Charles Wilson, Csslp
About Charles Wilson, Csslp
Charles Wilson is a Technical Fellow in Cybersecurity Engineering with extensive experience in the field, currently working at Motional. He has held various engineering and leadership roles at companies such as Dräger, Dell, and Wireless Computing, and has contributed to significant cybersecurity initiatives and standards.
Current Role at Motional
Charles Wilson serves as a Technical Fellow in Cybersecurity Engineering at Motional, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing cybersecurity measures within the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. His responsibilities include overseeing cybersecurity strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Motional
Before his current role, Wilson worked at Motional in various capacities. He was a Principal Engineer in the Cybersecurity Development Lifecycle Practice from 2019 to 2022, followed by a position as Senior Principal Engineer from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to the development and implementation of cybersecurity protocols and practices.
Professional Background
Wilson has a diverse professional background in cybersecurity and software engineering. He previously held positions at Dräger as a Senior Architect and Senior Staff Software Engineer. His experience also includes roles at Dell, Wireless Computing, Inc., and Metrowerks, where he contributed to various engineering and cybersecurity initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Charles Wilson holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the same institution. His educational background is complemented by specialized knowledge in cybersecurity, software engineering, and computer architecture.
Contributions to Cybersecurity
Wilson has made significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity. He designed a secure decentralized multicast protocol for embedded devices and chaired the SAE J3254 committee focused on cybersecurity maturity models. Additionally, he has participated in the open-source community and developed a security development lifecycle for safety-critical cyber-physical systems.