Diego Spahn

SR Product Manager @Cyber Founders Group

🔥 Startup FounderBusiness Owner💼 C-level ExecutiveCTOAdvisorFounderProduct Consultant✨ Business Owner

Accomplished Product and Project Management Leader with a unique blend of cybersecurity expertise and technical acumen, honed over 20+ years in the industry. Successfully transitioned from a decade-long career in ethical hacking and penetration testing to co-founding and leading Neuralys, a SaaS cybersecurity platform acquired by Coalfire in 2021. As CPTO, I spearheaded Neuralys' growth from bootstrap to acquisition, showcasing a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects from conception to launch, and deliver a cutting-edge security solution. My experience also includes enterprise-level product management at Coalfire, where I reported directly to the Chief Product Officer, overseeing the design, delivery, and operations of multiple technology products. This experience further strengthened my skills in managing agile SCRUM teams, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and exceeding business objectives through effective product development. My passion for technology and entrepreneurial spirit led me to launch DASCalendar, where I continued to hone my product management skills in a startup environment. This experience further solidified my ability to define product roadmaps, prioritize features, manage project timelines, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence, a passion for innovation, and a drive to achieve exceptional results. My diverse background in cybersecurity, software development, product and project management equips me with a unique perspective to tackle complex challenges and deliver products that exceed customer expectations.

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Work Background

Cyber Founders GroupSenior Technical Product Manager

Jul. 2022United StatesAs the Senior Technical Product Manager at Cyber Founders Group, I oversee the strategic vision and execution of our two core business units: Software Development and Cybersecurity Services Product Manager: In Software Development, I act as a fractional Product Manager for our clients, collaborating closely with them to shape product roadmaps, define features, and ensure successful market launches. I also coordinate our engineering teams, ensuring efficient development and delivery of high-quality software solutions. Project Manager: In Cybersecurity Services, I leverage my decade-long expertise as a penetration tester and ethical hacker to lead our security consultants. We provide expert guidance and conduct complex security assessments for clients across multiple countries, helping them identify and mitigate risks. My deep experience in product management, engineering, and cybersecurity allows me to effectively bridge the gap between these two business units, ensuring alignment with our overarching technical direction and core service pillars. By fostering a culture of excellence and empowering our people, I enable our teams to deliver best-in-class solutions to our diverse clientele.

DASCalendarChief Product & Technology Officer

Jul. 2022 - Jun. 2023United StatesAs the Chief Product & Technology Officer, Diego wore multiple hats, driving both product vision and technical execution. He spearheaded the design and optimization of the core DASCalendar product, prioritizing user experience and ensuring seamless project management. Diego fostered a collaborative environment, mentoring team members and ensuring alignment on goals. Diego's ability to bridge the gap between business strategy and technical implementation was crucial to getting more clients and customer traction. He utilized data-driven insights to guide product development, minimize risk, and foster continuous improvement. By staying abreast of market trends and conducting competitive analysis, Diego ensured the product roadmap remained aligned with user needs and business objectives. Diego championed the product vision and strategy, setting a clear direction for the team. By balancing customer needs, market demands, and business objectives, Diego consistently delivered results and drove the product's growth. ** While DASCalendar's technology was top-notch and beloved by users, the company winded down after two years due to lack of funding caused by challenging economic conditions and shifts in the venture community.

CoalfireManaging Principal, Product / Engineering

Jan. 2021 - Jun. 2022United States Diego oversaw the design, delivery, maintenance, monitoring, operations, scalability, and support of multiple technology products. He managed multiple Agile SCRUM teams, multiple team leads, and other managers to regularly meet and exceed business objectives. Diego managed, coached, and integrated supporting staff such as UI engineers, product owners, and SCRUM masters to maximize team effectiveness. He fostered an environment of innovation and continuous improvement, working closely with the end customers, product management, and the business to deliver a product that delighted the customers. Diego empowered the teams to reach their maximum potential and translated business strategies and goals into obtainable and measurable business objectives. He also managed vendors and vendor relations, reviewing the Company’s tools and services regularly to ensure that it maximized value to its teams and customers. Ensured the Company teams met or exceeded all lead time, deployment frequency, mean time to restore, change-fail percentage, quality, and other metrics. Diego coordinated with other technology leaders to establish a best-of-breed methodology for delivering products and solutions to the Company and its customers and defined a culture that encouraged honest candor, transparency, and recognition.

Neuralys CorporationCo-Founder - Chief Product & Technology Officer

Oct. 2015 - Jan. 2021United States***** Acquired by Coalfire Systems Inc in January 2021 ***** As the Co-Founder and Chief Product & Technology Officer, Diego spearheaded the product vision and strategy for Neuralys, ensuring alignment with business objectives. He led the research & development team, driving the creation of a cutting-edge security platform through innovative software design and a well-defined product roadmap. Diego's responsibilities encompassed both product and technical leadership: Product Management: He identified and prioritized new features, conducted market research to maintain a competitive edge, and defined key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success. Technology Leadership: He oversaw system infrastructure, implemented quality assurance and data protection processes, and communicated technology strategies to stakeholders. Diego's unique blend of product and technical expertise enabled him to bridge the gap between business goals and technological capabilities, ultimately contributing to Neuralys' successful acquisition.

PwCAppSec Engagement Manager

Jun. 2018 - Aug. 2020United States*** Contractor to Prediktive for PwC USA *** In charge of managing all Application Security activities across different teams within the firm, coordinating pentest and source code reviews along with technology reviews for around 4k applications.

ESETHead Of Professional Services

Jun. 2014 - Dec. 2018United StatesAs Head of Professional Services at ESET, I was contracted to create, from scratch, the professional security services unit leveraging the existing and recognized research laboratory. As part of this project, I created "ESET Intelligence Labs" sub-brand, processes, and technical documentation for a set of 10 brand new services. I was in charge of hiring new consultants, training them, and operating the services back-back to provide an extensive knowledge-transfer enabling them to continue with the operations right after my contract's ending.

Cyber 51 Intelligence CorporationChief Technology Officer

Apr. 2014 - Nov. 2017ArgentinaCyber 51 Intel (Cyber 51 Argentina SRL) was a spin-off of the original Cyber 51. In 2017, the operations were acquired by Neuralys Corporation. As Technical Director at Cyber 51 Intel, I was leading all security operations serving LATAM and United States markets. I was also responsible for the Technological Vision of the company and part of the company's global management. Under my direction, the company provided Next-Gen Cybersecurity services like Penetration Testing Services, Web Application Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments & IT Security Consulting.

Cyber 51 LLCChief Technology Officer

Dec. 2009 - Dec. 2014United StatesCo-founder and Technical Director in charge of all cybersecurity services ranging from standard penetration tests to advance cybersecurity intelligence services

Level 3 CommunicationsRegional Professional Security Services Manager

Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2013Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOffering a strategic guidance in security risk management area, being resposible for the delivery and operations of regional security professional services. Responsible for: New technologies selection New services development Creation of policies, procedures and guidelines for PS Area Delivery of Professional Services to the customers (operations) --> Penetration tests --> Vulnerability Assessments --> Web Application Penetration Tests --> Gap ISO 27001 --> Security Awareness Training pre-sales and sales teams in Professional Services

OverCubes SaChief Technology Officer

Jun. 2009 - Feb. 2012ArgentinaIn charge of product development and engineering

Laboratorio GramonNetwork & Security Administrator

Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2006Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDesign, Implementation and administration of: Secure Systems (DNS servers. Application servers, etc.) Wireless security implementation and administration Network administration Access Control lists (File sharing and application server) Firewall Juniper administration (ACL, services, screening) Internal Vulnerability Assessments Patch management Security Solutions (anti-spam appliances, anti-virus solutions, etc) Creation & Maintenance of the company Security Policy Confection of reports to management about security and network issues.

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