Michael D.

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DISC Type : Ds

FVP / Security Operations Manager at Bank of Hope

Tehachapi, California, United States

Overview

Michael is an experienced cybersecurity leader at Bank of Hope, specializing in security operations, automation, and vulnerability management. He excels at building resilient, business-aligned defense programs and holds a CISSP certification. Colleagues describe him as an "outstanding leader" with "exceptional security knowledge. "

He recently spoke at BlackHat 2025, discussing Nucleus Securitys impact on streamlining vulnerability management.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Risk Tolerant

Big Vision Person

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Vulnerability Management
A core expertise he highlights and a recent speaking topic for him at BlackHat 2025, where he discussed streamlining the process to manage risk effectively.
Security Automation
He has recently driven automation across ticketing, alerting, and response workflows using tools like MS Defender, CrowdStrike, QRadar, and Rapid7.
Cybersecurity Strategy
He focuses on designing enterprise-wide strategies that protect organizations against evolving threats while balancing cost-effectiveness and enabling business agility.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2024
FVP / Security Operations Manager at Bank of Hope
7-2023 - 2-2024
VP / Lead Cyber Security Engineer at Pacific Premier Bank
11-2021 - 7-2023
VP / Security Administrator III at Pacific Premier Bank
2-2018 - 11-2021
VP, IT Manager/Security Manager at Liberty Bank
7-2015 - 2-2018
IT Manager/Security Manager at Gateway Bank FSB

Education

High School from Woonsocket High School

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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