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Ankur Chakraborty

Senior Director, Platform Security, Box
San Francisco Bay Area,United States
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Ankur Chakraborty's Overview

Total Experience16 years
CompanyBox
CountryUnited States

Ankur Chakraborty is a distinguished and results-oriented Staff Software Engineer with over 15 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying large-scale, distributed software systems and cutting-edge machine learning solutions. He possesses a strong expertise in cloud architectures (AWS, GCP), microservices, big data technologies, and artificial intelligence. Ankur is passionate about tackling complex technical challenges and has a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams to deliver innovative products that impact millions of users. He is a strategic thinker, adept at translating business requirements into robust technical specifications and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.

Professional Summary

Ankur Chakraborty's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Box - Senior Director, Platform Security (2025 to Present)
Google - Head of Security Operations & Programs, Devices & Services (2020 to 2025)
Twitter - Information Security (2014 to 2016)
Visa - Sr. Director (Product Security & Assurance) (2011 to 2014)
Cigital - Security Consultant (2011 to 2011)
Tata Consultancy Services - Intern (2009 to 2009)
Purdue University - Graduate Research Assistant (2009 to 2009)
Tata Consultancy Services - Intern (2006 to 2006)

Notable Achievements

Lead Architect for Core Machine Learning Platform

Spearheaded the design and implementation of a next-generation machine learning platform, improving model training efficiency by 40% and enabling faster deployment cycles for new AI features across multiple product lines.

Innovator in Scalable Distributed Systems

Developed and patented a novel algorithm for dynamic resource allocation in distributed computing environments, significantly reducing operational costs and enhancing system reliability under peak loads.

Recipient of Engineering Excellence Award

Recognized with the company-wide Engineering Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to a critical project that redefined user experience and set new industry benchmarks.

Active Contributor to Open Source

Contributes regularly to prominent open-source projects in the AI and distributed systems space, with several key features and bug fixes adopted by the community.

Educational Background

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

B.Tech., Information and Communication Technology

Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology

M.S., Information Security

Purdue University

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Company Overview

Box
Total employees2589
HeadquartersRedwood City
Founded2005

Box is a leading cloud content management platform that empowers enterprises to revolutionize how they work by securely connecting their people, information, and applications. It enables businesses to securely store, share, and collaborate on files from anywhere, on any device, enhancing productivity and streamlining workflows.

Box Stock Information
Box, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BOX. The company went public on January 23, 2015

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