Amitava B.

Amitava B. currently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at The Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) since 2024. Prior to this role, Amitava held the position of Cloud Security Architect at eBay from 2021 to 2024, where responsibilities included security reviews, design support, and translating corporate Infosec policies into standard operating procedures. Previously, Amitava worked at Cisco Systems as an Architect and Cyber Security Officer, leading security engineering efforts and enhancing product security. Experience also includes roles at Juniper Networks, Samsung Telecom R&D Center, AT&T, and NMSWorks Software Limited, demonstrating a strong background in network systems, firmware development, and startup leadership. Amitava's education includes a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering from Texas A&M University, an MS in Computer Engineering from Concordia University, a B.Tech in Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.