Jane M.

Jane M. has a diverse work experience in the cybersecurity field. Jane served as the Director of Security Engineering and Architecture at The Heico Companies LLC from 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Cloud Security at Pensive Security from 2021 to 2023, where they contributed to raising the company's security posture and authored numerous technical documents. Jane also improved company solutions' performance and employee morale.

Before Pensive Security, Jane held contract positions as a Cybersecurity Executive SME at various organizations including KPMG, Bain and Co, Uber, and Northrup Grumman from 2016 to 2023. In those roles, they provided expert consulting on government security infrastructure and managed contractor teams.

Furthermore, Jane founded and served as the CEO of Rogue Robots Interactive, LLC from 2020 to 2022. Jane focused on cybersecurity initiatives in online gaming, VR, and biotech, and developed security plans, advised on data privacy practices, and created a program for user-friendly policy phrasing.

Jane also worked as a Freelance Cybersecurity SME at Toptal from 2017 to 2022, and as the Chief Information Security Officer at Patriot Technology Consulting from 2016 to 2021. At Patriot, they led the development of the company's Azure Security program, oversaw pre-sales processes, and acted as a client introductions leader.

Jane M. attended Western Illinois University, where they earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. In addition to their degree, Jane has obtained several certifications:

- Cisco Certified Network Associate Cloud (CCNA-Cloud) from Cisco, obtained in January 2021.

- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) from Microsoft, obtained in April 2020.

- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) from Microsoft, obtained in March 2020.

- Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) from Adobe, obtained in January 2020.

- Azure 104 Administrator from Microsoft, obtained in April 2019.

- GASF certification from GIAC Certifications, obtained in May 2018.

- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) certification from GIAC Certifications, obtained in May 2018.

- CompTIA Security+ certification from CompTIA, obtained in May 2019.

- CompTIA A+ certification from CompTIA, obtained in March 2019.

- CompTIA Cloud+ certification from CompTIA, obtained in October 2020.

- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)², obtained in May 2021.

- CompTIA Network+ certification from CompTIA, obtained in March 2021.

Jane's education and certifications demonstrate a strong background in computer and information technology administration and management.