Massimiliano Gori
About Massimiliano Gori
Massimiliano Gori is a Staff Product Manager at Canonical, where he manages the cloud native suite of products. He has a background in cybersecurity and product management, having previously held positions at Angel Company, Accenture, PwC, and Okta, Inc.
Work at Canonical
Massimiliano Gori has been serving as a Staff Product Manager at Canonical since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing Canonical's cloud native suite of products, which includes Juju, Jaas, the Canonical Identity Platform, and the Canonical Observability Platform. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and integration of these products within the open source ecosystem.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current role, Massimiliano Gori worked as Chief Technology Officer at Angel Company, a cybersecurity startup, from 2019 to 2021. He also held positions at PwC as a Cybersecurity Manager from 2015 to 2017 and at Accenture as a Cybersecurity Architect from 2014 to 2015. His experience in cybersecurity spans several years and includes roles that emphasize the development and management of security solutions.
Education and Expertise
Massimiliano Gori holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Management from Imperial College London in 2013. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) and a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Bari, completed between 2007 and 2012.
Background in Software Development
Before his roles in cybersecurity, Massimiliano Gori worked as a self-employed Penetration Tester and Software Developer from 2009 to 2013. He also gained experience as a Product Manager at Okta, Inc. for a brief period in 2018. His background in software development complements his expertise in cybersecurity and product management.
Focus on Open Source and Engineering Teams
Massimiliano Gori has a strong enthusiasm for open source software, particularly in the context of enterprise software products. He is passionate about developing engineering teams in the field of cybersecurity and enterprise software, emphasizing the application of new technologies to legacy industrial sectors.