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Adrian Bettag

@adrianbettag

Cybersecurity leader focused on securing software and IT product supply chains through strategic, empathetic leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior leadership role where I can drive secure-by-design architecture, lead cross-functional teams, influence product security roadmaps, and align security with business goals.

I am a cybersecurity leader experienced in securing software and IT product supply chains through Secure-by-default enterprise architecture, threat modeling, architecture security, and risk management. I lead cross-functional international teams and align security initiatives with business priorities to minimize risk.

At SAP and IriusRisk I prioritized roadmaps, improved secure architecture review processes, and accelerated reviews by 35% while increasing user satisfaction by 64%. I defined multi-year operational strategy, managed teams across North America, and maintained exceptional employee Net Promoter Scores.

I hold an M.Sc. in Computer Science (Cybersecurity Engineering) and multiple industry certifications (including CISSP and CISA). I combine hands-on technical skills (Python, Java, threat modeling, vulnerability management) with empathetic people development and cross-department collaboration to deliver secure, business-aligned outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Security Research

Current

IriusRisk

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Lead a cross-functional international team of security and software engineers and prioritize AI-enabled product content roadmap to improve cybersecurity content quality and standards. Developed AI-based content quality framework and ensured alignment with industry risk management mappings.

Product Roadmapping Threat Modeling Team Leadership Risk Management

Head of Defensive Architecture Enablement NA

SAP

Apr 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Managed a team of 10 security architects across North America, defined a five-year secure architecture review strategy, and overhauled review processes to accelerate reviews by 35% while raising user satisfaction by 64%. Maintained employee Net Promoter Score of 92–100%.

Security Architecture Team Management Process Improvement Threat Modeling Vulnerability Management Performance Management

Senior Security Architect

SAP

Dec 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Provided technical leadership for security initiatives, performed risk analyses to guide secure business decisions, and ensured designs met architectural and application security measures. Contributed to threat modeling and AI/ML policy procedures.

Threat Modeling Risk Analysis Security Architecture Vulnerability Management AI ML Security Technical Leadership IT Risk Management

Head of IT Security

BDO

Dec 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 4 months)

Oversaw IT security measures and cross-team collaboration with IT and business departments, introduced process workflow software and training, and provided external consulting on GDPR and data protection as Data Protection Officer.

IT Security Compliance GDPR Cross Functional Collaboration IT Audit

DualStudy & Technical Pre-Sales Consultant

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Sep 2013 - Nov 2017 (4 years 2 months)

Conducted customer workshops and designed data center solutions to meet workload requirements, and created technical documentation to support sales engagements across multiple European locations.

Technical Documentation Solution Architecture Sales Support Stakeholder Engagement