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Nikhil Gupta is the Founder and CEO of ArmorCode, where he leads the team transforming application security with AI-Powered ASPM. A seasoned entrepreneur and product visionary, Nikhil brings over two decades of experience building and scaling enterprise software ventures—from early-stage startups to acquisitions and industry-defining platforms.

Before founding ArmorCode, Nikhil served as Vice President of Strategy for Cloud Security at Sophos, following the successful acquisition of Avid Secure, a company he co-founded to bring AI-powered visibility and compliance to cloud infrastructure. His leadership track record also spans key roles at Forescout Technologies, VMware, Cisco, and Ericsson, where he drove cloud strategy, product innovation, and multimillion-dollar growth initiatives.

Nikhil is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and a founding member of The Purple Book Community, a collective dedicated to advancing secure software development practices. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and London Business School, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in computer science.

Throughout his career, Nikhil has been recognized for building high-impact teams, shaping go-to-market strategies, and mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs through platforms like Alchemist Accelerator and TiE. His work reflects a deep commitment to elevating software security in an increasingly complex digital landscape.