Eugene Silas
Technology Executive | Cyber Security & Digital Risk | Enterprise Architecture & Governance | Zero Trust Strategy | Transforming Risk into Resilience for Critical Infrastructure & Regulated Enterprise
- Role
- Director Cyber Security Digital Risk at United Airlines
- Location
- Carmel, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eugene Silas
Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution. It represents the wise choice of many alternatives.”— William A. FosterThis defines how I lead.I operate on a simple principle: deliver impact and make a difference. That means building teams that execute with precision, designing systems that scale securely, and making complexity manageable across both technology and culture.My leadership is grounded in five focus areas:• UNLOCK VALUE – Reframe constraints into opportunities for innovation and measurable progress• DRIVE CLARITY – Align architecture and delivery to what the business actually needs• ELEVATE TALENT – Build high-performance teams where people are trusted and accountable• COMMUNICATE WITH PRECISION – Translate risk and complexity across engineering, product, and executive teams• LEAD WITH ACTION – Move decisively and deliver with consistencyI’m a lifelong learner and teacher. I’m comfortable mentoring engineers, partnering with business leaders, or briefing the board. I believe clarity and context are among the most powerful tools a leader can offer.And I believe you get what you tolerate—so I lead by setting the standard, not just enforcing it.STRATEGIC & TECHNICAL DOMAINS• Executive Leadership & Culture• Cyber Risk & Governance• Enterprise Security Architecture• Cloud Security• Zero Trust Strategy & Execution• Identity & Access Management (IAM/PAM)• Security Operations & Engineering• Secure Access & Edge• Application & Software Supply Chain Security• Data Protection & Resilience• Operational Technology (OT) Security
Experience
Director Cyber Security Digital Risk
Feb 2018 — Present
Education
American Military University
Master of Business Administration
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering // Philosophy
American Military University
Master of Arts - MA, Intelligence Studies – Concentration in Cyber
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