Professional Overview
Sai Naga Subrahmanyam is a distinguished cybersecurity professional and thought leader with over 9 years of specialized experience in defensive security, cloud security operations, and enterprise threat management. Currently serving as Engineering Manager at Nutanix, Sai has built and led security operations across global Fortune 500 companies including Goldman Sachs and Informatica.
His expertise encompasses the full spectrum of modern cybersecurity—from 24/7 SOC operations and incident response to cloud security architecture and threat intelligence. Sai has successfully architected and managed security programs protecting multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) while leading high-performing teams in detection engineering, threat hunting, and digital forensics.
Core Expertise
Security Operations & Leadership
- 24/7 SOC Management with SLA adherence
- Incident Response & Forensic Analysis
- Threat Hunting Operations
- Team Development & Mentorship
Cloud Security Architecture
- Multi-Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- CSPM & CIEM Programs
- Kubernetes & Container Security
- Zero Trust Implementation
Detection Engineering
- Next-Gen SIEM Architecture
- Custom Detection Logic
- Threat Intelligence Platforms
- Behavioral Analytics
Digital Forensics & Analysis
- Cloud DFIR Capabilities
- Host Forensic Analysis
- Malware Analysis
- IOC-based Investigations
Career Journey
- Leading 24/7 SOC operations with integrated SIEM, EDR, NDR, SOAR platforms
- Architected Wiz CSPM/CNAPP for multi-cloud risk remediation
- Built secure secrets management using HashiCorp Vault
- Developed custom Osquery extensions for enhanced detection telemetry
- Managed SOC operations with automation and threat intelligence integration
- Led threat modeling using STRIDE methodology
- Ensured compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and FedRAMP
- Developed risk prioritization and attack path analysis applications
- Owned Detection Engineering for multi-cloud environments
- Managed Cloud Security Posture using Prisma Cloud
- Led L2 incident response for critical Sev0/Sev1 incidents
- Conducted hypothesis-based threat hunting operations
- Founded complete Security Operations Service Line
- Built cloud DFIR capabilities and DevSecOps processes
- Created mature SOC model via GitOps and CI/CD
- Owned SIEM operations and Detection Engineering for Elastic
Technical Arsenal
Certifications
Education
Workshop Expertise
What Students Will Experience
Sai brings real-world battlefield experience from enterprise security operations, making complex cybersecurity concepts accessible and actionable for students.
Hands-on with industry tools
Lessons from actual incidents
Industry insights & paths
Engaging discussions
Let's Connect
Available for university workshops, guest lectures, corporate training, and expert consultations