Woodrow is a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of technical expertise in designing and delivering advanced security solutions. He is a trusted advisor to clients, investors, and product teams, where he provides actionable insights that shape cybersecurity strategies and accelerate business outcomes.

Oct. 2021 — Aug. 2024 

• Spearheaded Optiv’s innovation strategy and solution portfolio expansion, positioning the company as a market leader in cybersecurity services.

• Advised clients, investors, corporate development, and product teams with forward-looking cybersecurity insights that influenced strategy, investment decisions, and product innovation.

• Developed and implemented a knowledge management system that streamlined access to Optiv’s vast cyber intelligence repository, accelerating solution development and enhancing client delivery.

Jan. 2013 — Oct. 2021

• Advised hundreds of clients on emerging cybersecurity trends significantly strengthening Optiv's reputation as a trusted advisor and driving repeat business among enterprise clients.

• Developed comprehensive use cases and executed efficacy testing across a wide spectrum of cybersecurity technologies—including endpoint, firewall, SOAR, DLP, SASE, and CNAPP—enhancing Optiv’s credibility and accelerating client adoption of advanced security platforms.

• Authored influential blogs and white papers demonstrating the real-world impact of product capabilities and expanded Optiv’s thought leadership presence in the industry.

Jan. 2011 — Dec. 2012

• Led service delivery across Accuvant LABS, Solution Services, and Managed Services, collectively generating over $48 million in revenue for 2012 and driving exceptional growth for the organization.

• Oversaw division budgeting and quarterly revenue forecasting supporting strategic decision-making that sustained profitability.

Jan. 2010 — Dec. 2011

• Led a team of 20 offensive security professionals, delivering over 250 projects and generating more than $10 million in revenue, which strengthened Accuvant’s market presence and client relationships.

• Transformed the organization’s intellectual property into differentiated service offerings that accelerated innovation and reinforced our competitive advantage.

Jan. 2008 — Dec. 2010

• Directed technical sales support and ensured successful service delivery across the Ohio Valley, Northern, and Southern California regions, driving revenue growth through tailored client solutions.

• Produced comprehensive statements of work, performed precise level-of-effort scoping, and tracked financial metrics to optimize project profitability and resource allocation.

• Led a skilled team of nine consultants delivering offensive security services that expanded organizational capabilities and drove business development across key accounts.

• Managing Principal Consultant, Accuvant, Jan. 2006 — Dec. 2007

• Security Consultant, Accuvant, Oct. 2003 — Dec. 2005

• Co-founder & Director of Operations, NewPush, Apr. 2001 — Jul. 2003

• Business Analyst - Telecommunications, American Management Systems,  Feb. 1999 — Apr. 2001