Connor Mc Kinnon
About Connor Mc Kinnon
Connor Mc Kinnon is the Senior Manager of Security at Wealthsimple, with a background in cybersecurity and software development.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Connor Mc Kinnon is currently serving as the Senior Manager, Security at Wealthsimple since 2023. His role primarily focuses on leading security initiatives, enhancing security measures, and overseeing the security team to protect organizational and client data.
Previous Experience in Security and Development
Connor has a robust background in security and development with notable positions at Wealthsimple and Flipp. He served as Manager, Security at Wealthsimple from 2021 to 2023, and as Team Lead, Application Security prior to that. At Flipp, he held roles as Security Developer II and Software Developer II. These roles have equipped him with extensive experience in security development and team leadership.
Educational Background
Connor pursued his education at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, where he earned a Seneca College Certificate in Advanced Project Management from 2015 to 2016, and another certificate in Webmaster Content Site Design in 2015. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in project management and web development.
Initiatives and Programs
At Wealthsimple, Connor spearheaded the creation of the Security Champions program, aimed at bolstering security awareness and practices within the organization. The program has been recognized for its success and continues to operate effectively. Additionally, he developed a distributed authorization layer to enhance security and improve the developer experience.
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Connor's dedication to continuous learning is exemplified by his personal achievement of reading 17 books in a two-month period. This challenge underscores his commitment to personal and professional development, ensuring he remains updated with the latest knowledge and trends in his field.