Tim MacKey

Tim Mackey serves as the Head of Software Supply Chain Risk Strategy at Synopsys Inc, where responsibilities encompass defining risk management strategies for software producers and operators while collaborating with standards bodies like NIST and CISA. Additionally, Mackey is a Principal Security Strategist at the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center, focusing on application security in response to evolving threats. As IT Sector Co-chair for the CISA ICT SCRM Task Force, Mackey has played a significant role in developing the Software Acquisition Guide for government enterprise consumers. Mackey's previous experience includes positions as Senior Technical Evangelist at Black Duck Software and various roles at Citrix Systems, including XenServer Evangelist and Development Lead/Architect. Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Concordia University.