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Christian Wagner

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Head of Security Architecture at Patelco Credit Union
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Christian Wagner is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of Security Architecture at Patelco Credit Union and former CISO of Clarivate. A graduate of San José State University, he is a recognized leader in the field, often speaking at industry events. Colleagues describe him as knowledgeable, conscientious, and having high integrity.

Outside of his professional life, Christian is an avid scuba diver and holds an Advanced Open Water Diver certification. He draws parallels between the deep, unpredictable environments of both diving and cybersecurity, where survival depends on mindset and situational awareness. He is also interested in PlayStation and emerging technologies.

He has an interesting perspective that AI is reshaping both the map and the current in the worlds of scuba diving and cybersecurity.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Head of Security Architecture
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Cloud Security
Was a discussion leader at a 2024 Gartner CISO event focused on simplifying cloud security and breaking down common cloud misconfigurations.
AI in Cybersecurity
Attended a 2024 leadership forum on AI in Cybersecurity and has deep expertise in aligning security strategies, including AI, with business objectives.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Head of Security Architecture
Patelco Credit Union
Cybersecurity Advisor
AlphaSights
Member
Information Security Leadership Foundation
Chief Information Security Officer
Clarivate
CISO - Interim
Clarivate
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B.S.
San José State University
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