Krishnaveni Palanivelu is a distinguished cybersecurity leader and architect with extensive experience in securing large-scale ecosystems within the global financial sector. She specializes in Zero Trust architecture, Cloud Security, and AI-driven defense strategies. Currently, she serves as the VP of Finance & Sponsorship for the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Austin Affiliate.

Beyond her corporate leadership, she holds honorary academic appointments as a Professor of Practice at UCSI University and Universitas Teknologi Bandung (UTB). A Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of the IETE, Krishnaveni is a prolific author and researcher, currently working on several titles including Defensive AI Engineering and Human-Centered Zero Trust. She is a recognized thought leader in the Forbes Technology Council and a frequent speaker at major industry events, including the upcoming WiCyS 2026 conference.