Santiago Holley

About Santiago Holley

My \"Why\" and \"What I do\" As the Chief Technology Officer at QBRIC.ai, my mission is to revolutionize how organizations perceive and manage cybersecurity risk. We are dedicated to eliminating the guesswork from cybersecurity by making risk visible, measurable, and truly manageable, transforming it from a reactive technical concern into a strategic business advantage. My role as CTO is to bridge the persistent and perilous gap between business leadership and enterprise IT, translating complex technical threats into actionable business decisions with clear financial impact. With a distinguished background in cybersecurity leadership, Web3 technology (including quantum encryption and blockchain), and critical infrastructure protection, I lead the technological vision that ensures every security action directly ties to measurable business results. We believe in a \"Risk-First. Business-Aligned. Future-Focused.\" approach that integrates deep technical insights with strategic foresight.My leadership philosophy,\"People First. Mission Always. Integrity Throughout.\" guides our innovation and cultural development at QBRIC.ai. We aim to foster an environment where cyber risk is managed like any other predictable and controllable business expense, enabling board-ready reporting, executive clarity, and demonstrable ROI. Our goal is to inspire trust and demonstrate that our offering is \"truly, demonstrably 10x better\", ensuring our customers are not just secure, but strategically advantaged.

Experience

1. Senior Fellow

   Cyber Security Forum Initiative

   Jan 2025 — Present

Education

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate of Science - AS, Technology and Intelligence

  2016

• Stanford University

  Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies Program

  2021

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate's degree, Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant

• Stanford University

  Advanced Cybersecurity Program

  2022

• Stanford University

  Generative AI: Technology, Business, and Society Program

• Wharton Executive Education

  Chief Technology Officer Program

  2023 — 2024

Skills

• Military Operations
• Military
• Physical Therapy
• Orthopedic Rehabilitation
• Government
• Organizational Leadership
• Operational Planning
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Exercises
• Supervisory Skills
• Defense
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Intercultural Communication
• Process Improvement
• Security Clearance
• Healthcare Management
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Dod
• National Security
• Policy
• Team Building
• Problem Solving
• Translation
• Microsoft Office
• Force Protection
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Customer Service
• Cpr Certified
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Emergency Management