Benjamin Godard
About Benjamin Godard
Benjamin Godard is the Director of Security Engineering at Spotnana, where he leads security initiatives with a focus on innovation. He has extensive experience in security engineering, having previously held positions at Microsoft, UiPath, and the National Security Agency.
Current Role at Spotnana
Benjamin Godard serves as the Director of Security Engineering at Spotnana since 2024. In this role, he leads initiatives focused on enhancing security practices and fostering innovation within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing security engineering efforts and ensuring the integrity of Spotnana's systems. Godard works remotely from Austin, Texas, and has been instrumental in shaping the company's security framework.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Godard has extensive experience at Microsoft, where he held multiple roles over a span of several years. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer on the HoloLens project from 2015 to 2017, contributing to UI framework development and full-stack debugging. He later served as a Senior Security Software Engineer on the Azure Red Team from 2017 to 2021, where he designed data pipelines and mixed reality clients for security telemetry. His tenure at Microsoft provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering and security practices.
Experience at UiPath
At UiPath, Benjamin Godard held the position of Senior Security Engineer in the Product Trust team from 2021 to 2022. He also served as Manager of Enterprise Security Architecture for a brief period in 2022. His work at UiPath focused on enhancing product security and ensuring the trustworthiness of the company's offerings. Godard's contributions during this time were significant in advancing the security posture of the organization.
Background in National Security Agency
Before his roles in the private sector, Godard worked at the National Security Agency (NSA) in various capacities. He served as a Global Network Vulnerability Analyst from 2010 to 2011 and as an Exploitation Analyst from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he worked as a System Security Designer from 2006 to 2008. His experience at the NSA provided him with a deep understanding of security vulnerabilities and the importance of robust security measures.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Godard holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 1999 to 2005. He later earned a Master of Science in Security Informatics from The Johns Hopkins University in 2008. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, equips him with expertise in ethical hacking, security architecture, and innovative security solutions.