Robert Haney
About Robert Haney
Robert Haney serves as the Manager, PCI-DSS, Technical Lead at Focal Point Data Risk, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in secure application architecture and has held various roles in the technology and aviation sectors.
Current Role at Focal Point Data Risk
Robert Haney serves as the Manager, PCI-DSS, Technical Lead at Focal Point Data Risk. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's focus on payment card industry data security standards. His role involves overseeing compliance initiatives and leading technical projects related to PCI-DSS. Haney's expertise supports the company's mission to enhance data security and risk management for clients.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity and Engineering
Prior to his current position, Robert Haney worked as a Senior Consultant at Focal Point Data Risk from 2017 to 2019. He also served as a Software Security Consultant at Synopsys Inc from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on secure application architecture and penetration testing for third-party cloud providers. His earlier experience includes a three-year tenure as a Propulsion Co-op at Delta Air Lines and a summer internship at Control Southern in 2015.
Education and Academic Background
Robert Haney earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He attended the institution from 2012 to 2017, where he developed a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices relevant to his current roles in cybersecurity and technical leadership.
Involvement in Secure Application Architecture
Haney has been involved in secure application architecture specifically for medical devices. His work includes performing threat modeling and secure application design for industrial control systems. These efforts contribute to enhancing the security and reliability of critical systems in healthcare and industrial environments.