Diego Comas
About Diego Comas
Diego Comas serves as the Head of Security at Sourcegraph and has a diverse background in security engineering and management, with previous roles at companies like Thought Machine and Apple. He integrates security operations and governance into agile frameworks and has successfully directed security strategies for major tech platforms.
Current Role at Sourcegraph
Diego Comas serves as the Head of Security at Sourcegraph since 2021. In this role, he integrates security engineering, operations, and governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) into an agile framework. He reports directly to the CEO, contributing to security decision-making and strategy development. Comas has created a secure architecture for Sourcegraph Cloud utilizing Kubernetes and modern data architectures. He also directed the security strategies for a code intelligence platform that serves tech giants, financial institutions, and enterprises worldwide. Notably, he achieved the first SOC2 Type 2 audit for Sourcegraph in under eight months.
Previous Experience in Security Engineering
Before his current position, Diego Comas held various roles in security engineering. He worked at Thought Machine as Head of Security Engineering from 2018 to 2020, where he focused on enhancing security protocols. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Security Engineer at MessageBird for nine months in 2020. His experience also includes a role as Technical Lead - Cloud at Thought Machine from 2015 to 2018. Comas has managed a distributed security team across 20 countries, demonstrating his capability in overseeing complex security operations.
Career Background
Diego Comas has a diverse career background in technology and security. He began his professional journey at Apple Computer as an Apple Solutions Consultant from 2008 to 2010 in Barcelona. After that, he transitioned to Aqua Ray Barcelona as a Commercial Manager from 2010 to 2012. He later joined Solid Helm as Director from 2020 to 2023. His experience spans various roles that have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of security and technology.
Educational Background
Diego Comas studied at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, where he focused on Informática and achieved ETIG from 2004 to 2008. He also attended Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Additionally, he studied at IES Mediterranea. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in technology and security principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Investment and Membership at Cyber Club London
Since 2021, Diego Comas has been a member and investor at Cyber Club London. His involvement in this organization reflects his commitment to the security community and his interest in fostering innovation in the field. This role complements his professional responsibilities and enhances his engagement with industry developments.