Aparna
Achanta
Principal Cybersecurity Architect at IBM
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Aparna Achanta Bio (LinkedIn)
At IBM, as a Senior Principal Security Architect, I spearheaded a Center of Excellence focused on securing and governing Low Code No Code, Citizen Developed and GenAI apps specifically within the Department of Veteran Affairs.My tenure has been marked by successfully defining security requirements, secure coding standards, implementing vulnerability assessments, observability, performance monitoring, security testing, ensuring robust security controls are implemented for Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Co-Pilot apps.
My expertise stems from more than a decade of managing and architecting secure software applications that have significantly enhanced productivity and streamlined processes for federal agencies.
I leverage my skills as a Certified Scrum Master and Microsoft Certified Professional to create adoptable best practices in technical architecture, enterprise security that can be adopted in each phase of the development cycle to bolster security posture of organizations.
I mentor ethical AI initiatives like All Tech is Human and push for responsible AI.
I have a strong desire to assist women aspiring to careers in technology or cybersecurity in an attempt to meaningfully give back to the community. I currently serve as a mentor and speaker at groups including Women in Cybersecurity, ADPList, and WomenTech Network, where I am a founding member.
