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# Ashwani Gupta on Tal

## Headline

Distinguished Technical Lead \| Distributed Systems, Cloud Security & AI\-Driven Engineering

## About

Engineering leader with 14\+ years of experience building and scaling distributed systems, cloud\-native security platforms, and enterprise cryptographic services\. Led the design and evolution of key management, certificate management, and security services supporting millions of cryptographic keys, thousands of tenants, and large\-scale enterprise deployments\. Deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices, Kubernetes, cryptography, PKI, KMIP, HSM integrations, and secure API design, with a strong focus on scalability, resiliency, performance optimization, and operational excellence\. Proven track record of driving architecture modernization, leading cross\-functional technical initiatives, and leveraging Agentic AI and AI\-assisted development workflows to improve engineering productivity and software delivery\.

## Location

Noida

## AI stack

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## Work experience

Distinguished Technical Lead at Thales, Jan 2025 \- Present · 1 yr 8 mos, Noida

Senior Technical Lead at Thales Digital Identity and Security \(ex Gemalto\), Dec 2021 \- Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos, India

Technical Lead at Thales, Aug 2018 \- Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos, Noida

tecnical lead at Thales, Apr 2018 \- May 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos, Hybrid, • Owned the architecture and technical roadmap for CipherTrust Manager security services\. • Supported millions of cryptographic keys and thousands of tenants/domains\. • Drove cloud\-native modernization, enhancing scalability, resiliency, and performance\. • Led large\-scale certificate lifecycle management initiatives across the platform\.

Senior Software Engineer at Thales, Mar 2016 \- Apr 2019 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Software Designer \- Embedded at Symstream, Oct 2014 \- Mar 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos, Gurgaon, India

Embedded Software Designer at SYMSTREAM SERVICES, Oct 2014 \- Mar 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos, On\-site, • Engineered an IPSec\-based IoT solution to secure banking transactions between ATMs and central servers\. • Utilized patented data\-over\-voice technology for secure file transfers\. • Implemented secure remote device monitoring protocols to enhance system integrity\. • Contributed to SYMSTREAM SERVICES' mission of providing innovative security solutions in the financial sector\.

## Education

B\.Tech, CSE, Maharishi Markandeshvar Engineering College

Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, State Board of Technical Education Chandigarh

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