: Apr 2017 - Apr 2021)
  • Cloud Engineering with GCP Specialization | Coursera (Sep 2019)
  • Security in Google Cloud Platform Specialization | Coursera (Jun 2019)
  • Architecting with Google Compute Engine Specialization | Coursera (Dec 2018)
  • Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology Specialization | Coursera (Nov 2019)
  • Become a Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) (Course Series) | LinkedIn (Apr 2020)
  • Become a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Course Series) | LinkedIn (Dec 2020)
  • Master Cloud-Native Infrastructure with Kubernetes (Learning Path) | LinkedIn (Jul 2021)
  • ISO/IEC 42001:2023: Understanding and Implementing the AIMS Standard | LinkedIn (May 2025)
  • AI Governance for Organizations: Applying ISO/IEC 38507:2022 | LinkedIn (May 2025)
  • Numerous other certifications across AWS, Azure, Python, Data Science, AI/ML, and DevSecOps (Comprehensive list available).

Key Courses & Training