Laurel Fielding

About Laurel Fielding

I am a dynamic and forward-thinking technologist known for my ability to lead high-performing teams and drive successful SaaS products to market in the commercial, Federal and non-profit sectors. I deliver tangible results by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and agile methodologies to foster innovation and develop groundbreaking solutions. With a strategic mindset and a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, I excel in executive strategy and planning.One of my greatest strengths lies in mentorship and leadership, as I am passionate about inspiring and cultivating top talent within my teams. I promote collaboration and propel business growth through effective business development and contract negotiations. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a keen business acumen and a proven track record in identifying growth opportunities and nurturing talent through mentorship.In information security, I play a vital role in shaping an organization\'s strategy and operations. My expertise lies in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Additionally, I excel in building and nurturing relationships with external stakeholders, contributing to developing a robust talent pipeline that adds organizational and cultural value.As an agile technology and software development leader, I align strategy development and execution with the company’s overarching business goals. I stay current on emerging technologies, carefully evaluating their potential impact, and making strategic decisions regarding their adoption. I ensure efficient processes and methodologies are implemented throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. I create the conditions necessary for success by fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.Effective collaboration is key to my approach, and I work closely with various stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and business unit leaders. I employ a consultative approach to ensure alignment and understanding of technology-related initiatives. I am skilled at communicating technical strategies, progress, and challenges to both C-Suite leadership and non-technical audiences, facilitating clear and effective communication across all levels of the o••••••••@gmail.comlaurelfieldingIT.com

Experience

1. Vice President of Software Engineering

   Codehunter

   Jan 2023 — Present · McLean, VA, US

   Planned and orchestrated a strategic course correction of global engineering resources to rapidly meet investor objectives within 90 days successfully exiting a $2m contract while increasing feature velocity simultaneously.• Built and mentored high-performing teams to plan and execute the generation of large malware and benign datasets, enabling rapid proof or disproof of R&D hypotheses. By fostering a collaborative, high-energy environment, the teams successfully leveraged generative AI to predict emerging malware threats, advancing our competitive edge in cybersecurity.• Identified and resolved a previously hidden 50% error rate across 30+ microservices, reducing it to just 2% by engineering a robust error reporting and fault-tolerant architecture—boosting customer trust in pre-sales demos and enhancing sales performance.• Developed a cyclometric code complexity machine learning algorithm to accurately predict static code control flow CPU processing time with two interns in three months which prior teams had spent years trying to solve by assembling the right team, fostering collaborative autonomy and rapid trial and error prototyping

Education

• University of Mary Washington

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Philosophy

• George Mason University

  Master of Science - MS, Software Engineering