Chris Honaker — Director of Engineering
Cybersecurity executive and strategic security leader with 20+ years of experience building, scaling, and transforming enterprise security programs across publicly traded SaaS and global technology organizations. Proven track record of defining and executing multi-year security strategy, leading global security organizations, and aligning cybersecurity initiatives with enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, and business growth objectives. Trusted advisor to C-level executives, providing regular briefings on risk posture, program maturity, and strategic initiatives. Experienced in leading product security, cloud security architecture, vulnerability management, and offensive security programs supporting multi-cloud SaaS platforms serving millions of users and over $1B in annual revenue. Recognized for building high-performing security organizations, strengthening enterprise resilience, enabling secure product innovation, and partnering with customers and executive stakeholders to drive trust and business enablement.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Executive with extensive experience in SaaS and enterprise security.
Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
Experience: 26 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Security Management
Career Highlights
- 20+ years of experience in enterprise security programs.
- Trusted advisor to C-level executives on risk and strategy.
- Proven track record in building high-performing security teams.
Work Experience
Alteryx
Sr. Director, Information Security (3 yrs 7 mos)
Director of Product Security and Architecture (1 yr 3 mos)
Rubrik, Inc.
Sr. Manager, Information Security (1 yr 10 mos)
Palo Alto Networks
Principal Product Security Architect (2 yrs)
Xero
Product Security Officer - People & Payments (9 mos)
Intuit
Staff Software Engineer, Security Research and Development (1 yr 6 mos)
Lynx Software Technologies (formerly LynuxWorks)
Security / Solution Specialist (1 yr)
Objective Interface Systems, Inc.
Sr Product Engineer (3 yrs 1 mo)
TechnoTropic LLC
President (3 yrs 11 mos)
Hondros College
Software Architect (4 yrs)
Capital University
Web Developer/Student Supervisor (3 yrs 7 mos)
Education
Masters of Information Technology at Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Capital University