Brendan Gormley is a seasoned professional in the field of security engineering with extensive experience at Mastercard, serving as Business Security Officer for Digital Solutions and previously as VP of Security Architecture and Engineering at Vocalink. With a strong background in overseeing security for critical payment products and national infrastructure, Gormley's career includes leadership roles in security engineering at various organizations, including a directorial position at Ethoca and significant contributions to OWASP as the Chapter Lead for Dublin. Gormley holds a B.Eng. in Electronic Engineering from Dublin City University and an M.Sc. in Software Engineering from Maynooth University, showcasing a solid educational foundation in engineering and security practices.