Brandon Santiago
About Brandon Santiago
Brandon Santiago is the Software Penetration Testing Lead at MassMutual in Boston, Massachusetts, with a background in cybersecurity and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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Brandon Santiago is the Software Penetration Testing Lead at MassMutual. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, he plays a key role in the company's cybersecurity efforts, leading penetration testing initiatives to ensure the robustness and security of their software systems.
Current Role at MassMutual
Currently, Brandon Santiago works at MassMutual in Boston, Massachusetts as the Software Penetration Testing Lead. In this role, he leads efforts to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the company's software systems, enhancing their overall security posture. He is responsible for developing and implementing security strategies and mentoring junior cybersecurity professionals within the organization.
Previous Positions
Before assuming his current role at MassMutual, Brandon held several significant positions. He worked as a Consultant in Cybersecurity at Sila Solutions Group from 2018 to 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Prior to that, he served as an Information Security Analyst at MassMutual Financial Group from 2016 to 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona, and as a Cyber Security Intern from 2015 to 2016 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Additionally, he was a Web Designer and Co-Lead Programmer for the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, and a Web Systems Intern at MassMutual in 2014.
Education and Background
Brandon Santiago studied at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he spent seven years at Sabis International Charter School, completing his high school education from 2005 to 2012. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in cybersecurity and IT.
Notable Achievements
Among his achievements, Brandon Santiago led a team that identified and mitigated critical vulnerabilities in MassMutual's software systems. He also developed a proprietary tool for automated security testing integrated into MassMutual's software development lifecycle. In 2022, he presented a workshop on advanced penetration testing techniques at a regional cybersecurity conference. Additionally, he contributed to a whitepaper on cybersecurity's future in financial services published by MassMutual's research division.