Reddit, Inc.

Leading Reddit's software security team which focuses on AppSec, ProdSec, and a secure by default developer experience.

Head of Software Security

I'm designing and implementing security systems into all facets of Reddit's business. Protecting our company's employees and our website's users is my team's main focus.

Principal Security Architect

Aviso Ventures

Limited Partner

Bank of America

A senior security leader responsible for a large team, focused on Infrastructure Security Testing.
Responsibilities have included:

Management of our Vulnerability Scanning program continuously scanning millions of endpoints and thousands of web applications,
Enterprise Remediation Governance - partnering with our infrastructure owners to remediate vulnerabilities within given SLAs,
Management of our baseline compliance monitoring program, and
Management of our Internet Hygiene and perimeter analysis.

Previously led our cloud, container, and DevOps security programs for a hybrid, multi-cloud architecture.

SVP, Sr Security Manager, Cyber Security Defense

If it's a Cloud, Containerization, or DevOps initiative it's on my desk.

My job to work with all security control owners to operationalize their control in all major public cloud providers and Kubernetes or OpenShift environments.

SVP, Cyber Security Technology - Cloud Security Architect

Liquidmatrix Security Digest

- Write articles about current events in the security world and my personal take on them.
- Host a weekly podcast about current events in the security industry.

Writer & Podcast Co-Host

Goldman Sachs

- One of 3 CISOs of consumer facing divisions at Goldman. (Honest Dollar, Marcus, and GS Bank)

Vice President

Honest Dollar

Acting CISO, built an Information Security program from the ground up at a Financial Tech startup.
- Build secure SDLC, testing, and monitoring around a FinTech application running in Google Cloud on Kubernetes hosting a ReactJS, Go, iOS/Android application and backend financial connections.
- Manage creation and maintenance of policies
- Prove secure foundations during acquisition due diligence by Goldman Sachs

Head of Security [ Acquired by Goldman Sachs NYSE: GS ]

WhiteHat Security

Transitioned out of people management for my last stint at WhiteHat and really focused on industry leadership, sales enablement, content creation, partnership building, and new product launches.

This includes but is not limited to:
- Remediation Assistance & Guidance
- Secure Development Training
- Risk Based Vulnerability Prioritization
- SDLC Architecture Review
- AppSec Program Building
- Asset Discovery

Launched and co-hosted a weekly video podcast, entitled HackerKast, with the Founder of WhiteHat Security, Jeremiah Grossman, and VP of WhiteHat Labs, Robert "RSnake" Hansen.

Director, Security Services & Research

Started and built Whitehat’s first satellite office - focusing on hiring dozens of new security engineers in Houston while maintaining the Silicon Valley SaaS startup culture. Took the team from 0-65+

Hired, trained, and managed the team and helped handle WhiteHat’s exploding customer base which went from a few hundred websites to tens of thousands during this period.

Launched our new product lines beyond our bread and butter web app security testing which included Static Code Analysis and other early development lifecycle integrations to better address the DevOps movement.

Acting figurehead representing WhiteHat Security at many local and national security events presenting on his technical security research as well as emerging threats and trends in the web application security field. (mattjay.github.io/talks)

Sr. Manager, Threat Research Center

- Lead a team of application security testers and engineers

Threat Research Center Supervisor

Web Application penetration tester for the Threat Research Center at WhiteHat Security responsible for identification of security vulnerabilities across tens of thousands of web applications.

Application Security Specialist

San Jose State University

- Taught the web application security section of a undergraduate level class on information security.

Instructor

Adelphi University

- Taught the web application security section of a undergraduate senior seminar on information security.

VerSprite, LLC

Security Consultant

Over the last two decades, I’ve helped make hundreds of organizations more secure.

My mission is to leave the Internet a more secure place than I found it.

I’m helping organizations handle billions of users' information securely and increasing brand’s trust among their customers.

I’m currently the Security Architect of Reddit.

My portfolio:

→ I’m the security architect of Reddit where I help design security into all facets of the business for the 4th largest social network in the US and a top 20 most visited website globally
→ I teach company’s how to protect against cyber attacks and save tens of millions of dollars in losses.
→ I coach entrepreneurs and CISOs that need help with infrastructure, application, cloud, and security policies.
→ I advise early-stage companies in cyber security best practices and help pass technical due diligence from investors and potential acquirers.
→ I invest in early-stage private technology companies focusing on cybersecurity, software infrastructure, employee productivity, and B2B/SaaS.
→ I volunteer for a selection of non-profits who’s missions I connect with who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford technical and specifically security consulting services..

My results:

→ 50,000k+ applications with less vulnerabilities than when I found them
→ 1B+ users data security reliant on systems I designed or secured
→ $100M+ of startup exits using my security due diligence
→ 0 advertisements or cold calls
→ 100% due diligence success rate

If you want to work with me, get in touch:

Email: mattjohansen@proton.me
Twitter: @mattjay

Matt Johansen

Vericast

Account Executive

StackHawk

Enterprise Account Executive

Opsera

Enterprise Account Director

Copado

-Closed the most revenue and new logos of FINs reps hired in 2021
-Closed the 4th most revenue and new logos of all reps hired in 2021

Account Executive - Financial Services

Finn AI

As the 1st Account Executive in the US at Finn AI I navigated the approach on to develop new customer relationships during the height of the pandemic. I worked with leadership to streamline this approach, which led to my landing a financial services client in the shortest sales cycle in company history. Finally, I was able to establish long lasting relationships with a range of professionals at Finn AI that influenced team comradery and improved morale.

Selected Accomplishments:

-Secured $1.5M in sales pipeline by developing cold relationships without any demand generation infrastructure
-Pioneered a customer development framework to aid marketing position and provide a streamlined approach to landing clients

MANTL

As the first & sole Enterprise Account Executive during my time at MANTL, I built pipeline by cold calling and representing MANTL’s product at conferences across the U.S. I overcame highly competitive sales cycles to land 2 new logos in my first 6 months.

Temenos

I was hired as the 12th North American employee and first SDR at Avoka to build a global Sales Development team & program. I was fortunate to grow alongside the company and perfect many of the technical communication skills I still use to this day. Avoka was acquired by Temenos in December 2018.

Select Achievements Include:
-Grew the SDR team’s global pipeline contribution by 12x
- Lead the SDR team to achieve 124% over goal FY19
-Performed above 100% capacity for the individual contributor goal for 3 consecutive years
-Pioneered the company’s go-to-market strategy as they pivoted to becoming a true FinTech player

Global Sales Development & Inside Sales Manager

Confio Software

I was lucky to land at Confio Software and establish my initial career experience with early-stage startups. I started as an inbound SDR, but was called on by leadership to develop a scalable outbound process. With direct process training from the authors of Predictable Revenue and innovative messaging I was able to make Confio's outbound program a success. My time at Confio came to an end following the SolarWinds acquisition.

Select Achievements Include:

-Achieved 121% quota attainment in 2013
-Achieved 90% quota attainment in 2012
-Earned 1st place in SDR revenue contest with $179k in new business and $296k overall

Senior Sales Development Representative

Larry's Boot Fitting

Sales Associate & Ski Boot Fitter (seasonal)

CU Biodiesel

Director of Outreach

I’ve spent a large portion of my career as a SaaS Account Executive with a simple focus of building and leading effective teams, filling pipelines, and developing relationships with clients through a consultative, educational-based Challenger approach.

As a backcountry skier, sometimes my life depends on making the best decisions with the best data I can get. Buying enterprise SaaS might not be as dangerous, but decisionmaking is constrained by the volatility of the current environment & today’s pace of innovation. That’s why modern buyers need sellers that can help them navigate the complexities of their SaaS needs and their own organization’s buying process - which is where I come in. 

I close deals by developing clear and concise messaging, counseling my teams on how to best align our offerings to address the value our clients are seeking, and helping those clients navigate their own buying journey.

When I’m not head down in my work, I enjoy my time skiing and seeing live music.

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

SaaS Startups | Global Sales Leadership | Closing Enterprise Deals | Negotiations | Outbound & Inbound Process | Stakeholder Communications | Presentations | Proactive Sales Coaching, Training, & Mentorship | Challenger Selling | MEDDIC | Account Development, Management, & Direction | Genuine, Open, & Transparent Communication | Empowerment & Loyalty Among Versatile Teams


𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 

My focus is bridging the gap of technical knowledge and stakeholder communication to help early-stage startups grow sales pipelines and revenues

Selected milestones include:

✅  #1 FINs AE hired in 2021 for ACV and new logos
✅ 12x’ed the SDR team’s global pipeline contribution in just 3 years ($2.39M → $30.9M)
✅ Earned 1st place in SDR revenue context with $179k in new business and $296k overall

𝗟𝗘𝗧'𝗦 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞

I wholeheartedly enjoy finding creative ways to optimize standstill sales pipelines that lead to long-last success for early-stage startups. I enjoy working with professionals who aren’t afraid to push the pace, crushing their quotas, share a laugh, and communicate transparently.

💡 Are you frustrated with the common pipeline building methods that don’t seem to work when it comes to SaaS startups?

💡 Are you interested in finding the right sales leader to navigate global relationships and establish effective communication internally & with stakeholders?

💡 Want to get on the path to optimizing your current sales processes and bridging the technical knowledge gap?

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