Paúl Santapau
About Paúl Santapau
Paúl Santapau is the Chief Technology Officer at IriusRisk, where he has worked since 2016, focusing on secure design practices in software development. He has a background in computer science and has held various roles in security and technology innovation across multiple organizations.
Current Role at IriusRisk
Paúl Santapau serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at IriusRisk, a position he has held since 2016. He is based in Huesca, Spain, and has played a significant role in promoting secure design practices within the software industry. His leadership has contributed to making secure design a standard practice in software applications at IriusRisk. Santapau has been instrumental in advancing the secure design methodology within the software development lifecycle, ensuring that security considerations are integrated from the outset of the development process.
Previous Experience at William Hill
Before joining IriusRisk, Paúl Santapau worked as a Security Architect at William Hill from 2014 to 2016 in Gibraltar. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing the security framework of the organization. His experience in this role contributed to his expertise in secure design and architecture, which he later applied in his current position.
Educational Background
Paúl Santapau studied Computer Science at University Jaume I, where he achieved a degree in Ingeniería from 2001 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Post-graduate degree in Security Management from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya in 2008. This educational foundation has equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in technology and security.
Career in Academia and Innovation
Santapau has an extensive background in academia and technology innovation. He worked as an Analyst-Programmer at Universitat Jaume I de Castellón from 2005 to 2008, focusing on cryptography and digital signature tools. He also served as a Technology Innovation Specialist at the same university from 2008 to 2014. Additionally, he was a Lecturer at Fundación Universitat Jaume I-Empresa (FUE-UJI) from 2007 to 2014, where he contributed to the education of future technology professionals.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his academic roles, Paúl Santapau co-founded Sofistic Telematic Security, S.L., where he served as Project Manager from 2007 to 2010. He later became the Head of the Innovation Department at the same company from 2010 to 2011. His entrepreneurial experience has provided him with insights into the practical applications of secure design in technology solutions.