Security Champion Program

Overview

Designed and launched a Secure Code Champion Program to embed security expertise within development teams. Recruited and trained engineering representatives across business units, providing hands-on labs, workshops, and threat modeling exercises. Equipped champions with curated resources, tooling access, and direct security team support to scale secure coding practices. Integrated the program into agile ceremonies and CI/CD workflows to make security part of everyday development.

Role

Director and lead trainer responsible for curriculum design and enablement.

Impact

Expanded security coverage without needing to scale the core security team substantially. Improved early vulnerability detection in code reviews and pipelines, reduced repeat coding errors across teams, and fostered a culture of security ownership. Increased developer satisfaction and productivity by providing enablement instead of gatekeeping.

Technologies, Frameworks, and Artifacts

• OWASP SAMM
• Secure SDLC practices
• Hands-on training platforms
• CI/CD security tooling (SAST, SCA, IaC scanning)