Alexander Aj Wold

About Alexander Aj Wold

Cybersecurity executive, builder, hacker, business owner, and investor. Leading and directing global cybersecurity at Monks, a technology and production agency, I oversee multiple teams across different regions and domains. My mission is to protect the company\'s data, assets, and reputation from various cyber threats and risks, while enabling innovation and creativity. I have over 17 years of experience in cybersecurity, spanning across diverse industries such as FinTech, entertainment, media, non-profits, healthcare, government, and technology.My core competencies include security leadership, security architecture, security engineering, security operations, risk assessment, DevSecOps, AI security, application security, cloud security, SSDLC, product security, physical security, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management. I sit on the board of directors of a non-profit that provides musical education. I have also obtained several certifications in security and technology. In addition, I have co-authored an e-book on cybersecurity for O\'Reilly, and co-edited the exam for the Certified SonicWALL Security Administrator. I am passionate about learning new technologies, staying ahead of the curve, and sharing my knowledge and insights with others. I am always looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow and contribute to the world.

Experience

1. Chief Development Officer (CDO)

   Gameshark Labs

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Where innovation meets nostalgia. At GameShark Labs, from the original creators of the GameShark, we\'re crafting the next wave of gaming experiences from the RetroShark to Vault, and the Complete Cheat Code Compendium, we\'re bringing legendary gaming products into the modern era. Leading all research, development, and innovation efforts.

Education

• University of Advancing Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Open Source Technologies

  2011 — 2014

• University of Denver

  Graduate School, Security Management

  2014 — 2015

• University of Advancing Technology

  Bachelor's Degree, Network Security

  2011 — 2014

Skills

• Tcp/Ip
• Troubleshooting
• Visio
• Linux
• Security
• Databases
• Unified Threat Management
• System Administration
• Nessus
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Penetration Testing
• Computer Security
• Representational State Transfer (Rest)
• Siem
• Network Security
• Computer Forensics
• Python
• Logrhythm
• Network Engineering
• Perl
• Java
• Arduino
• Ruby
• Security Information and Event Management (Siem)
• Vpn
• Windows Server
• Ipsec
• C++
• Technical Support
• Firewalls
• Kali Linux
• Centos
• Sonicwall
• Pci Dss
• Nmap
• Metasploit
• Networking
• Virtualbox
• Bash
• Ips