Professional Summary
Alejandro Villegas is an accomplished security executive with over 15 years of experience in the technology industry. As the Vice President of Product Security at GoDaddy, he is responsible for leading the company's security strategy and initiatives to protect its products, services, and customer data.
Professional Experience
Vice President, Product Security | GoDaddy (2022 - Present)
- Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive security programs to safeguard GoDaddy's products and customer information
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams to integrate security best practices throughout the product lifecycle
- Drive the adoption of cutting-edge security technologies and methodologies to proactively identify and mitigate risks
- Represent GoDaddy's security posture to customers, partners, and industry stakeholders
Security Engineering Leader | Amazon (2016 - 2022)
- Led a team of security engineers responsible for securing Amazon's cloud-based services and applications
- Designed and implemented security controls, processes, and automation to enhance the overall security posture
- Contributed to the development of innovative security solutions that increased the resilience of Amazon's infrastructure
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex security challenges and ensure compliance with industry standards
Security Engineering Leader | Microsoft (2011 - 2016)
- Managed a team of security professionals responsible for securing Microsoft's enterprise software and services
- Developed and executed security strategies to protect against evolving threats and vulnerabilities
- Participated in the design and implementation of security features for Microsoft's flagship products
- Provided subject matter expertise and guidance to product teams on security best practices
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Areas of Expertise
- Product and application security
- Cloud security architecture and implementation
- Security program management and governance
- Vulnerability management and incident response
- Compliance and regulatory requirements
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Professional Impact
Alejandro has a proven track record of driving security excellence and innovation in the technology industry. His leadership and expertise have helped organizations like Amazon, Microsoft, and now GoDaddy to strengthen their security posture and protect their customers from evolving cyber threats. Alejandro's passion for security, combined with his deep technical and business acumen, makes him a valuable asset in the rapidly changing landscape of cybersecurity.
