Raj Menon is an accomplished information security and technology risk analytics professional with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Director of Information Security at American Express since December 2013, Raj is responsible for developing innovative data strategies and analytics solutions to mitigate technology risks. Prior roles include Information Security Specialist at American Express, where Raj led big data initiatives, and Technical Lead positions at Ajasa Technologies and Analyst International Corporation, working on IT service management and data architecture projects. Earlier experience includes software engineering roles at IBM and Patni Computer Systems, where Raj managed teams and contributed to various client projects. Raj holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Mumbai.