Daniel MacIas

Daniel Macias is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technical program management and cybersecurity. Currently serving as the Director of Technical Program Management in Identity & Security at Universal Music Group since April 2021, Daniel has also held roles such as Cybersecurity Program Manager in various organizations including NBCUniversal Media and Nordstrom. In academia, Daniel is an Adjunct Professor at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, teaching courses in Information Systems Auditing, Management Information Systems, and Computer Forensics, while also coaching competing Cyber Defense teams. Daniel's career began in the US Army as a Combat Medic, followed by positions in network engineering and project management at companies like Sprint and Northrop Grumman. Daniel holds a Master of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Information Assurance and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.