John Qian named Chief Information Security Officer at Aviatrix

Aviatrix has named John Qian as Chief Information Security Officer. Qian joins from Zoom, where he served as Head of Security Architecture.

According to the release, Qian will lead and oversee the security strategy of Aviatrix, managing both its future roadmap and its current posture.

According to the release, Qian's responsibilities at Zoom covered sensitive IT applications, cloud environments, and the security posture of the company's products and features. Before Zoom, Qian worked as a Principal Engineer at Cisco Systems, the release says. At Cisco, according to the release, he started the product security program by defining and implementing a secure development lifecycle for the company.

SecurityWeek describes Aviatrix as a cloud networking firm in its report on the appointment. According to the release, Aviatrix has a mission of making cloud networking simple so that companies can stay agile. The release says Aviatrix also offers the Aviatrix Certified Engineer Program, a certification in multicloud networking and security. Aviatrix's website says the company is committed to helping enterprises secure the connections between clouds and cloud workloads, with high-performance networking, control and visibility.

According to the release, Qian's hiring follows other leadership appointments at Aviatrix in 2024, including Chief of Staff Scott Leatherman, Chief Customer Officer Brian Kocsy and Chief Technology Officer Anirban Sengupta.