Hal Kochiu
About Hal Kochiu
Hal Kochiu serves as the Senior Manager of Technical Security and Global Cybersecurity Engineering at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity and engineering roles at Northwestern Mutual prior to his current position.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Hal Kochiu has served as the Senior Manager of Technical Security and Global Cybersecurity Engineering at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2018. In this role, he leads a global cybersecurity engineering team that supports various divisions within the company. He plays a key role in driving the global information security strategy and strategic planning efforts. Additionally, he maintains a research regimen focused on emerging technologies to enhance the security posture of Spectrum Brands. His responsibilities include acting as a technical advisor and leader for implementing information security solutions across the organization.
Previous Experience at Northwestern Mutual
Prior to his current position, Hal Kochiu worked at Northwestern Mutual for several years in various roles. He served as the Leadership Competencies Manager from 2004 to the present, and held the position of Enterprise Automation Monitoring Manager from 2004 to 2011. He also worked as the Engineering Competency Center Assistant Director for one year from 2017 to 2018. His experience includes serving as the Infrastructure Delivery Manager and Assistant Director from 2011 to 2014, and as the Portfolio Infrastructure Delivery Manager and Assistant Director from 2014 to 2017. His tenure at Northwestern Mutual spanned nearly 15 years.
Education and Expertise
Hal Kochiu holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Management from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Management and Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity and technical security management.
Background
Hal Kochiu is based in Middleton, Wisconsin, United States. His career has been primarily focused on cybersecurity and technical security roles, with significant experience in managing teams and projects within large organizations. His work has involved strategic planning and the implementation of security solutions, reflecting his commitment to enhancing organizational security.