Candidate Profile

Serves in a key senior executive role and thought leader, overseeing three core areas including new product development, research and development, and mergers and acquisitions in the $30M+ product portfolio within an industry-leading provider of digital trust. Leverages deep networks in academia and industry to develop innovative solutions to overcome challenges, identify new areas of opportunity, and gain initial product information before being released to the market securing a competitive advantage. ➢ Mastermind developing innovative products based on market needs and industry trends, including filing patents, to drive key business results. ➢ Spearheads a $7.2M annual budget, 41 professionals spanning three cross-functional teams, and 14 contractors fostering high performance, efficiency, and best practices. ➢ Oversees all technical due diligence, integrations, and unifications for mergers and acquisitions, encompassing five in the previous six years, increasing growth from $50M to $500M during tenure. ➢ Acts as the subject matter expert for all M&A activities, public infrastructure, and cryptographic algorithms identifying industry trends for innovation to move the organization forward. ➢ Driving force predicting the future Post Quantum Cryptographic (a national threat declared by President Biden) four years ago, providing scalable solutions, and accelerating a 23% boost in revenue growth for the exclusive product and a 36% YoY growth in the product category. ➢ Bridges the gap between executive leadership and software engineers contributing to the overall strategic objectives aligned with the organizational mission, vision, and goals. ➢ Identifies complex business problems, articulates expert insights into the business plan, and translates challenges into strategic solutions. ➢ Proficient at creating product analytics, enriching business intelligence, and developing a best-in-class vision resonating with stakeholders. ➢ Maintains a sharp vision of emerging technology and digital trends positioning the organization as an industry leader in a highly competitive landscape.

Performed as a strategic executive focused on the next generation of innovation including Post Quantum Cryptography, blockchain as a service (BaaS), and artificial intelligence. Leveraged high emotional and business intelligence to expand core businesses in new, major segments through key partnerships with industry leaders such as Microsoft Research, Gemalto, Utimaco, and the Linux Foundation. Oversaw all R&D security, risk, and compliance across multiple teams. ➢ Forged trustworthy relationships with the executive leadership team enabling strong communication related to cutting-edge ideas, product issues, and the path forward. ➢ Owned total oversight of products, innovation, and financial management including serving as the key decision- making authority on product and solution growth. ➢ Managed a $2.3M R&D budget, all contract negotiations, and software licensing activities with external vendors while collaborating closely to conduct research with academic entities. ➢ Provided thought leadership that shaped the direction of innovation, growth of underdeveloped products, and enhanced overall capabilities. ➢ Created and implemented a robust five-year technology and innovation roadmap focused on the future of products, new industry trends, and the next generation of solutions.

Functioned in a pivotal leadership position spearheading the seamless Certificate Authority (CA) migration of multiple platforms from Symantec Corporation to DigiCert. ➢ Key contributor driving the next generation platform architecture PKI on-premise solution improving efficiency. ➢ Launched and conceptualized a proprietary vulnerability assessment product delivering $2M+ savings in vendor costs. ➢ Intelligence trailblazer publishing more than 600 compelling blog posts and bylines on key topics including Zero Trust, PKI, cryptography, enterprise software development, and identity management within twelve months.

Spearheaded the development of a robust suite of security automation tools propelling rapid and secure deployment of digital certificates. Possessed strong leadership and technical knowledge focusing on protecting customers, conquering threats, and providing exceptional solutions to meet customer needs. ➢ Developed an understanding of customer needs, articulated requirements into the product roadmap, and delivered world-class solutions demonstrating product value. ➢ Stayed abreast of innovative trends and best practices related to PKI, automation, and certificate life cycle management.