Orion Strimenos

Orion Strimenos, CISSP, CCSP, PMP, currently serves as Senior Manager of Technical Program Management (Security) at Confluent, where a turnaround of a long-term security initiative was achieved and operational frameworks were launched to enhance OKR completion rates. Previously, Orion was Head of Product Security at SciTec, Inc., significantly reducing software vulnerabilities through automation. A career at Workday as Senior Technical Program Manager saw Orion secure FedRAMP compliance for SaaS products, while at Lockheed Martin, a progression from Cyber Security Engineer to Chief Cyber Architect involved leading teams to develop secure infrastructure and manage compliance. Orion’s extensive background includes critical roles at Northrop Grumman and the US Army, showcasing a robust foundation in cybersecurity, project management, and leadership across various engineering and defense sectors. Education includes a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines.