Tom Donahoe, Advisor

Professional Overview

Tom Donahoe is an experienced security and technology executive with a strong track record of driving innovation and enhancing security postures for leading organizations. As an Advisor at StageOne Ventures, he leverages his deep expertise in application and product security to support early-stage technology companies in building secure and scalable solutions.

Experience Summary

Current Role

As an Advisor at StageOne Ventures, Tom provides strategic guidance and hands-on support to help portfolio companies strengthen their security practices, develop secure product architectures, and implement robust security controls. He works closely with founders and engineering teams to identify and address potential vulnerabilities, enhance threat modeling, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Career Progression

Prior to his advisory role, Tom held several senior security leadership positions, including Head of Application/Product Security (Senior Director) at ServiceNow, where he led a team responsible for securing the company's industry-leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Before that, he served as Director of Application and Product Security at ServiceNow, Director of Secure Software Engineering at Axway, and CTO at T12 Systems. Tom's diverse background also includes roles in product management at Splunk and as a Senior Security Program Manager at Microsoft.

Academic Background

Tom holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Arizona, where he graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Application and product security

• Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)

• Security architecture and design

• Vulnerability management and threat modeling

• Regulatory compliance and industry standards

• Security program management and team leadership

Professional Impact

Throughout his career, Tom has made significant contributions to the security and technology industries. He has spearheaded the development of cutting-edge security solutions, implemented robust security controls to protect high-profile software platforms, and mentored numerous security professionals. Tom's expertise and thought leadership have been recognized by industry peers, and he is regularly invited to speak at leading security conferences and events.

Conclusion

With his extensive experience, deep technical knowledge, and proven track record of success, Tom Donahoe is a valuable asset to the companies he works with. As an Advisor at StageOne Ventures, he continues to drive positive change in the security landscape, empowering early-stage technology companies to build secure and resilient solutions that protect their customers and businesses.