Ahmed Abdul-Rahman

Ahmed Abdul-Rahman is an accomplished information security professional with extensive industry experience in application security, architecture, cyber security program development, and vulnerability management. He excels both as an individual contributor and a people-driven leader, fostering a secure product-led mindset that drives growth and collaboration among tech leaders, product managers, engineers, designers, developers, analysts, and partners. In his current capacity, Ahmed serves as a leader in Google Cloud Vulnerability Management. Prior to this role, Ahmed dedicated a significant portion of his career to guiding enterprise perimeter and application security teams, providing vital leadership support and effectively coordinating resources to guarantee the security and uninterrupted availability of enterprise applications. His profound expertise has been instrumental in fortifying enterprise security measures in the ever-evolving technology landscape. With significant positions at renowned organizations like the State of WA - DSHS, Liberty Mutual, Microsoft, and Expedia Group, Ahmed has conducted thorough security assessments, ensured compliance across multiple products, and contributed extensively to the implementation of technical architectures and strategies for application and cybersecurity controls. Ahmed holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Leadership, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a minor in Criminal Justice, both from the University of Washington, Tacoma. He has earned various industry certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), and Advanced Digital Forensics Certificate. With his wealth of experience, technical acumen, and commitment to advancing information and application security, Ahmed actively participates in the security community, solidifying his reputation as a respected professional in the industry.