Information Security Leader | SOC Operations | Threat Intelligence
Information Security leader with 10+ years of experience in Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, and Security Operations. I combine deep technical expertise with business-aligned security leadership. Currently leading Security Operations, IR, and Threat Intelligence at Dream11, where I implement and lead comprehensive security programs across multiple business units within the Dream Sports portfolio.
Specializing in building scalable processes, playbooks, and automation for efficient SOC operations. Hands-on experience with enterprise security tools, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and security orchestration. Proven track record of aligning security strategy with business objectives to enhance organizational cyber resilience.
Built and scaled SOC operations from scratch at Dream11 spanning multiple business units, implementing SIEM/SOAR solutions with Elasticsearch and N8N.
Designed and implemented enterprise threat intelligence pipeline processing feeds from Cloudsek, CTIX, and STIX/TAXII protocols for real-time threat monitoring.
Led cloud security architecture initiatives across AWS and GCP, implementing infrastructure-as-code patterns and security best practices at scale.
Developed automated incident response workflows leveraging Python, JIRA, and Slack APIs, reducing MTTR by 60% for security incidents.
Built scalable data pipelines for SOC operations handling dynamic log sources from 50+ endpoints with real-time processing and alerting.
Implemented Privileged Access Management solutions using Arcos and Teleport for secure access governance across infrastructure.
Expiring June 2026
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shah.dhawal.s@gmail.com