Michael Baldwin
About Michael Baldwin
Michael Baldwin is a Principal Solutions Architect at Recorded Future, specializing in cybersecurity and blockchain technologies. He has extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies, including Deep Instinct Inc., Dell, and Elastic, and holds advanced degrees in Information Systems.
Current Role at Recorded Future
Michael Baldwin serves as a Principal Solutions Architect at Recorded Future, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for crafting and delivering actionable intelligence services throughout the customer life cycle. His work spans various industries, including financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors. Baldwin operates remotely from the Greater Chicago Area.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity and Sales Engineering
Baldwin has extensive experience in cybersecurity and sales engineering. He worked as a Senior Security Solutions Architect at Elastic from 2019 to 2022, focusing on security solutions. Prior to that, he held positions at Deep Instinct Inc. and Endgame as a Sales Engineer and Senior Sales Engineer, respectively. His role at Chainalysis Inc. as a Senior Solutions Architect from 2022 to 2023 further solidified his expertise in cybersecurity solutions.
Educational Background
Michael Baldwin holds a Master's Degree in Information Systems with a specialization in Information Systems Security from Northwestern University, which he completed from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems with a minor in Business Telecommunications from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, attending from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, he studied Pre-Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for one year and obtained a Webmaster Certificate from Marquette University in 1997.
Expertise in Compliance Standards
Baldwin possesses expertise in various compliance standards essential for cybersecurity and data protection, including PCI, SOX, HIPAA, and FIPS. His knowledge in these areas supports his ability to deliver secure and compliant solutions across multiple industries, ensuring that organizations meet necessary regulatory requirements.
Focus on Cybersecurity and Blockchain Technologies
Michael Baldwin has a strong focus on integrating web applications via API, particularly within the cybersecurity domain. He has shown a keen interest in blockchain and crypto technologies, including decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This interest aligns with his professional focus on cybersecurity and blockchain forensics, contributing to his innovative approach in the field.