Eric White
Director, Security Program Management @Salesforce
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Security Program Management @Salesforce
San Francisco, CA, US
Director, Security Program Management for Data Encryption, Cryptography, Systems & Network Security, delivering enterprise programs that protect data and harden platform security.Program & Portfolio Leadership Led multiple enterprise security programs end-to-end (inception → delivery → transition/closure), with timelines ranging from 1 month to 2+ years, spanning teams, clouds, and acquired business units. Owned executive-ready communications: built and delivered reporting, program narratives, and decision materials tailored to different leadership needs and audiences. Implemented Agile operating mechanisms as a people leader (cadences, rituals, delivery metrics), driving improved delivery velocity and stronger customer/team alignment.Cryptography / Data Protection Focus Delivered programs supporting core security domains: Data Protection, Key Management, Network Security & PKI, Encryption In-Transit, Encryption At-Rest. Coordinated cryptographic operations such as online/offline cryptography ceremonies, and operational programs involving HSM platforms (Gemalto, Thales/Talus). Drove modernization and hardening initiatives including TLS 1.3 and related cryptography programs.Enterprise Security & Trust Initiatives Coordinated mitigation of system/service security vulnerabilities across multiple engineering teams to reduce risk and accelerate remediation. Led change management assessment and posture improvements across business units; promoted best practices for security cloud deployments. Managed deployment and upgrades of security technologies (e.g, Radware) in partnership with infrastructure/security stakeholders. Supported enterprise Trust & Safety initiatives, including evaluation of AI-related considerations and compliance readiness (including Digital Services Act (DSA) preparations). Lead global programs across Data Encryption, Cryptography, Systems & Network Security, and Trust & Safety for a multi-cloud SaaS environment.
EDUCATION
University of Houston
German Literature
The University of Texas at Austin
Electrical Engineering
Trailhead by Salesforce
Agentblazer Innovator, Artificial Intelligence
Trailhead by Salesforce
Agentforce Champion, Artificial Intelligence
ISACA
Certification, Certified Information Security Manager
SANS Technology Institute
SEC401
SKILLS
ABOUT ERIC WHITE
Executive-level Security Program Leader with 15+ years delivering global, high-scale programs across cryptography, data encryption, key management, network/security engineering, vulnerability remediation, and enterprise risk/compliance. Known for aligning Engineering, Product, Privacy, Legal, and Security leadership to deliver measurable outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments. Hands-on experience with incident management, RCA, change governance, and operational rigor—with deep exposure to AWS/GCP infrastructure and metrics-driven execution.Security & Program Leadership Highlights Led enterprise programs spanning encryption-in-transit / encryption-at-rest, PKI, TLS modernization, key ceremonies, and HSM operations. Drove cross-org execution across multiple clouds/business units and acquisitions; comfortable presenting to multiple leadership layers with tailored reporting. Improved delivery discipline via Agile operating cadence and metrics, increasing team velocity and stakeholder satisfaction over time. Managed complex portfolios with multi-month to multi-year timelines; proven governance across security risk, change management, and operational resilience.
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