I’m Ashish!

I’m an Enterprise Tech Leader, Trusted Advisor on AI and Cloud with over 17 years of experience helping global enterprises adopt AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity.

I co-host two widely followed shows - Cloud Security Podcast and AI Security Podcast and am regarded by peers as an outspoken voice in enterprise technology ( Cloud, AI & Cybersecurity) .

Today, I focus on guiding CTOs, CIOs, and CISOs at Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies as they plan, adopt, and scale emerging technologies through my advisory firm, TechRiot.io. I’ve previously served as the Technology Leader in many enterprises and currently lead as the CISO at Kaizenteq. I’ve the pleasure of working in the AI Security Advisory Board for BlackHat.

My first book, AI Security Engineering (Wiley, 2026), is scheduled for release in 2026, with a waitlist open for early editions and pre-orders. Writing it has been an incredible journey, I had the privilege of researching and collaborating with many experts who’ve shaped how we think about securing AI. Together, we explore what it takes to build and protect AI systems responsibly at scale, from technical foundations to real-world deployment challenges. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it and find it both engaging and useful for your own AI endeavors.

I’m frequently invited to speak and moderate panels at major conferences including RSA, Black Hat, AWS re:Invent, and Microsoft Ignite, and regularly contribute insights on AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity topics.

I like solving fun technical challenges at scale and collaborating with great teams. Reach out if you want to work with me for bringing AI, Cloud, or Cybersecurity insight to your organization or event !

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My Book 📚

AI Security Engineering

AI Security Engineering (Wiley, 2026) is a practical guide for enterprise leaders and engineers who need to design, build, and secure AI systems at scale.

The book explores modern AI architectures and pipelines, detailing how to build and protect AI systems responsibly from technical foundations to real-world deployment challenges. It introduces proven AI security patterns that bridge the gap between innovation and protection, showing how organizations can implement AI responsibly in enterprise applications while maintaining strong cybersecurity and cloud foundations.

The book is written for Security Leader, Engineers, Architects and technical teams driving AI transformation.

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My Podcasts

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Podcast Shows

I co-host on two shows that reach thousands of technology leaders each week:

• Cloud Security Podcast - conversations with CISOs and builders about securing modern infrastructure.
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• AI Security Podcast - exploring the risks and opportunities of AI in the enterprise for CISOs and tech leaders.

→ Listen on Spotify | Watch on YouTube

The Inference Stack

Every week I share short news and insights on AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity, what’s changing, what matters, and how enterprise leaders can act.

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My Newsletter 📰

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