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Tushar D.

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Deputy CISO at Confluent
📍 Mountain View, California, United States

Tushar D. is the Deputy CISO at Confluent, with deep expertise in application and infrastructure security. His career includes key leadership roles in application security and penetration testing at LinkedIn. He holds a Master of Science from The Johns Hopkins University and is described by peers as technically sound, dedicated, and innovative.

Based on his time in the Bay Area and at Johns Hopkins, a top lacrosse school, Tushar likely appreciates both professional and collegiate level sports. His background suggests an interest in the intersection of technology and security, both professionally and personally.

Unique fact: Tushar has been recognized for his expertise by being named to both the AT&T and Android Security Halls of Fame.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Deputy CISO
Location
Mountain View, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Tushar shows up

Non-Confrontational
Optimistic
Story Driven

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Tushar cares about

Application Security
His career at both LinkedIn and Confluent has been centered on leading application and infrastructure security teams, making it his core professional focus.
Penetration Testing
A foundational skill from his time at LinkedIn, where a former colleague specifically lauded him as a "rock-star penetration tester. "
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Deputy CISO
Confluent
5-2021 - 3-2025
Director of Application and Infrastructure Security
Confluent
9-2018 - 5-2021
Senior Manager, Application Security and Penetration Testing
LinkedIn
12-2016 - 9-2018
Information Security Manager, Application Security and Penetration Testing
LinkedIn
3-2016 - 12-2016
Staff Information Security Engineer
LinkedIn
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Media appearances

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Education
2010 - 2012
Master of Science (MS)
The Johns Hopkins University
BE
D.Y.Patil College of Engineering, Pune
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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