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Bertram, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Independent consultant and seasoned security advisor, specializing in fortifying the technological and cybersecurity landscapes for both established firms and cutting-edge technology companies. With a focus on proactive defense strategies, collaboraing closely with technology and security companies to align security measures with industry best practices.In addition, playing a crucial role in the venture capital (VC) space, and evaluating potential investments. Bridging the gap between innovative tech startups and discerning VC investors, providing critical insights that inform investment decisions. Staying abreast of emerging threats and industry trends, contributing to the strategic growth and resilience of both established security enterprises and disruptive tech startups.In this dynamic intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and venture capital, my versatile skill set empowers clients to navigate the evolving threat landscape successfully. Through strategic advisory services, I ensure that organizations and investment portfolios remain secure, adaptable, and positioned for sustained success in the ever-changing digital realm.

Boise, Idaho, Us

Chief Security & Trust Officer and CIO for Cradlepoint, the Enterprise Wireless business unit of Ericsson, a global leader in cloud-delivered 4G and 5G wireless network edge solutions. Responsible for ensuring the security of the NetCloud™ platform and cellular routers to deliver a pervasive, secure, and software-defined Wireless WAN edge to connect people, places, and things — anywhere. Executive responsible for all IT, Security and Privacy functions within the enterprise. Created transformational program to rebuild historically underfunded IT function and eliminate legacy technical debt within the organization. Created first security capability for Cradlepoint business unit post acquisition and built out functional capacity to support global growth with security as an enabler for revenue growth. Focus on automation of process and integration of systems to deliver scalable capabilities to support business functions. Successfully delivered operational saving plan and long-term strategic roadmap focused on meeting the needs of the business and supporting corporate objectives.

Foster City, Ca, Us

Global Chief Information Security Officer of the preeminent publicly traded cloud security vendor. Providing executive leadership with regard to cybersecurity, technology risk, digital business risk, and operational resilience. Assuring the security of over 10,300 customers data in more than 130 countries, including a majority of the Forbes Global 100. Responsible for providing cybersecurity guidance and security strategies to Qualys customers, leading the CIO/CISO Interchange, developed in partnership with the Cloud Security Alliance, and securing Qualys as the leader of internal risk and security efforts to reduce the companies risk and security exposure while ensuring compliance across the world.

North Ryde, Nsw, Au

Global Chief Information Security Officer for publicly traded company with over $4.4B in revenue, operating in more than 60 countries and within over 300 different regulatory jurisdictions. Information security responsibility for all areas of the business including both traditional and digital divisions. Developed and built program from the ground up, ensured focus on business goals to maximize return on investment.

Columbia, Md, Us

Field Executive ensuring Tenable was perceived as a natural, essential thought leader within the Americas region. Evangelist delivering the vision and strategy to facilitate product adoption. Focus on guiding and participating in dialogue on important topics to facilitate Tenable’s strategy and how Tenable fits within the market. Supported Tenable’s growth in the Americas culminating in Tenable’s public offering.

Foster City, California, Us

Created the Attack Surface Management team for Visa globally. Developed the strategy for Visa’s Attack Surface Management team and created the processes to support it as part of the program to prioritize risk mitigation within the enterprise. Success in this position was predicated on the ability to collaborate and coordinate with IT Ops & Eng. and engage business personnel at all levels to ensure remediation solutions were identified, tested and made available to all groups responsible for vulnerability remediation. Consistent track record as a thought leader that generated security solutions that enhanced and enabled Visa's business and corporate direction.• Developed concept for a holistic approach to Attack Surface Management program and deployed a global solution designed to present actionable information for prioritized risk assessment & mitigation.• Responsible for platform retooling resulting in $1.5M annual license cost savings, and reduction of over $1.5M recurring operational facility costs; substantially reduced operational footprint while increasing coverage from 47% to over 95% within 3 months and drastic improvement in fidelity and reliability.• Responsible for PCI compliance requirements for attack surface for organization with more than a billion-unique PII records and over $6 trillion in annual global payment card transactions.• Quickly established strong, strategic and credible relationships across the Global Visa Security, Operational and Executive teams.

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

Head of Global Corporate IT Security with budget responsibility in excess of $20 million and management of a global IT security team. Oversaw services such as Security Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Security Incident Response, Content Protection and Endpoint Security. Responsible for ensuring the protection and risk mitigation of Nokia’s Consumer Internet Services. Ensured business associates, operational teams and R&D organizations had the information required to enable informed risk-based decision-making.

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