Irving Mereau
About Irving Mereau
Irving Mereau serves as the Head of Customer Security Intelligence at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2018. With a background in digital forensics and extensive experience in customer security, he has worked in various roles across notable organizations including MasterCard and SWIFT.
Current Role at SWIFT
Irving Mereau serves as the Head of Customer Security Intelligence at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer security measures and intelligence. He is based in the Brussels Region, Belgium, where he leads initiatives to protect customer data and improve security protocols. His responsibilities include overseeing security intelligence operations and collaborating with various teams to address security challenges faced by customers.
Previous Experience at SWIFT
Prior to his current role, Irving Mereau worked at SWIFT for a decade in various capacities. He served as Lead Product Assurance & Certification from 2007 to 2017, where he was responsible for ensuring the quality and security of SWIFT's products. Additionally, he worked as an IT consultant from 2007 to 2011, contributing to IT solutions and strategies within the organization. His extensive experience at SWIFT has provided him with a deep understanding of the company's operations and security needs.
Experience at MasterCard
Irving Mereau worked at MasterCard as a Customer Implementation Engineer from 2004 to 2007. In this role, he was involved in implementing customer solutions and ensuring their effective integration with MasterCard's systems. This experience contributed to his expertise in customer-focused technology solutions and laid the groundwork for his later roles in security intelligence.
Educational Background
Irving Mereau has pursued extensive education in various fields related to technology and security. He studied at Delft University of Technology, where he focused on Solar Energy. He has also attended multiple institutions, including the University of Maryland College Park, where he has studied Hardware Security, Software Security, and Cryptography. Additionally, he has engaged in studies at Stanford University in Machine Learning and Cryptography, and at The University of Texas at Austin in Embedded Systems Development. His diverse educational background supports his expertise in digital forensics and security.
Expertise and Interests
Irving Mereau possesses expertise in digital forensics, which involves the recovery and investigation of materials found in digital devices. His passion for solving problems and assisting customers aligns with his role in customer security intelligence. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys a variety of hobbies, including triathlon, playing the piano, astronomy, reading, and walking his dog. He also engages in speaking events, sharing insights on customer security intelligence.