The Defender's Journal
Welcome to The Defender's Journal (our next step up from The Tech Stack), where we delve into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cybersecurity space. Discover their unique stories, motivations, perspectives on the industry, and tips for long-term success...
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The Defender's Journal
The Defender's Journal Episode 35 - Omkhar Arasaratnam
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Welcome to Episode 35 of The Defender’s Journal!
This week, Omkhar Arasaratnam joins us - a Distinguished Engineer at LinkedIn whose career has taken him from factory work and DJ’ing to leading cyber and engineering functions across IBM, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, JPMorgan and Google.
In this episode, we explore why careers are rarely ladders, the difference between advisors and operators, and what changes when you build security into systems serving millions of users. Omkhar also reflects on analysis paralysis, mentorship, and the mindset that turns every day into a “bonus round”.
You can find more from Omkhar at omkhar.net and learn about his scholarship work at skscholarship.com.
+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.