John Mcshane Email & Phone Number

South Carolina, United States

Burlington, MA, US

Product Manager for Artificial Intelligence and early concept ideas for Black Duck.

Burlington, MA, US

• Product Manager for Defensics, an industry-leading fuzz testing tool, steering its direction and roadmap. As a dedicated Product Manager in the cybersecurity space, I orchestrated key initiatives to enhance market.
• I crafted a comprehensive product roadmap for 2022-2023, collaborating with R&D to introduce new protocols like gRPC, HTTP3, FHIR, 5G, and expanded Bluetooth coverage. The result? A surge in satisfaction and retention.
• I introduced innovative research projects, such as fuzzing 5G using Software Defined Radio (SDR), driving continuous innovation.
• I established an OEM partnership with a $5 billion company, integrating our product into theirs.
• I redefined the sales model, resulting in a 30% increase in sales by shifting from a protocol-based approach to a seat model organized into five verticals.

Fort Liberty, NC, US

• In the United States Army Reserve, I serve as the Chief Paralegal NCO Master Sergeant, providing exceptional support services, exercising discretion over millions of dollars in government funding, driving innovation.
• I was selected to attend the Army Master Leader class in 2022, achieving operational leadership and public speaking skills.
• I elevated quality outcomes and honed leadership skills as a Master Sergeant, playing a key role in managing initiatives that improved overall unit performance.
• I directed a team of enlisted personnel in legal actions within a two-star training command.
• I oversaw the preparation of legal documents, provided legal guidance, and ensured compliance with military laws and regulations.
• I joined as the lowest Private (E1) and achieved rapid advancement with seven promotions in 15 years, reflecting leadership acumen and commitment to excellence.

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, DE

• At ETAS, I took the wheel as Lead Automotive Security Tester/Product Manager, driving the entire product life cycle from conception to launch. I ensured seamless alignment with business goals and exceeded customer.
• I orchestrated the development of CycurFUZZ, a pioneering fuzzing tool, from initial concept to full-scale production, by identifying and addressing a market gap. Effectively guided the project through all phases.
• I was acknowledged by the CEO for securing the 2019 ETAS Strategy Award, driving the design and successful launch of an in-house software fuzz tool. I secured three patents for demonstrating security testing techniques.
• I achieved a remarkable 280% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2021.
• I executed over 40 penetration testing and fuzzing engagements for Tier Ones and OEMs, focusing on vehicle controllers.
• I uncovered and addressed numerous bugs and security vulnerabilities in automotive systems for over 20 customers, saving millions in recall costs.

Detroit, Michigan, US

• At General Motors, I held a crucial role as a Cybersecurity Validation Subject Matter Expert, ensuring strict adherence to Vehicle Cyber Security standards. Here's a glimpse into my contributions:Key Contributions:
• I enforced Vehicle Cyber Security standards and meticulously evaluated component-level test results by ECU suppliers. I played a key role in supporting validation feedback for the Advanced Architecture Group and.
• I led the establishment and evaluation of Secure Diagnostic, Message Authentication, and Secure BootLoader test procedures, aligning them with standard requirements to enhance security protocols.
• I revitalized the transmission of vehicle information to the Cloud, serving as the Vehicle Intrusion Backend System Lead, conducting in-depth analysis using relevant data.
• I propelled the growth and utilization of Defensics for fuzz testing new Bluetooth/Wifi products.
• I applied Six Sigma Black Belt principles to a project focused on the frequency of vehicle tuning across a sample pool of 2 million vehicles. I introduced detection mechanisms, providing a cost-effective solution.

Detroit, Michigan, US

• As a Vehicle Systems Engineer and Data Engineer, I played a pivotal role in the assembly, authoring, and delivery of software products for critical vehicle components. Utilizing Microsoft SQL, I ensured the smooth.
• I initiated and led a groundbreaking initiative for supporting flash programming and service tool routines on project DIMSUM (2016/2017 Isuzu Low Cab Forward).
• I conducted successful reverse-engineering on the entire joint venture vehicle, overcoming the challenge of a lack of requirements and shortened timelines.
• I transformed the root cause analysis process for flash programming field issues, consistently delivering accurate fixes to enhance overall system performance.
• I utilized DPS and Vehicle Spy for verifying flash programming service tool routines.
• I authored and released DPS programming utility files to service, streamlining after-flash setups.

London, England, GB

• As the Diagnostic Specialist and Team Lead at FCA, I played a pivotal role in conducting benchmarking and validation on service and engineering tools, including wiTECH, wiTECH Plus, wiTECH 2.0, CDA 6, and.
• I drove an annual revenue increase of $1.8 million by implementing strategic IT initiatives.
• I restructured dealers to a daily key code limit of 15, significantly enhancing vehicle security and operational efficiency.
• I played a key role in engineering research, providing accurate estimates to vehicle program management teams.
• I supervised and mentored a team of four diagnostic specialists, achieving benchmark results by evaluating information from spreadsheets, reports, and databases for new vehicle program information.
• I conceptualized, designed, and developed a bench key programming machine utilized on the Jeep Renegade/FIAT 500x.

Master Of Science - Ms, Cybersecurity

Bachelor'S Degree, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician