Mikael Vinding

Chief Information Security Officer @ AP Technology | CISSP, CCSP, CISM

San Diego, CA, United States

Details

Education: Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate

Cybersecurity

Stanford University School of Engineering

2021 : 2022

Masters

Computer Science / Business

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

1990 : 1995

Highschool

Math/Chem

Borupgaard Amtsgymnasium

1987 : 1990

Experience: CISO/CIO. Security policy design and implementation. Security operations control planning, procurement and deployment. Responsible for all IT, hardware, networking, software tools and services. Vendor IT security assessment management / GRC.

2020 : Present

AP Technology

Chief Information Security Officer

Sonisto is creating a unique platform for composers and other creatives allowing on-demand access to critical tools and plugins while reducing downtime through having an always ready environment.

2013 :

SONISTO

Advisory Board Member

Direct manager for Engineering and Support Departments.

Product manager and primary responsible for enterprise/b2b financial software and mobile electronic payments product, including competitive analysis, pricing strategy, feature prioritization and interoperability with payment networks.

2015 : 2020

AP Technology

Chief Technology Officer

Responsible for conceptualizing and development of mobile payments app.

2014 : 2014

AP Technology

Mobile and Web Strategy Consultant

Special consultant on innovation projects including multiple e-commerce development projects, management of outsourced development, software development vendor selection and IT resource management.

2013 : 2014

Aurora Lighting

Innovation / Cloud Consulting

Company: AP Technology

Years of Experience: 25

Spoken Language: Danish, English, Spanish

Skills

Business Development, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Consulting, Cybersecurity, Development Management, Digital Media, Enterprise Software, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Integration, International Business, International Business Experience, International Sales, Management, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Applications, Mobile Communications, Mobile Devices, Mobile Technology, Music Industry, Networking, Network Security, New Business Development, Outsourcing, Product Management, Project Management, Risk Management, SaaS, Social Media, Social Networking, Solution Architecture, Start-ups, Strategic Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Telco, Telecommunications, Venture Capital, Web 2.0, Wireless

About

As the Chief Information Security Officer at AP Technology, I have over 25 years of experience in building and leading teams, products, and solutions in telecommunications, FinTech, international business, and social applications. I have founded multiple startups from ideation to execution and funding, and have worked with global companies and local startups across different domains and markets.

My core competencies include cybersecurity policy design and implementation, security operations control planning, procurement, and deployment, IT management and vendor assessment, enterprise and mobile software product management, and innovation and cloud consulting. I hold several certifications in cybersecurity, including CISSP, CISM, and CCSP. I consider myself a lifelong learner, am a private aircraft pilot and speak multiple languages. I am passionate about creating and delivering secure, reliable, and innovative solutions that empower customers and businesses.