Philip Tm Pearson
About Philip Tm Pearson
Philip Tm Pearson serves as the Field Chief Information Security Officer at Aqua Security, where he leads the integration of security into the development lifecycle and provides expert guidance on cybersecurity. With a diverse background in security consulting and technical roles, he has held positions at various organizations including Raz-Lee Security, Contino, and Barclays.
Current Role at Aqua Security
Philip Tm Pearson serves as the Field Chief Information Security Officer at Aqua Security, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he provides expert guidance on cybersecurity trends, threats, and risk management strategies to C-suite executives. His leadership focuses on integrating security into the development lifecycle, which significantly reduces vulnerabilities and enhances product security. He champions the implementation of advanced security tools and practices, improving detection capabilities and incident response across client infrastructures.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current role, Philip held various positions in the cybersecurity field. He worked at Raz-Lee Security as a Security Consultant from 2013 to 2014, and at Contino as a Senior Technical Principal from 2018 to 2021. His experience also includes serving as Chief Information Security Officer at APSU Inc. from 2014 to 2017 and at iTech Solutions from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he consulted for Barclays as a Security Consultant CISO/Cloud from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Philip Tm Pearson has an extensive educational background in technology and business. He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he gained knowledge in various technological disciplines. He furthered his education at MIT Sloan Executive Education, focusing on Blockchain Technologies and Cryptocurrency from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he studied at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, where he specialized in Artificial Intelligence during the same period.
Early Career and Development
Philip's early career includes a diverse range of roles that laid the foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity. He served in HM Forces from 1983 to 1997, followed by positions at Notability Solutions as a Technical Business Analyst from 1999 to 2002, and at Vision Solutions as a Business Development Executive from 2002 to 2007. He also worked at Help/Systems, LLC in Security and Systems Management from 2007 to 2013, gaining significant experience in security management.