Fernando Medrano
Deputy CISO
- Role
- Deputy CISO at Fastly
- Location
- Livermore, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Fernando Medrano
Strategic and collaborative cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience designing and scaling global security programs that enable innovation, reduce enterprise risk, and protect critical infrastructure. Proven success in aligning security with business objectives, presenting to boards, and advising public and private sector stakeholders. Adept at building and mentoring high-performance teams, leading cross-functional initiatives, and driving industry-leading compliance and risk strategies.
Experience
Deputy CISO
Aug 2023 — Present
Co-led security strategy development and execution with the CISO- Advised the CEO and board on top cyber risk domains and mitigation- Elevated Fastly’s brand as a security thought leader in industry forums- Built customer trust by presenting security program maturity and strategy- Partnered with engineering to drive initiatives reducing enterprise risk- Secured funding and resources through strategic planning and budgeting.
Education
Stanford University
Executive Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
Executive Leadership Certification
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science
2001 — 2005
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master’s Degree, Information Security
2005 — 2006
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