Bo Layer
About Bo Layer
Bo Layer serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Terasynth, where he oversees security, infrastructure, and data management for the company's flagship product. He has held various technical roles in organizations such as Shape Security, Apple, and the Army National Guard, accumulating extensive experience in cybersecurity and operations.
Work at Terasynth
Bo Layer currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Terasynth, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the security, infrastructure, and data management of Terasynth's flagship product, TWS, and the AI entity Anya. Prior to this, he briefly held the roles of Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Business Development at Terasynth in 2023. His work is conducted remotely from Salt Lake City, Utah.
Previous Experience at Shape Security
Bo Layer worked at Shape Security in various capacities from 2016 to 2020. He served as a Security Operations Analyst for one year, followed by a role as a Senior Data Scientist for eight months. Additionally, he worked as a Threat Intelligence Analyst for eleven months. His time at Shape Security was spent in locations such as Mountain View, California, and Santa Clara, California.
Background in Military and Technical Operations
Bo Layer has a background in military service with the Army National Guard, where he served as a Network Operations Technician and Satellite Communications Technician from 2006 to 2011. He was deployed in multiple war zones, including Iraq and Afghanistan, where he directed programs related to communications encryption for the NSA. His military experience includes roles as Technical Operations Lead and Technical Operations Technician.
Education and Expertise
Bo Layer possesses extensive expertise in technology and security operations, supported by his experience in various technical roles across multiple organizations. He has worked as a Sales Engineer at Obsidian Security and as a Technical Program Manager for Security Incident Response at Autodesk. His diverse skill set includes data management, security infrastructure, and threat intelligence.
Achievements and Honors
Throughout his career, Bo Layer has received multiple honors and certifications, including the Army Commendation Medal and the President's Achievement Award. These recognitions reflect his contributions and performance in both military and civilian roles, particularly in technical operations and security management.