Avesta Hojjati, Chief Technology Officer
Professional Overview
Avesta Hojjati is a seasoned technology executive with over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity and digital identity management industries. As the Chief Technology Officer at SecurityScorecard, he is responsible for driving the company's technology strategy, leading the engineering team, and overseeing the development of innovative security solutions that empower organizations to mitigate cyber risks.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Technology Officer at SecurityScorecard, Avesta is responsible for aligning the company's technology roadmap with its strategic business objectives. Since joining the organization in December 2024, he has been instrumental in streamlining engineering processes, enhancing product capabilities, and fostering a culture of continuous innovation. Under his leadership, the engineering team has delivered several industry-leading features that have significantly improved SecurityScorecard's market position and customer satisfaction.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Avesta held various leadership positions at DigiCert, Inc., a leading provider of digital certificates and identity solutions. As the Vice President of Engineering and Head of Research & Development, he successfully led the development of cutting-edge security technologies, including the company's flagship certificate management platform and advanced identity solutions. He played a crucial role in driving the organization's research initiatives and collaborating with industry partners to shape the future of digital trust.
Avesta's earlier career includes roles as a security expert at SafeDefence, a cybersecurity consultancy, and as the CEO of Security7, a boutique security solutions provider. He has also contributed to the academic community as a visiting researcher at the University of Michigan and a teaching assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Academic Background
Avesta holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he specialized in network security and cryptography. His academic achievements include serving as a research assistant and contributing to various research projects focused on advancing the state of the art in cybersecurity and digital identity management.
Areas of Expertise
- Cybersecurity and digital identity management
- Software engineering and product development
- Technology strategy and roadmap planning
- Research and innovation in emerging security technologies
- Collaborative leadership and team building
Professional Impact
Avesta's expertise and leadership have been widely recognized in the industry. He has served on the Advisory Board of Rutgers University's Continuing Education program, the Technical Governance Board of the Sovrin Foundation, and as the Chair of the Technical Working Group at ID4me AISBL. Through these roles, he has contributed to the development of industry standards, best practices, and the advancement of digital trust initiatives.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, technical expertise, and visionary leadership, Avesta Hojjati is well-positioned to drive SecurityScorecard's continued growth and innovation in the cybersecurity space. As the Chief Technology Officer, he is committed to leveraging the power of technology to help organizations strengthen their security posture and mitigate the ever-evolving cyber threats.
