Abhishek K Bansal, a visionary cybersecurity leader and acclaimed author, contributes a wealth of experience and expertise to Autharva, Inc. as our Chief Executive Officer. With an extensive career spanning over fourteen years in the industry, Abhishek has consistently demonstrated proficiency in innovation, go-to-market strategy, and product design, establishing himself as a distinguished figure in the cybersecurity domain.
Dr. Smriti H. Bhandari is a seasoned researcher and educator with over 28 years of expertise in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Database Systems. Holding a PhD from Shivaji University and advanced degrees from Walchand College of Engineering, she has made significant contributions as a professor and head of department at leading institutions in Sangli. Her work includes government-funded projects advancing medical and industrial applications, earning her prestigious fellowships. Smriti has also excelled as an industry freelancer and proprietor of Computron Systems. She is well-published and holds a patent, with research interests spanning image and video processing, and deep learning.
Elaine Doyle brings over 20 years of experience in cloud security, identity architecture, and engineering leadership. At Autharva, she leads engineering operations and manages technical partnerships, driving operational excellence, secure-by-default design, automation, and compliance at scale. Previously a Principal Architect and VP at Salesforce, Elaine delivered enterprise-wide identity platforms and ransomware resilience frameworks protecting 90PB+ of critical data.
Elaine blends deep technical expertise with strategic execution, having led large global teams, simplified cloud architectures, and driven audit readiness across regulated environments. Elaine holds an MBA in Technology Leadership and is a passionate mentor and advocate for women in tech.
Mark W. Bradley, a retired Colonel in the United States Air Force, brings over 40 years of distinguished service and expertise in cybersecurity and strategic operations to his role as Director of Public Business Success at Autharva. Throughout his extensive military career, Mark led teams both domestically and internationally, specializing in cyber operations, incident response, FAR contracting, IT infrastructure, logistics, anti-terrorism, physical security, and risk management.
Asim Jaipuri joins Autharva as a full-stack software engineer, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Identity and Access Management (IAM). With a deep understanding of authentication, authorization, and user management solutions, Asim is poised to make significant contributions to the company’s mission of delivering cutting-edge security products.
Srividhya Radhakrishnan leads UX and customer success at Autharva, combining UX innovation with an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Her expertise in Figma, Canva, and other UX tools ensures the creation of intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. Srividhya efficiently gathers requirements, prioritizes projects, and effectively delivers across multiple customer accounts.
Basant Rana is a highly skilled cloud security specialist who brings a wealth of experience in DevSecOps and machine learning to Autharva’s technical team. Proficient in AWS and GCP, Basant’s unique perspective, coupled with his expertise in microservices-based architecture, enables him to design and implement robust, secure systems.
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Autharva is engineered by seasoned leaders in security, identity, and compliance—driven by real-world challenges in regulated industries.
