John Whelan

Led product for the Synack Autonomous Red Agent (SARA), a priority product. Drove post-launch requirements, roadmap, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, marketing, sales, support, and account teams.

Provided thought leadership for cybersecurity and data privacy products for the Enterprise Security Group. Unified engineering, go-to-market, and operational units to deploy streamlined marketing for threat defense solutions.

Directed lifecycle strategy for the core posture product by designing scalable roadmaps aligned to identity protection goals. Unified engineering, go-to-market, and operational units to deploy streamlined threat defense solutions.

Spearheaded the creation and deployment of advanced code scanning tools, including Fast Application Security Testing, Software Composition Analysis, and Deep Static Application Security Testing. Oversaw comprehensive product lifecycle management for critical security capabilities.

Led product management organization encompassing Privacy, Security, Trust & Safety, and Global Regulatory Compliance teams. Collaborated with customers and industry specialists to capture insights and validate security capabilities.

Advanced core platform and flagship product modules, securing strategic alignment and sparking innovation across teams. Orchestrated technical product teams by defining roadmaps and ensuring quality throughout development cycles.

Championed the design and deployment of advanced security features, including the Security Center and Shield Platform Encryption. Guided a cross-functional team of engineers and product managers to achieve key business objectives.

Co-founded Proxito LLC, contributing to business strategy and product development.

Oversaw systems security, ensuring the protection of information systems and compliance with security policies.

Worked as a Security Engineer, focusing on security solutions and implementations.

Managed platform engineering efforts, ensuring robust and scalable infrastructure to support product development and delivery.

Served as Senior Product Manager and Security Engineer, contributing to product development and security initiatives.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from St. Joseph's College.