Dani V.
About Dani V.
Dani V. is a Senior Account Executive at DefenseStorm, specializing in cybersecurity and compliance for financial institutions. With a background in risk management and extensive experience across various companies, Dani has developed expertise in addressing the unique challenges faced by banks, credit unions, and Fintechs.
Work at DefenseStorm
Dani V. serves as a Senior Account Executive at DefenseStorm, a position held since 2023. In this role, Dani focuses on addressing the specific cybersecurity, compliance, and fraud challenges encountered by banks, credit unions, and fintech companies. Dani utilizes expertise in the Threat Ready Active Compliance (TRAC) team, which provides co-managed support and operates continuously throughout the year.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Before joining DefenseStorm, Dani V. worked at Jamestown as a Risk Management professional from 2012 to 2015. This role involved managing various aspects of risk within the organization. Dani also held the position of Account Executive at Riskonnect, Inc. from 2015 to 2017, where responsibilities included client management and risk assessment.
Experience in Financial Institutions
Dani V. has significant experience in the financial sector, having worked as an Account Executive for Travelers, focusing on financial institutions from 2007 to 2009. Dani later joined Akamai Technologies as a Major Account Executive from 2018 to 2021, where the focus was on managing key accounts within the financial industry. Additionally, Dani served as a Strategic Account Executive at Everbridge from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Dani V. studied at Georgia State University, specifically at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Dani earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Risk Management & Insurance and Finance. This educational background supports the expertise in cybersecurity and risk management within the financial sector.
Collaboration with GRID Active
In the current role at DefenseStorm, Dani V. collaborates with GRID Active, an intelligent data engine designed to provide real-time access, analysis, and action on critical threat data for financial institutions. This partnership enhances the ability to address cybersecurity challenges effectively.