12+ years of progressive experience in technology. At least 5 years in a direct people management role for a technical team. BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience. Proven experience leading teams that manage large-scale cloud environments, preferably AWS. Demonstrated ability to set technical direction using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and modern CI/CD practices. Strong technical background in a scripting or programming language such as Python, Go, or Java. Strong agile development skills. Deep understanding of the modern security operations toolchain. Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. A strategic mindset with a proven ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions.