Bryan Hendricks
About Bryan Hendricks
Bryan Hendricks is the Director of Security Engineering and Architecture at Oportun, where he leads initiatives to enhance security and mitigate risks. He has extensive experience in IT security and risk management, having previously held various roles at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Novell.
Current Role at Oportun
Bryan Hendricks serves as the Director of Security Engineering and Architecture at Oportun since 2023. In this role, he oversees the security engineering teams, focusing on areas such as Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, and Security Automation. His leadership aims to enhance the security posture of the organization while ensuring the integrity of enterprise-wide networks, systems, and applications.
Previous Experience at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Before joining Oportun, Bryan Hendricks held several positions at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He worked as an Enterprise Architect in IT Security from 2015 to 2022, and as an IT Risk Manager from 2013 to 2015. His tenure included responsibilities for managing security operations and risk mitigation strategies, contributing to the organization’s overall IT security framework.
Educational Background
Bryan Hendricks studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Russian from 1987 to 1993. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the same institution, completing his studies from 1995 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in both technical and strategic aspects of security management.
Professional Skills and Leadership
Bryan is recognized for his ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders and executive leaders. He emphasizes optimizing risk management and strategic planning within organizations. Additionally, he coaches and mentors cross-functional team members, fostering professional development and addressing challenging technical problems.
Career at Novell
Prior to his roles in security and architecture, Bryan Hendricks worked at Novell as a Premium Support team member from 1994 to 1998. His responsibilities included providing worldwide support and contributing to the CPR Team, which focused on customer support and technical assistance.