Susanto Irwan
About Susanto Irwan
Susanto Irwan is the Co-founder and Senior Vice President of Engineering at Xage Security, where he has contributed significantly to the development of the Xage Fabric Platform. With over 16 years of experience in security, he has held senior roles in various organizations, including Arxan Technologies and Shape Security.
Work at Xage Security
Susanto Irwan serves as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of Engineering at Xage Security since 2016. In this role, he has been pivotal in the development of the Xage Fabric Platform, which is designed to provide secure access and protection across various environments, including cloud, data centers, and remote operational edges. His leadership has helped position Xage Security as a global leader in zero trust access and protection, focusing on preventing advanced adversaries and insider threats. Under his guidance, the company has established partnerships with significant organizations such as the U.S. Space Force, PETRONAS, and Kinder Morgan.
Previous Experience at Arxan Technologies
Before joining Xage Security, Susanto Irwan worked at Arxan Technologies for 13 years, from 2001 to 2014, as Senior Director of Engineering and Product Architect. His tenure in San Francisco, CA, involved leading engineering initiatives and product development efforts, contributing to the company's focus on application security. His extensive experience in this role laid the groundwork for his future endeavors in cybersecurity.
Experience at Shape Security
Susanto Irwan was employed at Shape Security as Senior Director of Engineering from 2014 to 2016. During his two years in Mountain View, CA, he played a crucial role in engineering and product development, further enhancing his expertise in cybersecurity solutions. His work at Shape Security contributed to his understanding of advanced security measures and threat prevention.
Education and Expertise
Susanto Irwan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Purdue University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His educational background has equipped him with the foundational knowledge necessary for a successful career in technology and cybersecurity. With over 16 years of experience, he specializes in protecting desktop, mobile, web, and embedded applications against tampering, fraud, and reverse engineering, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of security across various platforms.
Industry Contributions
Throughout his career, Susanto Irwan has held senior engineering and product development roles across multiple industries, including financial services, mobile payments, healthcare, automotive, gaming, and entertainment. His diverse experience has allowed him to contribute significantly to the field of cybersecurity, focusing on innovative solutions that address the evolving landscape of security threats.