Accomplishments

1.Strategic Leadership : Akshay headed the integration of DevSecOps tools and practices for a then $20 billion banking partner in Europe by collaborating with teams across Europe, US and Asia while driving a big impact across the organization. Akshay spearheaded the migration of assets from on-premise to the cloud and shifting security to the left in development lifecycle. Akshay was able to decrease operation costs of up to 8 billion Pounds across 3 years with successful implementation of application security program. Through his leadership skills, he as able to foster an environment that is open to collaboration by organizing training's, cyberfest's , bringing in a culture of security first mindset .

2. Leveraging AI and Machine Learning for Efficiency and Security : Through Akshay's creative solutioning Akshay was able to add more than $170,000+ in revenue for one of leading energy companies' in the world. Akshay's innovative thinking extends beyond traditional compliance measures. He actively advocates for leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance both security and efficiency. Akshay played a key role in AI solutions developed and implemented by Intuit . These solutions facilitated the secure processing of a staggering 125 billion transactions annually and enabled bi-directional data sharing with over 20,000 financial institutions. This integration not only streamlined operations but also paved the way for innovative features, such as the ability to import 1.7 million cryptocurrency transactions in TurboTax. This seamless integration of technology and compliance exemplifies Akshay's commitment to utilizing innovative solutions to address both security and customer needs.

3. Giving Back to Cybersecurity Community : Beyond his dedication to cybersecurity, Akshay actively participates in the broader cybersecurity and compliance community, serving as a judge in local cybersecurity events and mentoring upcoming students. Through his leadership, knowledge-sharing, and innovative spirit, Akshay Sekar has established himself as a leading figure in the field, inspiring others to adopt a strategic and technology-driven approach to securing the future of financial services. The groundbreaking work led by Akshay Sekar has not only advanced cybersecurity and compliance practices but also captured the attention of the tech world, earning extensive media coverage and accolades.