Hi, I’m Khirawdhi Tanaya Ray, a cybersecurity professional with over 9 years of experience in offensive security, cloud and product security, secure development (AppSec & DevSecOps), and compliance.

I’ve spent my career working side-by-side with engineers to build security in from the ground up, not as a gatekeeper, but as a partner. I believe security should be practical, collaborative, and something teams can trust. Whether it’s red teaming, threat modeling, or securing CI/CD pipelines, I care about solving real problems without slowing innovation.

I also design and maintain open-source tools based on real-world challenges because security should be shared, not hoarded. Knowledge only grows when it’s built together.

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Beyond Security

Outside of my professional work, I’m a writer, seeker, and lifelong student of depth.

I explore philosophy, identity, and emotional healing through raw storytelling. My writing isn’t polished for perfection it’s rooted in truth, silence, and lived experience. I believe our inner and outer lives are deeply connected and that clarity in one strengthens clarity in the other.

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If you’re building something meaningful, a secure system, an honest team, or a space that helps people feel safe, I’d love to be part of the conversation.