Michael Lyons
About Michael Lyons
Michael Lyons serves as the Director of Product Management at Devo, where he has contributed to the development of the UEBA solution and founded the SciSec Threat Research team. He has a background in software engineering with experience at IBM and holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University.
Current Role at Devo
Michael Lyons serves as the Director of Product Management at Devo, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees product strategy and development, focusing on enhancing the company's offerings in the cybersecurity domain. His leadership is instrumental in driving product initiatives and aligning them with customer needs.
Previous Experience at Devo
Before his current role, Michael worked as a Senior Product Manager at Devo from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he contributed to product development and management, helping to shape the direction of Devo's product line. He also founded the Devo SciSec Threat Research team, which focuses on delivering security content and developing new applications for the Devo platform.
Career at IBM
Michael Lyons has extensive experience at IBM, where he held various engineering roles from 2012 to 2018. He started as a Software Engineer in Poughkeepsie, New York, and progressed to positions such as Staff Software Engineer and Advisory Software Engineer. His work involved software development and product integration strategies, including assessments for Kognos and LogicHub acquisitions.
Education and Qualifications
Michael earned a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University, completing his studies in 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in the same field from Cornell, which he obtained in 2011. Additionally, he studied German Language at the German Saturday School, receiving a Certificate of Completion in 2006.
Product Development Achievements
At Devo, Michael developed and launched the UEBA solution, achieving over 16% customer adoption in its first year. He led initiatives to adopt Pendo, which aimed to improve usability, customer onboarding, and support ticket deflection, enhancing the overall customer experience with Devo's products.